KPMG is one of the largest professional services companies in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, EY and PwC. Its global headquarters is located in Amstelveen, the Netherlands.
KPMG employs 162,000 people[2] and has three lines of services: audit, tax, and advisory. Its tax and advisory services are further divided into variou...
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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
A minimum of four years tax consulting experience 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
Assist clients to evaluate their tax positions and provide qualitative advice based on extant provisions of the tax laws, relevant regulations and KPMG’s responsible tax practice code.
Simultaneously manage multiple projects involving diverse tax issues
Review the business structures of companies, including multinational companies to identify tax and operational inefficiencies in the processes and provide tax planning opportunities as applicable.
Provide tailored tax advice that addresses the peculiarities of each client’s needs.
Drive business development efforts and the Firm’s strategic initiatives
Build and manage relationship with clients
Build and maintain sound relationship with relevant tax authorities and regulators at the management level
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in job delivery and overall client service delivery
Supervise, coach and develop younger team members
Requirements
About 7-10 years of relevant tax consulting experience in any of these industries/areas – CIM, FSI, ENR, M&A, transfer pricing. Tax experience with any of the Big 4 firms will be added advantage
Minimum of second class (upper division) Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in any discipline
Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Excellent business development, financial, analytical, and accounting skills
Strong verbal and written communication as well as presentation skills
Client-focused, result-driven orientation and business savvy
Demonstrated experience interacting with clients at very senior levels
Excellent project management skills
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