Job description
Assistant Manager - Global Compliance & Transformation - ERP
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.
1. Managed Services: provide compliance services to global clients across a range of tax, accounting, transfer pricing obligations under a managed service arrangement
2. Technology: help clients leverage the right technology, tools and platforms to transform their tax function
3. Tax Operating Model: collaborate with clients to build and operate a leading tax function, managing tax risk, opportunities, reputation and compliance
4. Data Management: support client tax teams to maximise the use of data available in the organisation in order to effectively manage the Tax Function
Tax Transformation ERP
We are looking for talented Assistant Managers to join us in Canada Square, London (although flexibility on location will be considered) with experience in a broad range of areas including:
5. Tax transformation experience – the ability to analyse tax requirements, design tax processes and implement tax technology solutions
6. Practical ERP finance and tax experience, specifically in SAP S4 HANA, Oracle or Workday, as a foundation for tax processes
7. Experience of design and configuration of ERP systems for tax purposes
8. Experience of implementing VAT determination engines and bolt-ons, such as Vertex O-Series, Thomson Reuters OneSource Determination, or Meridian VAT Add-On
9. Tax technology implementation experience, including requirements gathering from a tax, IT and users and creating and reviewing design documentation
10. Tax process knowledge, for example indirect tax, direct tax and/or transfer pricing
11. Familiarity with end-to-end finance processes (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Record-to-report) and their integration with tax
12. Advising on appropriate tax technology to support compliance and reporting processes
13. Project management
14. Client and engagement management
Roles & Responsibilities:
15. Delivering global and large tax transformation and technology projects, often as part of a wider finance transformation program
16. Helping clients to design, build and deploy ERP and tax automation solutions which are designed for Tax
17. Supporting our clients understand the importance of Tax, the optimal way to address tax requirements in their countries and the value that it can bring
18. Working together with our other Tax Transformation colleagues as well as other groups in KPMG such as Consulting
19. Helping clients develop robust global governance and process frameworks
20. Developing our service offerings and service delivery models
21. Establishing and maintaining strong client relationships with both existing and new clients
22. Line managing trainees and overseeing output of offshore resource in order to deliver client projects
23. Identifying opportunities to identify additional services that the client may need and liaise with subject specialists
24. Coaching and technical support for other team members.
25. Follow KPMG best practice and policy.
Knowledge and Experience:
At assistant manager level you will be well organised and have excellent time management skills. You will proactivity and confidently challenge assumption, ask questions and demonstrate solutions focus. You will confidently communicate both in internally and with clients and have a willingness for personal and technical development.
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:
26. Awareness of technology and automation to drive efficiency, risk management and value
27. Experience in process, risk and controls design
28. Excellent interpersonal skills with strong oral and written communication skills Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear
29. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work. Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work
30. Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information
31. Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
32. Awareness or experience of tax and accounting compliance processes (e.g. Direct/Indirect tax returns, statutory accounting).