As our Powered HR practice continues to grow we are seeking talented individuals with experience of Oracle implementations. This is a high-profile role within the team, requiring a balance of business development / sales origination and client delivery.

KPMG research shows that 2/3 of deals fail to deliver value, and amongst the top reasons are People and Culture. HR M&A was set up as part of the Integration & Separation (I&S) team in Deal Advisory, which has been growing year on year and seen by our clients as a market leader. We have worked on some of the largest and most high-profile client engagements in the deals space, including multi-billion spins, integration of global mega mergers, disposals of non-core assets for large multinationals. We have launched a market differentiating digital engagement platform for M&A as well as a campaign focused on ‘the Human Side of Deals’, and we continue to drive digital innovation.

Tax Transformation ERP – Manager

 

We are looking for talented Managers to join us in Canada Square, London (although flexibility on location will be considered) with experience in a broad range of areas including:

 

• Tax transformation experience – the ability to analyse tax requirements, design tax processes and implement tax technology solutions
• Strong and practical ERP finance and tax experience, specifically in SAP S4 HANA, Oracle or Workday, as a foundation for tax processes
• Experience of design and configuration of ERP systems for tax purposes
• Experience of implementing VAT determination engines and bolt-ons, such as Vertex O-Series, Thomson Reuters OneSource Determination, or Meridian VAT Add-On
• Tax technology implementation experience, including requirements gathering from a tax, IT and users and creating and reviewing design documentation
• Tax process knowledge, for example indirect tax, direct tax and/or transfer pricing
• Familiarity with end-to-end finance processes (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Record-to-report) and their integration with tax
• Advising on appropriate tax technology to support compliance and reporting processes
• Project management
• Client and engagement management

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Project managing the overall delivery of global and large tax transformation and technology projects, often as part of a wider finance transformation program
• Helping clients to design, build and deploy ERP and tax automation solutions which are designed for Tax
• Supporting our clients understand the importance of Tax, the optimal way to address tax requirements in their countries and the value that it can bring
• Working together with our other Tax Transformation colleagues as well as other groups in KPMG such as Consulting
• Helping clients develop robust global governance and process frameworks
• Develop our service offerings and service delivery models
• Establishing and maintaining strong client relationships with both existing and new clients
• Line manage assistant managers and graduate trainees and overseeing output of offshore resource in order to deliver client projects;
• Identify opportunities to identify additional services that the client may need and liaise with subject specialists.
• Coaching and technical support for other team members.
• Follow KPMG best practice and policy.

 

Knowledge and Experience:

• Awareness of technology and automation to drive efficiency, risk management and value
• Experience in process, risk and controls design
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong oral and written communication skills Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work. Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work
• Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information
• Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience 
• Awareness or experience of tax and accounting compliance processes (e.g. Direct/Indirect tax returns, statutory accounting).

 

Global Compliance & Transformation (our Team)

 

At KPMG we have re-imagined careers in Global Compliance & Transformation (GCT). A key focus for KPMG’s GCT team is to help multinational groups and financial services clients manage their global tax compliance, reporting and statutory accounting obligations, through outsourcing, co-sourcing, transformation and technology. 

Job Title: Manager - Transfer Pricing

 

Recognised in the marketplace for our technical excellence – Transfer Pricing at KPMG is an integral part of the firm’s global community. Our diverse team focuses on compliance and/or advisory services, providing sustainable tax advice to clients, that not only helps to deliver compliance, but also supports their wider commercial objectives. And with prominent technology companies choosing to partner with us, you’ll find that you’re also working with the very best in market-leading tech.

The Responsibilities/Job Description  

This role involves working on a range of projects.

The work involves:

• Providing technical transfer pricing advice to our National Markets clients on a broad range of topics
• Developing and maintaining client relationships including acting as the main point of contact for clients and relevant stakeholders
• Managing various projects across multiple jurisdictions and leading the day-to-day delivery processes
• Coordinating with KPMG's transfer pricing, international tax, indirect tax and advisory teams on a range of topics
• Financial management, including developing and managing project budgets and billing to ensure profitable delivery of client engagements
• Coaching and developing junior team members which will also include delivering training sessions and providing on-the-job coaching on a regular basis
• Ensuring timely reporting to senior management
• Actively contributing to identifying new opportunities and managing business development and marketing initiatives along with proposition and market leads

The Person

We are looking for candidates with the following skills/experience:

• Either a CTA, CA, ACA, ACCA or attained a Bachelors or Masters degree in economics, finance, law, accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive transfer pricing experience, preferably including experience of preparing transfer pricing documentation, tax value chain analyses, benchmarking, supporting with tax authority enquiries/Advance Pricing Agreements, project management and managing junior team members
• Sound judgement, including the ability to identify and evaluate risk issues and know when to involve others.
• Strong analytical skills and a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice
• High level of drive and enthusiasm with a positive attitude
• Strong commercial awareness
• Keen ability and willingness to keep up to date technically and develop the technical ability of the team below you.
• Ability to work autonomously and to take initiative as appropriate
• An appreciation of and/or understanding of ethical/risk issues within a client service environment
• Very strong people skills for engaging with our clients and team members
• Highly organised with excellent communication and project management skills

Corporate Tax Compliance, Managed Services – Assistant Manager

 

A key focus for KPMG’s GCT team is to help multinational groups and financial services clients manage their global tax compliance, reporting and statutory accounting obligations, through outsourcing, co-sourcing, transformation and technology. More information about our team is at the end of this job description.

 

Our Corporate Tax Compliance business is made up of a dedicated and enthusiastic team of Corporate Tax Compliance specialists working with our cutting-edge technology platform and our advisory teams to provide a first-class service to our diverse client base which includes global and large domestic compliance clients with complex and interesting tax profiles. We are growing quickly, so it’s an exciting time to join the team.

 

We are now looking for talented Assistant Managers. The successful candidate will have UK Corporate Tax Compliance experience, be able to build strong relationships and provide excellent client service. This is a great opportunity to gain experience where you can learn and develop as part of a strong and supportive team.

 

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Maintain a portfolio of clients and take responsibility for ensuring the tax computations are prepared to a high standard, on a timely basis and finalised and submitted to HMRC within agreed deadlines.
• Act as one of the main points of contact on your portfolio of clients on day-to-day tax matters, working with Managers and Senior Managers.
• Oversee the work of junior colleagues, providing coaching and technical guidance as part of the overall review process.
• Ensuring that clients are kept up to date on developments within Corporate Tax that may be relevant for their businesses.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, working with Managers to prepare technical analysis and involve specialists as appropriate to prepare or review analysis.
• Respond to client requests for ad hoc technical advice and working with KPMG specialist teams to deliver an excellent and co-ordinated service to the client.
• Build and develop positive constructive relationships within your team and across your client base.
• Opportunities to support clients with their group reporting needs and assist with tax audit work.
• Coaching, career management and technical support for junior team members.
• Follow KPMG best practice and policy.

 

Knowledge and Experience:

• UK Corporation Tax experience including reviewing computations and returns and acting as a client liaison through the compliance process.
• Experience/awareness of specific technical areas including complex capital versus revenue treatment; pension scheme and share scheme adjustments; group relief; basic transfer pricing; tax accounting for single entities and groups; controlled foreign companies and corporate interest restriction.
• Ability to analyse problems, identify core issues and demonstrate curiosity around new ideas approaches and perspectives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Take personal responsibility and accountability for own work.
• Sustain a high level of drive, enthusiasm and a positive attitude that translates across the team.
• Excellent teamwork and organisational skills, including monitoring timetables and budgets.
• Display an inclusive, collaborative approach and operates in a respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider community.
• Coach less experienced staff, giving clear directions and constructive feedback.
• Qualified CTA or ACA / CA or equivalent.

 

Global Compliance & Transformation (our Team)