Experienced Senior Associate - Tax, Regulatory & People Services at KPMG

Job Summary

Our knowledge and experience rank us among the world’s top firms for tax solutions. But what really sets us apart is our passion, collaboration, and commitment to our client’s business success. KPMG professionals work with clients to learn all they can about their organization, understand their goals at the deepest level, and uncover unexpected opportunities. We tap into our vast team of functional, industry, legislative, jurisdictional, and technical specialists to assemble the right people, tools, and knowledge to tackle our client’s toughest tax-related issues. We welcome people with a passion for tax, a spirit for new thinking, and a commitment to providing outstanding client service today, and tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the tax issues of designated clients
• Lead engagement teams for the delivery of tasks such as tax computations, advisory opinions, tax audit exercise, tax compliance reviews, tax compliance activities etc.
• Work with managers and partners in providing excellent customer service experience for clients
• Act as a reliable pivot of engagement teams, bridging the gap between junior team members and the management cadre of the Firm
• Identify areas for value addition in service delivery for clients
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects involving diverse tax issues
• Drive business development efforts and the Firm’s strategic initiatives
• Build and maintain sound relationship with clients, tax authorities and relevant regulators
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in job delivery and overall client service delivery
• Supervise, coach and develop junior members of the team.

Requirements

You’ll help our teams succeed if you have:

• Minimum of second class (upper division) Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in any discipline
• Minimum of 5 credits in O ’level examination, including Math and English at 2 sittings
• A minimum of five (5) years' post-NYSC experience in tax consulting in any of these industries/areas – CIM, FSI, ENR, M&A, transfer pricing, some of which should be in a lead capacity.
• Tax experience with any of the Big 4 is an added advantage.
• Member/ student member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Sound knowledge of the provisions of the tax laws – Companies Income Tax Act, Personal Income Tax Act, Petroleum Profits Tax Act, Value Added Tax Act, Capital Gains Tax Act, Stamp Duties Act etc.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant clarification circulars, Regulations, Guidelines, Public Notices, Executive Orders and judicial pronouncements on tax matters
• Ability to review tax computations of varied complexity, ensuring that appropriate treatment is given to each financial item
• Ability to prepare/review draft advisory opinions in line with extant fiscal laws and Regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication, and business writing skills
• Proficiency in Office Suite, good interpersonal skill and leadership qualities