Head of Tax Technical Desk at KPMG

Job Description

• The Head of Tax Technical Desk will be responsible for driving technical excellence, knowledge management, and advocacy initiatives within the Tax Division.
• The role requires strong technical expertise in Nigerian and international tax laws, as well as excellent writing and research skills, and the ability to deliver impactful training programs.
• The successful candidate will lead the tax technical department; oversee the preparation of newsletters, technical alerts, and publications; coordinate internal and external tax training sessions; and spearhead advocacy initiatives on behalf of the firm, including reviews and recommendations on proposed tax and regulatory policies and legislation.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Research & Advisory:

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on Nigerian tax and regulatory policies, legislation, treaties, tax circulars, case laws, and other relevant Acts.
• Provide expert guidance and opinions on complex tax matters to internal teams and clients.
• Monitor local and international tax developments (e.g., OECD, BEPS, Pillars 1 & 2) and assess local implications.

Regulatory Updates, Publications & Thought Leadership:

• Draft, review, and disseminate high-quality newsletters, tax alerts, and technical papers on regulatory updates.
• Develop thought leadership materials to position the firm as an authority on tax and fiscal policy.
• Manage a tax knowledge repository with accessible technical resources and precedents.

Training & Knowledge Management:

• Design, lead, and coordinate weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly technical sessions for TRPS.
• Deliver internal and external training sessions to enhance technical competence across the firm and with clients.
• Develop training materials, case studies, and knowledge-sharing tools for continuous professional development.

Advocacy & Policy Engagement:

• Lead the firm’s advocacy initiatives with regulators, legislators, and industry groups.
• Review draft tax laws, regulations, and policy papers, and prepare position papers on behalf of the firm.
• Represent the firm at technical committees, consultations, and professional body engagements (e.g., CITN, ICAN, NESG).
• Work closely with the Partner & Head of Tax to anticipate and address potential regulatory challenges.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of Second Class (upper division) Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CITN, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 11 years’ tax experience, with at least 5 years in a tax technical, knowledge management, or training-focused role.
• Proven experience in:
  • Writing technical newsletters, alerts, or articles.
  • Designing and delivering training programs (internal and external).
  • Engaging in tax advocacy or policy review initiatives.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong people management and development skills.
  • Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.