Tax Senior Manager

KPMG Caricom (with offices in Jamaica, Trinidad; Tax; In loco; EUR 79.000 - 118.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

KPMG in Jamaica is seeking a dynamic Tax Senior Manager to lead tax compliance and advisory services across a diverse client portfolio. The role requires strong commercial awareness, professional judgment, and the ability to manage multiple engagements while upholding high quality and client service standards.

The successful candidate will lead tax planning, liaise with tax authorities, and drive mentorship within the Tax team, contributing to business development and thought leadership.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, Taxation, or a related field.
• Legal qualification such as LLB, JD, or equivalent.
• 6–12 years of experience in Tax with tax compliance and advisory.
• 8 years in audit, tax, accounting, or professional services environment.
• 5 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Big4 or international firm experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Lead delivery of tax compliance and advisory services for a portfolio of clients across industries.
• Provide strategic tax advice with emphasis on local, regional, and international tax laws.
• Manage complex tax engagements from planning through to completion.
• Develop, maintain relationships with tax authorities.
• Lead and coach a Tax team and support career development.
• Support business development, client pitches, and proposals.
• Ensure quality and compliance with KPMG standards.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Project management

Strategic tax advisory

Communication

Analytical skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Law/Taxation

Legal qualification (LLB/JD)

ACCA/CPA/CA or equivalent

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services.

KPMG is the brand under which the member firms of KPMG International Limited (“KPMG International”) operate and provide professional services.

“KPMG” is used to refer to individual member firms within the KPMG organization or to one or more member firms collectively.

KPMG firms operate in 138 countries and territories, with more than 276,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. Each KPMG member firm is responsible for its own obligations and liabilities.

KPMG in Caricom is seeking to hire a dynamic, results-oriented and highly motivated Tax Senior Manager. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong commercial awareness, professional judgment, leadership capability, and the ability to manage multiple complex engagements and competing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of tax compliance and advisory services to a portfolio of clients across multiple industries.
• Provide strategic tax advice with an emphasis on the interpretation and application of local, regional, and international tax laws and regulations.
• Manage complex tax engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring deliverables are accurate, timely, and aligned with agreed client expectations.
• Develop, manage, and maintain strong relationships with the Inland Revenue Department and other relevant fiscal and regulatory authorities.
• Represent and liaise with the Board of Inland Revenue and other tax authorities on behalf of clients regarding tax assessments, objections, audits, clearances, compliance matters, and other tax-related issues.
• Advise corporations establishing or expanding operations in new jurisdictions and assist in assessing applicable tax obligations and compliance requirements.
• Assess the tax implications of proposed transactions and business activities and develop practical, commercially viable tax solutions.
• Review, interpret, and provide guidance on new and existing tax legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Review and validate the tax treatment of complex transactions and provide clear technical conclusions and recommendations.
• Monitor developments in tax legislation, regulations, and government policies and assess their potential impact on clients and the Tax practice.
• Prepare and deliver tax updates relating to annual budgets, Finance Acts, legislative changes, and other significant developments.
• Develop logical and technically sound tax positions and arguments to support client recommendations and conclusions.
• Assist Partners and Directors in researching, developing, and implementing tax planning strategies and solutions for clients.
• Provide technical support and guidance to engagement teams on complex tax matters.
• Provide assistance to Audit teams in reviewing tax calculations, tax provisions, deferred tax, and tax-related financial statement matters.
• Review and provide oversight of tax computations, returns, advisory reports, technical memoranda, and other client deliverables.
• Ensure engagement files meet KPMG quality, risk management, documentation, and professional standards.
• Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, work-in-progress (WIP), billing, and collection activities and take appropriate action where required.
• Identify and communicate potential engagement risks, technical issues, and opportunities to Partners and Directors.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop Managers, Seniors, and Associates within the Tax team.
• Review work performed by engagement team members and provide timely, constructive, and technically appropriate feedback.
• Support performance management, career development, succession planning, and capability building within the Tax practice.
• Develop and deliver internal and external tax training, technical sessions, seminars, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to existing and prospective clients on tax matters, legislative developments, and KPMG tax solutions.
• Participate actively in business development activities, including proposal preparation, client pitches, networking, seminars, and relationship-building initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of tax newsletters, publications, technical updates, and other thought leadership materials.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and introduce additional KPMG services where appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Tax, Audit, Advisory, and other KPMG member firms to deliver integrated solutions to clients.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, methodologies, and service delivery within the Tax practice.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity, and attention to detail in the execution of all responsibilities.
• Perform all duties in accordance with KPMG policies, professional standards, risk management requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, Taxation, or a related field.
• Legal qualification such as LLB, JD, or equivalent.
• Professional accounting or tax qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent is an asset.
• Minimum six to twelve (6–12) years of relevant experience in Tax, with significant experience in tax compliance and advisory services.
• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience within an audit, tax, accounting, or professional services environment.
• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex tax engagements and delivering high-quality client solutions.
• Experience working within a professional services environment is required.
• Prior experience within a Big 4 or international professional services firm is preferred.

Key Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of tax legislation, compliance, and advisory matters.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex tax matters to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and legal interpretation skills.
• Excellent professional judgment and ability to assess complex tax matters and develop practical solutions.
• Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong business development, commercial awareness, and networking capabilities.
• Strong engagement and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple complex engagements simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines, particularly during peak tax periods.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and professional standards.
• Ability to work independently while providing effective leadership within cross-functional and regional teams.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant business applications.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and results-oriented with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional maturity, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, colleagues, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Client service oriented with a demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality service.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take personal responsibility and accountability for work and decisions.

• Compensation and benefits are very competitive and will be commensurate with experience.