Tax Assistant Manager

Hiring company: KPMG in Trinidad and Tobago Source: LinkedIn Trinidad & Tobago KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG is the brand under which the member firms of KPMG International Limited (“KPMG International”) operate and provide professional services. “KPMG” is used to refer to individual member firms within the KPMG organization or to one or more member firms collectively. KPMG firms operate in 138 countries and territories, with more than 276,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. Each KPMG member firm is responsible for its own obligations and liabilities. KPMG in Caricom is seeking to hire a dynamic, results-oriented and highly motivated Tax Assistant Manager. The successful candidates will supports the delivery of high-quality tax compliance and advisory services to a portfolio of local, regional, and multinational clients of KPMG. The role requires strong technical knowledge of tax legislation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple client engagements while supporting Managers and Directors in the execution of complex tax assignments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage day-to-day execution of tax compliance and advisory engagements for a portfolio of clients across multiple industry sectors. • Prepare and review corporation tax returns, tax computations, deferred tax calculations, VAT returns, withholding tax filings, and other statutory tax submissions. • Assist with the preparation and review of technical tax opinions, advisory memoranda, and client correspondence. • Research domestic, regional, and international tax legislation and provide practical recommendations on tax matters. • Support advisory engagements involving corporate restructurings, business acquisitions, tax planning initiatives, transfer pricing matters, and cross-border transactions. • Liaise with the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) and other tax authorities regarding assessments, objections, audits, tax clearances, and compliance matters. • Assist audit engagement teams with reviews of corporate tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and tax-related disclosures in financial statements. • Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and communicate implications to engagement teams and clients. • Maintain regular communication with clients regarding ongoing engagements, information requests, deliverables, and outstanding matters. • Prepare engagement budgets and monitor progress against timelines and budget expectations. • Manage work-in-progress (WIP), support billing processes, and follow up on outstanding client receivables as required. • Ensure engagement files comply with KPMG quality standards, risk management requirements, and documentation protocols. • Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within engagement delivery. • Supervise, coach, and provide technical guidance to Associates. • Review work prepared by Associates and provide timely, constructive feedback. • Support training initiatives and contribute to the development of junior team members. • Participate in client proposals, presentations, and business development activities. • Collaborate with colleagues across Tax, Audit, Advisory, and regional KPMG member firms to deliver integrated client solutions. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field. • Professional accounting designation (ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent) • Post-graduate qualification in Taxation is an asset. • Minimum four to six (4–6) years of relevant experience in tax compliance and advisory services within a professional services environment. • Prior experience within a Big 4 or international professional services firm is preferred. KEY SKILLS • Strong leadership, coaching, and people management capabilities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex tax concepts. • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills. • High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline. • Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines effectively. • Strong negotiation and influencing skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional and regional teams. • Professional judgment, business acumen, and commercial awareness. • Strong organizational and time management skills. Compensation and benefits are very competitive and will be commensurate with experience. We thank all interested applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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