Manager, Indirect Tax

Overview At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. The opportunity: Our Indirect Tax team offers a full range of planning and compliance advice with respect to GST/HST, QST, provincial sales taxes (PST), property transfer taxes, excise taxes, fuel and carbon taxes, and other indirect taxes levied by the provincial and federal governments in Canada. We help our clients ensure that they are meeting their obligations in all relevant jurisdictions and that they are making the most of any tax planning and refund opportunities. We also assist our clients in the context of indirect tax audits and appeals. In this role you will work closely with KPMG professionals and clients on Indirect Tax matters in order to research and prepare advice for our clients and support them in their dealings with the taxing authorities. What you will do Responding to Indirect Tax questions from within KPMG and from clients in a timely manner Working with clients of all sizes from small private companies to large public companies Researching and preparing technical positions for complicated indirect tax matters Representing clients with tax authorities Becoming part of the tax engagement team in servicing client planning and compliance needs Helping perform review or collection engagements Quickly identifying and reporting on client tax compliance opportunities or issues Working with advanced information technology for electronic data query and analysis Recommending remedial action to clients to help them avoid repeating mistakes Regularly and rigorously monitoring current engagements Taking part in business development pursuits Developing proposals Helping train and supervise personnel At times, business needs arise and employees are required, and agree, to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfil the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this. What you bring to the role Exceptional drive with a desire for growth Excellent client service skills with the ability to understand the clients’ businesses Ability to establish and maintain strong client relations Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism Focus on quality and adding value in client services Strong project management and organizational skills Ability to lead large client engagements and effectively respond to ad hoc questions from clients Minimum three-five years specializing in Indirect Tax A CPA or legal designation, as well as a master’s degree in taxation, an asset Ability to effectively managing conflicting demands and priorities Ability to provide persuasive, self-assured responses to challenging questions Functionally bilingual (English and French) Keys to your success: KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here. Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.