Job Description

KPMG Global Services

KPMG Global Services (KGS) was set up in India in 2008. It is a strategic global delivery organization, which works with more than 50 KPMG member firms to provide a progressive, scalable and customized approach to business requirements

The KGS journey has been one of consistent growth, with a current employee count of nearly 10,000 operating from four locations in India — Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kochi and Pune, providing a range of Advisory and Tax-related services to member firms within the KPMG network.

As part of KPMG in India, we were ranked among the top companies to work for in the country for four years in a row by LinkedIn and recognized as one of the top three employers in the region for women, as well as for policies on Inclusion & Diversity by ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India).

Furthermore, as KPMG in India, we were recognized as one of the ‘Best Companies for Millennials’ at The Millennial Max Conference 2019 presented by The LNOD Roundtable as well as ‘the Great Indian Workplace’ at the Culture Summit and Great Indian Workplace Awards 2019.

Team Overview

The position in discussion is with the Business License Tax team in Indirect Tax practice at KGS. The individual would be reporting into the Assistant manager / Manager within Tax – Indirect Tax practice at KGS. This team is a part of Indirect Tax – Business License core Service Delivery business unit of KPMG Global Services.

Roles and Responsibilities

Designation
Associate 2 Reporting to
Assistant Manager / Manager Role type
Individual contributor/Technical Employment type
Full-time

The position in discussion is with the Business License team in Indirect Tax Service line at KPMG Global Services (KGS). This role is an integral part of the firm’s strategy to enhance innovation, build scalability, and improve profitability, globally.:

• Assisting with various state and local indirect tax compliance projects
• Performing a detailed technical review of state and local indirect tax returns on engagements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual motor fuel returns to submit to the federal & state agencies.
• Preparation of reconciliations of motor fuel tax related accounts.
• Research tax issues and work on special projects when required.
• Assisting with engagement workflow management and supervising tax consultants on assigned engagements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and streamline work flow.
• Assisting with resolution of indirect tax notices from state and local jurisdictions
• Assisting with preparation of client billings and account reconciliations.
• Assisting with drafting new proposals for new and existing clients.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum master’s degree from reputable universities with excellent academic result, majoring in Accounting or Finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel).
• Understanding of indirect taxes, 1-2 years of experience in Indirect Taxation

Behavioral / team skills

• Willing to work hard, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Strong analytical and advisory skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in fast moving and demanding environment.
• Strong commitment, multi-tasking and team player.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (including strong presentation skills).
• Highly proficient in MS Office (especially in excel, word and power point).
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
• Strong organizational skill and attention to detail.

Other Information

Number of interview rounds
2/3 Mode of interview
Telephonic/Virtual Job location
Bangalore Clean room policy (specific to business)
No