Assistant Manager-Value Added Tax

KPMG Lower Gulf Limited; Oman; On-site; OMR 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to join their Indirect Tax team. This role involves engaging with clients, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with VAT regulations in the GCC. You'll have the opportunity to enhance the firm's reputation by delivering high-quality work and building lasting relationships. If you have a strong academic background in Accounting or Finance and a passion for client management, this position offers a chance to grow your career in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values integrity, commitment, and excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in Indirect Tax, specifically VAT in the GCC.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with strong academic background.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals for clients and coordinate with colleagues.
• Build and sustain relationships with client management teams.

Skills

Indirect Tax

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Client Relationship Management

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Professional Report Writing

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

ADIT/Accounting, ACA, CPA, ACCA, or similar

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Role and Responsibilities:

• Participates in preparing proposals for clients, including writing and coordinating with other colleagues.
• Coordinates with other KPMG offices in multi-jurisdictional engagements and reviews inputs from such offices.
• Ensures that risk processes are adhered to at all times; consults internally and with the risk team for deviations from standard engagement and client processes
• Build and sustain relationships with the client management team for the benefit of the firm and acting as an ambassador and role model for the firm
• Act as a role model with colleagues and clients by living the values of the Firm
• Manage multiple priorities for a variety of stakeholders both internal and external
• Identify and manage risks to ensure the Firm's risk management frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively
• Show real interest and desire to understand clients, market features and technical aspects while providing input into designing/implementing solutions alongside senior colleagues
• Identify areas for development and proactively seek opportunities for greater responsibility to increase skill set and build on existing strengths
• Enhance KPMG's reputation in the market by delivering high quality engagement work and project management, showing high attention to detail, and always managing risk
• Create a visible presence within KPMG and the external market, increasing interactivity across teams and with clients

Relevant Skills and Behaviors:

Core and technical skills

• 4-6 years of experience in Indirect Tax, more specifically Value Added Tax (VAT) in the GCC region
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields with strong academic background
• Strong academic background with ADIT/Accounting, ACA, CPA, ACCA, Masters in Taxation or Legal qualification or similar professional qualification is preferred
• Knowledge and experience in Indirect Tax including VAT compliances, VAT advisory, VAT audit/ assessments, tax due diligences etc. Experience in Excise and Customs duty are an added advantage
• Basic knowledge of tax accounting, business development, client relationship and client management
• Strong risk management knowledge and application including documentation, ability to escalate issues quickly to risk management specialists for resolution, incorporating risk management into the work environment such that it is a part of the inherent process of engagement delivery
• Practice management skills including debtors, timesheets, billing, follow-up on recovery with clients
• Excellent in professional report writing skills, including ability to write simple tax reports and opinions
• Proven track record of building and maintaining lasting internal and external relationships
• Strong numerical, analytical, strategic thinking and project management skills
• Highly motivated, achievement-oriented, committed, self-starter and ability to prioritize work/cope with changing priorities while working independently and with a team.
• Personal drive and integrity to deliver results within tight deadlines
• Commitment to high quality standards and a detail-oriented approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Analytical, critical thinking; excellent in written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent English – Verbal & written, Arabic and other language skills are an added advantage

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