Tax Regulatory Senior Associate

ABOUT THE COMPANY

KPMG is a leading provider of professional services, which include audit, tax and advisory. KPMG International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) Africa coordinates projects throughout Africa to ensure consistency of delivery, results and development impact. Our country and programme experience in Africa is extensive and we pride ourselves as a leading service provider to development initiatives and delivering impact and results using innovative solutions.

JOB SUMMARY

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:Bachelor's degree in laws from an accredited college/university.Must have a minimum of 4 - 5 years of working experience in tax compliance and advisory within an accounting firm or similar environment.Advocate of the High Court with at least four (4) years of post-admission experience in a busy commercial law firm, with strong exposure to commercial law, corporate law, and tax dispute resolution.Professional qualifications e.g., ACCA, CPA are highly desirable.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access along with experience performing internet research.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading regulatory and tax corporate restructuring assignments and being responsible for quality output.Training clients and staff on emerging tax and regulatory matters.Drafting and sending quality regulatory and tax dispute resolution proposals to clients and winning new work.Implementing the regulatory services strategy.Drafting and reviewing thought leadership materials including articles and alerts.Coaching and mentoring junior staff.Developing key client relationships and maintaining the same.Billing clients and ensuring payment is done in a timely manner.Maintaining key relationships with regulators and other stakeholders.Review of internal risk processes before onboarding clients.Maintaining proper client files for internal and external reviews.Meeting deadlines set by the Manager and clients on each engagement.Liaising with internal KPMG Business units and related tax offices in the region.Any other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Tax returns, Tax management, Reporting, Invoicing, Customs clearance

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree