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Tax Senior Manager - Global Compliance & Transformation - ERP

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KPMG

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You need deep tax transformation expertise, ERP experience (SAP S4 HANA, Oracle, Workday), project management skills, tax technology knowledge, and strong communication abilities.
  • You will lead tax transformation projects, design ERP solutions, build client relationships, manage teams, develop services, and ensure compliance with KPMG's best practices.

Requirements

  • Deep tax transformation experience – the ability to analyse tax requirements, design tax processes and implement tax technology solutions
  • Strong and practical ERP finance and tax experience, specifically in SAP S4 HANA, Oracle or Workday, as a foundation for tax processes
  • Strong experience of design and configuration of ERP systems for tax purposes
  • Strong experience of implementing VAT determination engines and bolt-ons, such as Vertex O-Series, Thomson Reuters OneSource Determination, or Meridian VAT Add-On
  • Strong tax technology implementation experience, including requirements gathering from a tax, IT and users and creating and reviewing design documentation
  • Tax process knowledge, for example indirect tax, direct tax and/or transfer pricing
  • Strong familiarity with end-to-end finance processes (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Record-to-report) and their integration with tax
  • Advising on appropriate tax technology to support compliance and reporting processes
  • Project management
  • Client and engagement management
  • Experience of technology and automation to drive efficiency, risk management and value
  • Experience in process, risk and controls design
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with strong oral and written communication skills
  • Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear
  • 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
  • Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information
  • Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
  • Awareness or experience of tax and accounting compliance processes (e.g. Direct/Indirect tax returns, statutory accounting)
  • At senior manager level you will be proactive, curious, committed and invested in self development and learning
  • You will demonstrate resilience, accountability, flexibility, be experienced in leading others, managing significant size engagements and client relationships, driving results and managing risk
  • 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
  • Key skills required include confidence in being able to articulate Pillar 2 impact on compliance and reporting and associated transformation necessary
  • We are recruiting individuals experienced in leading the overall delivery of global or large UK tax, accounting, compliance and reporting projects
  • We would welcome applicants that are skilled in one or more of the following areas – tax reporting, transfer pricing, direct/indirect tax and statutory accounting along with project management or experience of managing multi-jurisdictional projects, transition and transformation experience
  • We are recruiting individuals with experience of leading technology solutions projects as well as driving new opportunities across Corporates and/or Financial Services
  • We would welcome applicants qualified by experience in financial and trading systems, ERP and tax technology solutions (e.g. FICO qualified, Thomson Reuters Certified Implementer)
  • We are recruiting individuals with broad experience in the Tax Operating Model space
  • Experience of designing, building and managing various aspects of Tax Operating Model, including tax transformation, compliance and reporting managed services & co-sourcing, tax process design and tax governance is all highly valued
  • We would welcome applicants with skills and experience in designing and implementing tax strategies and establishing target operation models for tax functions
  • We are recruiting individuals with varied experiences such as deploying data focused solutions that enable automation
  • Implementation and configuration of technology
  • Experience with Azure data lakes and similar technologies

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the overall delivery of global and large tax transformation and technology projects, often as part of a wider finance transformation program
  • Helping clients to design, build and deploy ERP and tax automation solutions which are designed for Tax
  • 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
  • Working together with our other Tax Transformation colleagues as well as other groups in KPMG such as Consulting
  • Helping clients develop robust global governance and process frameworks
  • Develop our service offerings and service delivery models
  • Establishing and maintaining strong client relationships with both existing and new clients
  • Line manage managers and assistant managers and oversee output of offshore resource in order to deliver client projects;
  • Identify opportunities to identify additional services that the client may need and liaise with subject specialists.
  • Coaching and technical support for other team members.
  • Follow KPMG best practice and policy

FAQs

What locations are available for this position?

The position is available in several locations including Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Gibraltar, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle upon Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Plymouth, Reading, South Coast - Southampton, and Watford.

What is the experience level required for this role?

The role requires a Senior Manager level of experience.

Is this a full-time or part-time position?

The position offers both full-time and part-time options.

What qualifications are preferred for applicants?

KPMG welcomes applications from those qualified by experience, as well as those with ATT, CTA, ACA, or equivalent qualifications. Project Management qualifications and specific transformation skills like Lean Six Sigma are also welcomed.

What kind of expertise is needed in ERP systems?

Strong and practical ERP finance and tax experience is required, specifically in SAP S4 HANA, Oracle, or Workday. Experience in designing and configuring ERP systems for tax purposes is also essential.

What responsibilities will this role entail?

Responsibilities include leading and managing global tax transformation and technology projects, designing tax processes and solutions, establishing client relationships, and overseeing the delivery of client projects.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, KPMG offers opportunities for career development in a dynamic part of the business with a focus on personal growth and embracing diversity.

What are some of the technologies or tools mentioned in the job description?

Technologies mentioned include ERP systems such as SAP S4 HANA, Oracle, Workday, VAT determination engines like Vertex O-Series, Thomson Reuters OneSource Determination, as well as data management solutions and Azure data lakes.

What type of clients will I be working with?

You will work with a diverse client base, which includes mid-market to FTSE listed groups, public sector, real estate, and financial services across a wide range of sectors.

Is there a focus on tax technology solutions in this role?

Yes, the role involves advising clients on the appropriate tax technology to support their compliance and reporting processes, as well as implementing tax technology solutions.

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