Job description
At KPMG we have re-imagined careers in Global Compliance & Transformation (GCT). A key focus for KPMG’s GCT team is to help multinational groups and financial services clients manage their global tax compliance, reporting and statutory accounting obligations, through outsourcing, co-sourcing, transformation and technology.
Our clients leverage KPMG’s compliance and transformation expertise and technology to drive better visibility, greater efficiency and improved risk management across their organisation. Ultimately we prepare groups for the future of digital compliance helping them develop a sustainable, technology- enabled and holistic future state operating model.
We are winning new clients and are rapidly growing our team as a result of these investments and successes. As part of an established KPMG network of expert teams and delivery centres, you will have a fantastic opportunity to experience the global nature of these services. Delivery is underpinned by our innovative KPMG Digital Gateway platform. This is an exciting time to be part of our GCT team at KPMG where reimagining tax is a strategic priority for our UK and Global business. We have a diverse client base, from mid-market to FTSE listed groups, from public sector to real estate to financial services. The role involves working on clients of all sizes and across a wide range of sectors.
We are offering full time roles with flexible working arrangements which include, early or late starts to fit around other commitments, shorter working days etc. We would be happy to discuss your own requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements in more detail, should that be of interest. You will also have the opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic part of the business, within a team that embraces diversity and personal development. We are actively recruiting experienced individuals across the following areas.
- BEPs : Help clients transform their operating model, processes, systems, data in preparation for Pillar 2
- Managed Services : Provide compliance services to global clients across a range of tax, accounting, transfer pricing obligations under a managed service arrangement
- Technology : Help clients leverage the right technology, tools and platforms to transform their tax function
- Tax Operating Model : Collaborate with clients to build and operate a leading tax function, managing tax risk, opportunities, reputation and compliance
- Data Management : Support client tax teams to maximise the use of data available in the organisation in order to effectively manage the Tax Function
Data & Technology
We are looking for experienced Tax Transformation Senior Managers with the ability to analyse tax requirements, design tax processes and implement tax technology solutions. You will have experience in one or more of the following areas, Technology Transformation (ERP), General Transformation and Tax Provision Technology.
Role & Responsibilities :
At Senior Manager level you will :
Lead and manage the overall delivery of tax transformation and technology projects, often as part of a wider finance transformation programUnderstand clients priorities and design, build and deploy automation solutions which are designed for TaxSupport clients in designing systems which address tax requirements in different countries in the optimal wayWork together with Tax Transformation and GCT colleagues as well as other teams in KPMG such as ConsultingHelp clients develop robust global governance and control frameworksDevelop our service offerings and service delivery modelsIdentify opportunities to provide additional services that the client may need and liaise with subject specialistsEstablish and maintain strong client relationships with our clientsHave excellent interpersonal skills with strong oral and written communication skillsTake personal responsibility and accountability for own work, sustain high levels of drive and enthusiasmPerformance manage managers and assistant managers and oversee the output from offshore resource in order to deliver client projects;Ensure projects are appropriately resourced and utilised efficientlyDevelop the team technically, providing stretching opportunities and giving regular feedbackCoach and support for other team membersFollow KPMG best practice and policyKnowledge & Experience :
You will be proactive, curious, committed and invested in self development and learning. You will demonstrate resilience, accountability, flexibility, be experienced in leading others, managing significant size engagements and client relationships, driving results and managing risk.
Across GCT we would welcome applications from those qualified by experience, as well as ATT / CTA / ACA or equivalent qualifications. Project Management qualifications along with specific transformation skills (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) are also welcome. Further skills and experience are outlined below :
Please see below the skills and experience required for the different areas of Transformation. You will be required to have experience in one or more of the following areas :
ERP Transformation
Hands-on experience of working in SAP finance and controlling modulesStrong and practical ERP finance and tax experience of configuring SAP S4 HANA,Experience of integrating VAT determination engines and bolt-onsKnowledge of implementing tax determination tools such as Vertex O-Series, Thomson Reuters OneSource Determination, or Meridian VAT Add-OnHands-on tax technology implementation experience, including requirements gathering from a tax, IT and users and creating and reviewing design documentationAwareness of technology and automation to drive efficiency, risk management and valueExperience in process, risk and controls designExperience of delivering large scale SAP ECC and S / 4 HANA finance and tax transformation implementationsAble to understand key tax requirements translate those into SAP system design specificationsPractical knowledge and understanding of implementing SAP global tax management solutions like Tax compliance, Document Reporting and ComplianceShould be able to suggest practical solutions for setting up intercompany billing processes to support operational transfer pricing requirementsShould have an understanding of GL accounting, financial close and material ledgersPreferably have an understanding of SAP Profitability and Performance Analysis (PaPM) module to implement tax use casesMust have experience of reviewing the SAP native tax configurations and suggesting any improvements and remedial plansStrong and practical ERP finance and tax experience of configuring SAP S4 HANATax Transformation
Experience in designing tax transformation and technology roadmaps and translating into a transformation programAbility to support tax transformation workshops – identifying and prioritizing key pain points, developing and supporting the implementation of technology roadmapAbility to define business requirements and translate to supporting functional / non-functional requirement gathering and creating and reviewing design documentation, for example; BFRDs, Solution design document, architecture mappingActing as a functionality translator, being the primary liaison between technology teams and tax teamsDeep tax compliance, reporting and / or automation expertiseTax transformation experience, including tax governance, process design and improvementStrong understanding of key drivers in the tax transformation market be that BEPS Pillar 2, Making Tax Digital, E-Invoicing etcExperience in support clients on business case development for transformation projectsExperience in managing workstreams on large scale tax change programs, coordinating across multiple project areas (op model, process design, technology implementation, architecture, project management / change management etc.)Ability to undertake technology scorecard and vendor assessments, presenting findings and recommendations back to clients in a clear and defined mannerAwareness or experience of tax and accounting compliance processes (e.g., Direct / Indirect tax returns, statutory accounting)Designing or implementing cloud-based practical applications from a tax perspectiveActing as a functionality translator, being the primary liaison between technology teams and tax teamsTax Provision Technology
Understanding of group tax reporting processes and experience with current state process review and design of new / updated processes for multinational groupsKnowledge of the third party tax provision solution market for IFRS groups and exposure to the benefits and drawbacks of the major solutionsPractical hands-on experience with the end-to-end implementation of at least one established third party tax provision solution, ideally Longview Tax Provision, Thomson Reuters OneSource Tax Provision or Oracle Tax Reporting Cloud; alternatively, highly experienced users / administrators of existing builds of these systems who wish to gain implementation experience will be consideredExperience of taking a leading role on projects involving technology implementation or changeCapable project managerFunctional knowledge of IFRS and / or US GAAP tax accounting, including tax consolidationAwareness of drivers for change in group tax reporting processes, including the interaction between tax provision and BEPS Pillar 2Experience of helping groups to build a business case for tax reporting transformationProfessional accounting or tax qualification and / or experience working in an in-house tax team with tax reporting responsibilitiesExposure to popular ERP and consolidation systems (SAP, Oracle / HFM, Workday, Dynamics 365, etc.) would be an advantageLI-CO1
