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Tax Technology Associate

Key roles and responsibilities

• Work effectively with clients across multiple sectors and tax domain experts to develop and enhance tax technology solutions.
• Ongoing improvement of our tax technology solutions.
• Assist with data acquisition from disparate systems and in different formats including web, databases and excel.
• Perform data analyses, generate, and test hypotheses using Machine Learning and statistical analysis methods to identify patterns and communicate findings via visualization tools.
• Document technical procedures and best practices.
• Respond to client inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Stay up to date with tax regulations and technology trends.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, finance, statistics Information Technology or related field from an accredited university.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and performing internet research.
• A minimum of one year of experience working with tax data and tax technology.
• Demonstrated ETL solution design and build expertise, and work stream management skills.
• Experience with common data science toolkits, such as R, NumPy, MatLab, etc.
• At least 1 year working experience designing automation solutions.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information.
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to handle simultaneously multiple engagements and client service teams.
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Strong organizational skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
• Opportunity for international travel.

Tax Technology Senior Associate

Key roles and responsibilities

• Work effectively with clients across multiple sectors and tax domain experts to develop and enhance tax technology solutions.
• Assist in the development of a work plan, budget, and quality plan to ensure efficiency, high performance, and high-quality work on engagements.
• Build an understanding of client business and markets to assist in the development of client relationships and developing a commercial mindset on how work performed impacts profitability at the engagement and practice levels.
• Supervise staff level engagement team in the field. Direct and review the work product of associates and provides direction and training as necessary.
• Ensure risk management through completion of risk management documents and ensure they are approved accordingly.
• Managing own and your team’s learning and development by identifying learning needs and taking appropriate steps to address these.
• Ongoing improvement of our tax technology solutions.
• Assist with data acquisition from disparate systems and in different formats including web, databases and excel.
• Perform data analyses, generate, and test hypotheses using Machine Learning and statistical analysis methods to identify patterns and communicate findings via visualization tools.
• Document technical procedures and best practices.
• Respond to client inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Stay up to date with tax regulations and technology trends.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, finance, statistics, Information Technology or related field from an accredited university.
• Professional qualifications e.g., ACCA, CPA are highly desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and performing internet research.
• A minimum of four years of experience working with tax data and tax technology.
• Skills, and comfort interacting with C-level professionals
• Excellent structuring and tax advisory skills.
• Demonstrated ETL solution design and build expertise, and work stream management skills.
• Experience with common data science toolkits, such as R, NumPy, MatLab, etc.
• Deep knowledge/experience in statistics, data mining, machine learning, and/or natural language processing.
• At least 2 years working experience designing automation solutions.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information.
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to handle simultaneously multiple engagements and client service teams.
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Strong organizational skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
• Opportunity for international travel.

Tax Private Enterprise Associate

Key roles and responsibilities

• Responding to client queries effectively, identify value-added opportunities.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, stay updated on business trends, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Proactively assist the team on various aspects of engagements in the planning and implementation of project activities which include client interviews, data gathering, and coordination of KPMG and client resources as may be assigned.
• Work with the sectors teams to drive targeted sector engagement across the firm.
• Perform the necessary Risk Management and KYC procedures for engagements as requested by the senior(s)/management teams.
• Demonstrate teamwork and leadership by taking on champion roles, teaching others, and seeking opportunities to learn.
• Have the willingness to undertake business development activities, an ability to identify opportunities and build on internal and external networks.
• Contribute to thought leadership through writing articles and participating in activities aimed at brand enhancement.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, finance or related field from an accredited university.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and performing internet research.
• A minimum of two years of relevant work experience in proposal development and business development.
• At least two years of relevant experience within an accounting firm or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of the startup ecosystem, SMEs and family office.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information.
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to handle simultaneously multiple engagements and client service teams.
• Entrepreneurial mind-set and ability to identify opportunities and develop high quality proposals.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skills, and comfort interacting with C-level professionals.

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
• Opportunity for international travel.

Tax Senior Associate

Key roles and responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to clients on a wide range of tax matters.
• Lead the preparation and review of accurate and timely tax returns for individuals and corporate entities.
• Lead comprehensive tax health checks for clients, reviewing financial records and identifying areas of non-compliance or potential tax risks.
• Work closely with clients to address inquiries, provide updates, and offer proactive solutions to potential tax challenges.
• Assist clients in handling KRA audits, ensuring adherence to audit timelines and effectively addressing any queries raised by tax authorities.
• Provide guidance to the team in the preparation of tax provisions and deferred tax calculations.
• Analyze financial statements to identify potential tax issues or opportunities for tax efficiency.
• Assist with drafting opinion letters, responses to Revenue Authority inquiries, Revenue Authority’s ruling requests and writing other technical memoranda.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in tax planning and compliance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including audit and advisory teams, to provide integrated solutions to clients.
• Assist in developing and implementing tax planning strategies for clients.
• Stay informed about changes in the business environment that may affect tax compliance or planning.
• Ensure compliance with the Risk Management and KYC procedures for engagements.
• Work with Associates and Managers to ensure smooth engagement administration and billing.
• Build and manage client relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and holistic client support.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing your knowledge and expertise to foster their professional growth.
• Assist in organizing trainings and other departmental activities within and outside the firm, etc. as maybe assigned.
• Contribute to thought leadership through writing articles and participating in activities aimed at brand enhancement..

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field from an accredited university.
• Professional qualifications e.g., ACCA, CPA are highly desirable.
• Any professional qualification in Taxation from an accredited college/university will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and performing internet research.
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience in tax compliance and advisory within an accounting firm or similar environment.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information.
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to handle simultaneously multiple engagements and client service teams.
• Skills, and comfort interacting with C-level professionals.
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Strong organizational skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
• Opportunity for international travel.

If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please use the link below to apply:

Filling the link is mandatory for consideration alongside your application to  talentrecruit@kpmg.co.ke quoting job title  by 06 May 2024.