Assistant Manager-Value Added Tax

Job Role and Responsibilities:

• Participates in preparing proposals for clients, including writing and coordinating with other colleagues.
• Coordinates with other KPMG offices in multi-jurisdictional engagements and reviews inputs from such offices.
• Ensures that risk processes are adhered to at all times; consults internally and with the risk team for deviations from standard engagement and client processes
• Build and sustain relationships with the client management team for the benefit of the firm and acting as an ambassador and role model for the firm
• Act as a role model with colleagues and clients by living the values of the Firm
• Manage multiple priorities for a variety of stakeholders both internal and external
• Identify and manage risks to ensure the Firm's risk management frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively
• Show real interest and desire to understand clients, market features and technical aspects while providing input into designing/implementing solutions alongside senior colleagues
• Identify areas for development and proactively seek opportunities for greater responsibility to increase skill set and build on existing strengths
• Enhance KPMG's reputation in the market by delivering high quality engagement work and project management, showing high attention to detail, and always managing risk
• Create a visible presence within KPMG and the external market, increasing interactivity across teams and with clients

Relevant Skills and Behaviors:

Core and technical skills

• 4-6 years of experience in Indirect Tax, more specifically Value Added Tax (VAT) in the GCC region
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields with strong academic background
• Strong academic background with ADIT/Accounting, ACA, CPA, ACCA, Masters in Taxation or Legal qualification or similar professional qualification is preferred
• Knowledge and experience in Indirect Tax including VAT compliances, VAT advisory, VAT audit/ assessments, tax due diligences etc. Experience in Excise and Customs duty are an added advantage
• Basic knowledge of tax accounting, business development, client relationship and client management
• Strong risk management knowledge and application including documentation, ability to escalate issues quickly to risk management specialists for resolution, incorporating risk management into the work environment such that it is a part of the inherent process of engagement delivery
• Practice management skills including debtors, timesheets, billing, follow-up on recovery with clients
• Excellent in professional report writing skills, including ability to write simple tax reports and opinions
• Proven track record of building and maintaining lasting internal and external relationships
• Strong numerical, analytical, strategic thinking and project management skills
• Highly motivated, achievement-oriented, committed, self-starter and ability to prioritize work/cope with changing priorities while working independently and with a team.
• Personal drive and integrity to deliver results within tight deadlines
• Commitment to high quality standards and a detail-oriented approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Analytical, critical thinking; excellent in written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent English – Verbal & written, Arabic and other language skills are an added advantage

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