Program Coordinator, Global Mobility Services | 12 month contract

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consulting and professional services seeks a Program Coordinator for its Toronto office. The successful candidate will manage workflows and coordinate tax compliance services for international clients, ensuring timely project completion. Ideal applicants will excel in administration, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and hold a relevant diploma or degree. KPMG fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in an administration support role.
• Strong understanding of standard Windows interface.
• Canadian personal tax exposure would be a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with team members and clients to coordinate meetings and distribute materials.
• Updating and maintaining tracking lists to monitor action plans.
• Assisting with preparation of invoices and analysis of work in progress reports.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Education

Administration, Accounting or Business diploma or degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

As part of the client service team, the Program Coordinator will liaise with clients, member KPMG offices around the world and team members to manage workflows and the provision of tax compliance and consulting services to international clients. You will be responsible for a variety of technical, project management, administrative, and support functions.

What you will do

• Liaising with team members and clients to set-up and coordinate meetings (including the circulation of agendas and action items of prior meetings), documenting action items, distributing materials, and providing administrative support
• Liaising with other member KPMG offices around the world to manage workflows and provide the coordination of global tax services for international clients
• Updating and maintaining tracking lists to monitor action plans and ensure all plans have detailed action items defined
• Following up with team members directly on established action items to ensure timely completion of returns as specified by the Manager and Partner
• Updating content in client dedicated websites
• Organizing and approving KPMG member office invoices and coordinating payment with clients
• Ensuring follow-up on notices of assessments
• Assisting with the preparation of invoices and analysis of work in progress reports
• Understanding and applying KPMG’s Client Management best practices and making recommendations for improvement in procedures
• Communicating with and problem solving for international clients to help manage the provision of compliance and consulting services KPMG has been engaged to provide

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What you bring to the role

A successful candidate will possess the following skills and behaviours:

• Administration, Accounting or Business diploma or degree
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in an administration support role
• Microsoft Office Applications – Excel, Word and Outlook experience is required
• Strong understanding of standard Windows interface. Much of day to day interactions involve the use of multiple applications that utilize Windows as a baseline configuration
• Superior interpersonal skills combined with the ability to be assertive and persistent
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to coordinate people and projects
• Exceptional time management skills to prioritize multiple projects / tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships by providing exceptional service, with the ability to understand the clients' business and anticipate needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills allowing effective interaction with staff
• Enthusiastic with a desire to learn
• Proven ability to deal with sensitive materials with a high degree of tact and discretion
• Canadian personal tax exposure would be a benefit
• Strong analytical skills

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.