Global Tax Compliance Lead | PMO & Transformation

KPMG Switzerland; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working models

Flexible working hours

Work from abroad (up to 10 days/year)

Generous parental leave

Lunch allowance

SBB Half-Fare Travelcard

Parking spaces

Employee discounts

Job summary

KPMG Switzerland is seeking an Asst. Manager / Manager for Global Tax Compliance (Tax Reimagined) in Zurich. You will lead GCMS projects, manage Pillar Two governance, and collaborate with international teams to drive tax transformation.

Ideal candidates have Big Four/consulting experience, deep tax knowledge, and strong project leadership. We offer hybrid work, flexible hours, generous parental leave, and a broad benefits package to support professional growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in Tax Services ideally within a Big Four or consulting firm, or in a corporate in-house role.
• In-depth understanding of worldwide tax business models, processes, tax and financial compliance requirements and regulations.
• A proven track record in Tax Compliance and finance filings.
• Expertise in implementing tax technology solutions and an affinity for technical tools, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to lead tax workshops and manage transformation projects, or willingness to learn.
• Strong project management skills, focusing on client service and team coordination.
• Business development skills to effectively convert leads into sales, is beneficial.
• Strong relationship-building skills and an interest in staying current on the impact of tax legislation on clients' operations.
• Fluent English required, German or French are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support with the implementation and delivery of Global Compliance Management Services(“GCMS") projects across all areas of compliance as lead of PMO teams.
• Project management of the day-to-day governance of global compliance and Pillar Two projects including liaising with international clients and KPMG overseas teams and resolution of issues.
• Working closely with offshore resources, reviewing their output and providing feedback to help ensure high-quality delivery on client projects.
• Supporting with the implementation of technology solutions e.g. Digital Gateway (KPMG's global data, workflow and analytics platform) and KBAT (BEPS Pillar 2 engine) to support the delivery of our GCMS solutions.
• Assist in advancing Tax Reimagined leads into sales through active support in the business development process, while also establishing and nurturing strong relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Operate as an anchor for our wider KPMG services to your clients – bringing in specialist teams from both Switzerland and the wider network to support on additional opportunities.
• Assist in the design, implementation and delivery of tax transformation solutions ranging from full tax operating model reviews to looking at specific aspects such as redesigning processes, establishing controls frameworks, upskilling & change management and technology implementations.

Skills

Project management

Tax compliance

Client relationship

Business development

Team coordination

Fluent English

German or French beneficial

Tools

Digital Gateway

KBAT

BEPS Pillar 2 engine

Job description

KPMG Switzerland is seeking an Asst. Manager / Manager for Global Tax Compliance (Tax Reimagined) in Zurich. You will lead GCMS projects, manage Pillar Two governance, and collaborate with international teams to drive tax transformation.

Ideal candidates have Big Four/consulting experience, deep tax knowledge, and strong project leadership. We offer hybrid work, flexible hours, generous parental leave, and a broad benefits package to support professional growth and wellbeing.