Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager - Corporate Tax

KPMG AG; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG AG in Lausanne seeks experienced tax professionals to guide international firms through Swiss and cross-border taxation, including mergers, reorganizations, financing, real estate, supply chain, and transformation initiatives while ensuring compliant, optimal tax positions. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, mentor colleagues, and communicate with clients and tax authorities.

A Master in finance or law, or enrollment in Swiss Certified Tax Expertise, with 3–5 years in

Qualifications

• Swiss master degree in finance or law, or current enrolment in Swiss Certified Tax Expertise.
• 3–5 years of experience in corporate tax in Switzerland in multinational environments, Big 4 firms, or fiduciaries with international clients.
• Interest in business management and Swiss and international corporate tax law matters.
• Strong analytical, logical and adaptive skills, particularly in finance and accounting.
• Great aptitude for process-oriented thinking, effective communication, and a passion for digital innovation.
• High level of customer focus, teamwork, and dedication.
• Fluent in both French and English; additional language skills, particularly in German, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to national and international firms on tax implications across mergers & acquisitions, reorganizations, financing, real estate, supply chain, and transformations.
• Assist clients in tax compliance, tax accounting, and the transformation of tax functions.
• Incorporate national and international tax laws into analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and international colleagues from diverse departments.
• Support the guidance and growth of team members.
• Engage in direct communication with clients and tax authorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Finance & accounting knowledge

Process-oriented thinking

Digital innovation

Communication

Teamwork

French & English fluency

German language (nice-to-have)

Education

Swiss master degree in finance or law

Swiss Certified Tax Expertise (in progress)

Job description

Your contribution to KPMG ##

• Provide guidance to national and international firms on tax implications across various business activities including mergers & acquisitions, reorganizations, financing, real estate transactions, supply chain operations, and legal, financial, and operational transformations
• Assist clients in tax compliance, tax accounting, and the transformation of tax functions
• Incorporate national and international tax laws into analysis and recommendations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and international colleagues from diverse departments
• Support the guidance and growth of team members
• Engage in direct communication with clients and tax authorities

This is what makes you successful ##

• Hold a Swiss master degree in finance or law or currently enrolled in the Swiss Certified Tax Expertise
• 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate tax in Switzerland acquired within multinational environments, Big 4 firms, or fiduciaries working with international clients
• Show a keen interest in business management and Swiss and International corporate tax law matters
• Strong analytical, logical and adaptive skills, particularly in finance and accounting
• Great aptitude for process-oriented thinking, effective communication, and a passion for digital innovation
• High level of customer focus, teamwork, and dedication
• Fluent in both French and English; additional language skills, particularly in German, is a plus