Associate - Business License Specialist

Associate 2-IDT-Business license

Role: Associate 2
Business Unit: Business License
Service Line: Indirect Tax
Location: Bangalore
Geo to be supported: US
Role type: Individual contributor
Reporting to: Manager
Work timings: 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM (may di??er depending on business requirement)

About us

The KPMG Global Services (KGS) Tax is a diverse team spread across multiple cities in
India. We provide tax and compliance services to KPMG Firms globally. Our core services
include Business Tax, Global Mobility, Indirect Tax, Global Transfer Pricing, Global Trade
Compliance and Tax Technology delivered by our professionals, who are known for their
technical acumen and business insights to deliver exceptional client service.
Through your work, you’ll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not
have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources, and an inclusive,
supportive environment to help you reach your full potential.

Roles and Responsibilities

Preparation (core)
o Prepare business license renewal applications for multiple jurisdictions,
ensuring correctness of entity details, forms, fees, and due dates.
o Prepare Sales & Use tax registration applications per jurisdiction
requirements and compliance guidelines.
o Maintain accurate trackers, logs, and documentation in the internal
application, update status post-renewal receipt.
o Delivery & Collaboration
o Share prepared files and supporting reports for review; incorporate review
comments promptly.
o Coordinate with Senior Associate/AM for hando􀆯s to US teams and respond
to queries.

Compliance & Quality
o Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), information security,
documentation standards, and audit requirements.
o Use checklists to ensure first-time-right output; escalate exceptions.

Procurement Help Desk (PHD) (as needed / seasoned associates)

o Support form procurement from jurisdictions and license follow-ups after
filings to obtain renewed licenses on time.

Continuous improvement

o Suggest ideas to streamline templates, trackers, and macros; participate in
knowledge sharing.

Job Requirements

Educational qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (Accounts/Finance preferred); Master’s is a plus.

Work experience

Total: 0–2 years (Business Licensing/US Indirect exposure preferred).

Mandatory technical & functional skills
 Proficiency in MS O??ice (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); comfort with
templates, pivots, lookups.
 Exposure to US Indirect Tax / Business Licensing concepts and jurisdictional
requirements.
 Ability to work on multiple assignments, follow Standard Operating Procedures
SOPs, and meet Turn Around Time (TAT)/quality targets.
 Clear written & verbal communication for collaboration with US engagement teams.

Key behavioral attributes
 Willing to work hard, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
 Strong analytical and advisory skills.
 Good communication and interpersonal skills.
 Attention to detail, ownership, and learning agility.
 Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written
communication skills.
 Team collaboration; openness to feedback; time management.
 Professional communication; ability to escalate risks early.

Other Information

Number of interview rounds2 technical rounds followed by HR round.Mode of interviewTelephonic/VirtualTravelDepends on client work.Busy seasonYes (typically December to February).

Experience Level

Mid Level