Associate 1-IDT-SUT Compliance

Associate 1-IDT-SUT Compliance

KPMG Global Services

KPMG Global Services (KGS) was set up in India in 2008. It is a strategic global delivery organization, which works with more than 50 KPMG member firms to provide a progressive, scalable and customized approach to business requirements

The KGS journey has been one of consistent growth, with a current employee count of nearly 10,000 operating from four locations in India — Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kochi and Pune, providing a range of Advisory and Tax-related services to member firms within the KPMG network.

As part of KPMG in India, we were ranked among the top companies to work for in the country for four years in a row by LinkedIn and recognized as one of the top three employers in the region for women, as well as for policies on Inclusion & Diversity by ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India).

Furthermore, as KPMG in India, we were recognized as one of the ‘Best Companies for Millennials’ at The Millennial Max Conference 2019 presented by The LNOD Roundtable as well as ‘the Great Indian Workplace’ at the Culture Summit and Great Indian Workplace Awards 2019.

Team Overview

The position in discussion is with the Sales and Use Tax team in Indirect Tax practice at KGS. The individual would be reporting into the Assistant manager / Manager within Tax – Indirect Tax practice at KGS. This team is a part of Indirect Tax – SUT Compliance core Service Delivery business unit of KPMG Global Services.

Roles and Responsibilities

Designation Associate 1 Reporting to Assistant Manager / Manager Role type Individual contributor/Technical Employment type Full-time  

 

The position in discussion is with the SUT Compliance team in Indirect Tax Service line at KPMG Global Services (KGS). This role is an integral part of the firm’s strategy to enhance innovation, build scalability, and improve profitability, globally.:

 

• Prepare Indirect Tax returns for KPMG US clients.
• Work on multiple client engagements to collect date and update the compliance management systems for indirect tax.
• Researching state and local indirect tax legislation and assisting with drafting client responses and memo preparation.
• Assisting with billing preparation and account reconciliation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and streamline work flow.

Job Requirements

 

Qualifications 

 

• Minimum master’s degree from reputable universities with excellent academic result, majoring in Accounting or Finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel).
• Understanding of indirect taxes, 0 – 2 years of experience in Indirect Taxation

 

Behavioral / team skills

 

• Willing to work hard, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Strong analytical and advisory skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in fast moving and demanding environment.
• Strong commitment, multi-tasking and team player.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (including strong presentation skills).
• Highly proficient in MS Office (especially in excel, word and power point).
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
• Strong organizational skill and attention to detail.

Other Information

Number of interview rounds 2/3 Mode of interview Telephonic/Virtual Job location Bangalore Clean room policy (specific to business) No

Culture

• Corporate Social Responsibility programs
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Opportunities to network and connect
• Discounts on products and services

Note: Benefits/Perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with KPMG and the country where you work.

Experience Level

Mid Level