GMS Global Engagement Management- Assistant Manager

Job description

GMS Global Engagement Management- Assistant Manager

UK – Remote

About KPMG Delivery Network

The world of global advisory, audit and tax compliance services for large multi-nationals is rapidly changing and heavily dependent on technology. The KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) is a KPMG special purpose member firm offering a way for clients to leverage KPMG top talent and technology platforms through regional teams of specialists, enabling economies of scale and a new way of working that expands beyond local capability together with KDN, KPMG member firms can drive the sales and delivery of global solutions at a competitive price and in a repeatable and consistent manner.

As a member of KDN, you’ll be a part of the KPMG family working alongside some of our profession’s most skilled practitioners on rewarding programs and initiatives that are changing the way business operates, delivering value to our clients, and driving positive change in the communities we serve.

You’ll be enabling KDN accelerate new ways of working, using cutting-edge technology and working together with our member firms located in nearly 150 countries to help us achieve our ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm. And through your work, you’ll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources, and an inclusive, supportive environment to help you reach your full potential.

Role Summary

Centralized Global Engagement Management services are vital for our global growth plans and will ensure the success of our GMS practice. The Global Engagement Management team is a network of professionals across the world who support our KPMG firms in their objectives of providing consistently exceptional services to our clients.

The GMS GEMS team Assistant Manager will work under the guidance of GEMS Management to support global client engagements and remain updated on technical developments in areas like equity taxation, social security, transfer pricing, and more. A secondary, but equally important, aspect to the role is focusing on the continuous development of our global processes and technology to support the consistency of high levels of service delivery across our client engagements globally.

This is an exciting opportunity with scope for progression for the right individual. The successful candidate should have a deep understanding of tax matters, strong communication skills, credibility, and the ability to drive success within the KPMG network

How you will make your mark

• Acts as an ambassador for KPMG more broadly and can effectively and persuasively articulate the KPMG distinctions in formal and informal settings · Exhibits professionalism, poise, maturity and overall confidence to deal with tough client situations
• Ensures on-going satisfaction of clients by providing a seamless global coordination experience
• Cultivate close professional relationships with local KPMG country teams and recognize the value of a strong network of colleagues to accomplish often complex or sensitive tasks

Network/Market:

• Develops networking skills within and outside the firm or firm equivalent
• Looks for opportunities to serve our clients in a holistic, pragmatic fashion
• Establishes creditability with key stakeholders immediately; postures him/herself as the face of the firm

This is the job if you have:

• Undergraduate University degree preferred
• Certification/ qualification in international tax would be an asset
• Working experience within a tax of Global Mobility setting preferred
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Basic tax knowledge and general tax acumen beneficial
• Strong professionalism and overall confidence
• Highly efficient with technology/ tools
• Proficient communicator in written and spoken English (other languages advantageous but not required)
• Ability to build relationships/ trust both with the internal teams and clients
• Experience and ability to work with confidential material
• Proficiency in MS Office tools

KDN is Inclusive

Everyone brings a unique perspective. We want to harness diverse thinking by bringing bright minds together and valuing the differences that lead to stronger insights and innovation. At KDN, we recognise that we need Inclusion, Diversity and Equality to be successful. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels. This means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent, removing barriers that can prevent our people from reaching their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which maximises collaboration and empowers everyone at KPMG to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage authenticity, honor individual priorities, and respect your choices