Tax Regulatory Senior Associate at KPMG

We are currently looking for a Senior Associate in our Tax & Regulatory Services Unit who will work together with a multi-disciplinary team applying industry knowledge and experience to Client needs. This will include but not limited to advising clients on regulatory compliance, assisting clients in revenue audits and tax dispute resolution, advising on commercial contracts, advising on corporate structure as well as assisting in the implementation of the Tax & Regulatory Services Strategy.

Key roles and 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.

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.