Tax Customs Associate at KPMG
- Published date: February 28, 2024
- Category: Administrative & Office
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- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
- Jop type:
- Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
- Company name: Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
Key roles and responsibilities
- Planning and implementation of project activities which include client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering, and coordination of KPMG and client resources.
- Conduct custom research, tax planning, and the preparation of supporting work papers for various customs advisories and customs related projects.
- Consulting with clients, reviewing tax information and responding to questions and concerns.
- Maintain accurate and up to date client records.
- Perform the necessary Risk Management and KYC procedures for engagements.
- Assist with drafting opinion letters, responses to Revenue Authority inquiries, Revenue Authority’s ruling requests and writing other technical memoranda.
- Assist Senior Associates and Managers with engagement administration and billing.
- Build and manage client relationships.
- Assist in organizing trainings and other departmental activities within and outside the firm.
- Contribute to thought leadership through writing articles and participating in activities aimed at brand enhancement.
Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:
- Business related Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
- Must have a minimum of 2 -3 years of working experience in customs.
- Professional qualifications e.g., ACCA, CPA are highly desirable.
- Post Graduate Diploma/ Masters in Customs or any professional qualification in Customs from an accredited college/university will be an added advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access along with experience performing internet research.
- Experience in customs in an accounting/ law firm, and/or corporation, will be an added advantage.
- Skills, and comfort interacting with C-level professionals
- Excellent advisory and compliance skills
- Good knowledge of Customs tax laws, rules and regulations.
- Working knowledge of accounting information systems and Tax tools.
Personal attributes:
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information.
- Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
- Ability to handle simultaneously multiple engagements and client service teams.
- Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Willingness to work under supervision and learn new skills quickly.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
We offer:
- An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa.
- Continuous learning and development.
- Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
- Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
- Opportunity for international travel.
Method of Application
Filling the link is mandatory for consideration alongside your application to talentrecruit@kpmg.co.ke quoting the job title by 13 March 2024.
Interested and qualified? Go to KPMG on forms.office.com to apply
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