Senior Manager - Global Mobility Services, Japan Practice

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm seeks a Senior Manager for its Global Mobility Services practice in London, focusing on Japan. The role includes managing client relationships, leading business development efforts, and providing expertise in international assignments and compliance processes. Applicants should have relevant qualifications, strong analytical skills, and experience in UK expatriate tax services.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Japanese professional practices and business customs.
• Excellent written and spoken English, and competency in Japanese.
• Previous experience coordinating global tax services for Japan-HQ clients.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead relationships with senior members of the company focused on Japan-HQ businesses.
• Manage day-to-day global coordination and delivery of client engagements.
• Lead business development and proposals.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Client management

Business development

Education

ACA/ATT/CTA qualified or equivalent

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Senior Manager - Global Mobility Services, Japan Practice, London

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KPMG-UnitedKingdom

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Manager to join the Japan team in our Global Mobility Services (GMS) practice, in London.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Focusing on Japan-HQ businesses, build, maintain and lead strong relationships with senior members of the company
2. Recognising and developing opportunities to further grow the Japan team in the UK.
3. Lead business development/proposals
4. Day-to-day contact for allocated VIPs, and working closely with the Engagement Leaders to deliver an enhanced service to the VIPs
5. Manage the day-to-day global coordination and/or UK service delivery of client engagements (dependent on the client portfolio), supported by a junior engagement team.
6. Management of all associated compliance processes for international assignees
7. Ensuring clients are provided with up-to-date information on relevant tax developments
8. Advising on risk issues relevant to client and assisting in mitigating these
9. Preparing client advice for director/partner review
10. Project management
11. Delegation of work to, and training and coaching of junior staff
12. Interaction with KPMG's global People Services network
13. Assisting with the day to day running of the Japan team and participating in managerial meetings
14. Monitoring, recording and managing financial results on allocated clients to ensure profitability of the business

Qualifications and Skills:

• ACA/ATT/CTA qualified or equivalent

Experience and Background:

• Understanding of Japanese professional practices and business customs
• Excellent written and spoken English, as well as competency in Japanese
• Previous experience co-ordinating global tax services for Japan-HQ clients.
• Previous experience working in UK expatriate tax services
• Energetic, committed, and ambitious
• Identifies and pursues business opportunities
• High level personal responsibility and accountability for teamwork
• Seeks out feedback and development opportunities
• Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback.
• Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information
• Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear
• Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
• Monitors and upholds high quality of service and products to clients (internal and external).
• Understands how to effectively manage a busy portfolio of GMS clients and deliver sound and technically accurate advice