Expires soon KPMG SA

Specialist, Indirect Tax

  • Montréal (Montréal)
  • Accounting / Management control

Job description

KPMG offers a full range of Indirect Tax services with one of the largest Indirect Tax groups among the Big 4 accounting firms in Montreal. Our services cover the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the various provincial sales taxes, Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), Quebec Sales Tax (QST), U.S. sales tax, excise taxes, and duties. We help our clients ensure that they are meeting their obligations in all relevant jurisdictions through our Advisory services and that they are making the most of any refund opportunities through our Recovery services.

KPMG Professionals Are...

Individuals who take deep personal accountability for their work, have a passion for excellence, driven to achieve their full potential and understand the value of building relationships with clients, future clients, their communities, the global firm and each other. A KPMG professional should have all the following characteristics:

·  Strong work ethic
·  Thrive on challenges
·  Dedicated to providing outstanding client service.
Position Summary

As a Specialist you will work closely with KPMG personnel and clients on Indirect Tax matters. You will research and prepare advice for our clients. The ideal candidate enjoys providing timely value-add responses to clients.

Role and Responsibilities

·  Responding to Indirect Tax questions from within KPMG and from clients in a very timely manner.
·  Working with clients of all sizes from small private companies to large public companies.
·  Preparing technical positions for complicated Indirect Tax matters.
·  Reviewing the work of junior staff for accuracy and completeness.
·  Become part of the tax engagement team in servicing the planning and compliance needs of clients.
·  Providing ongoing support and mentoring for the professional development of staff.
·  Work with other office members in attracting new work to the firm.
·  Assist in review engagements in the context of recovery mandates.
·  Providing clients with the fast recovery and compliance issue identification.
·  Work with advanced information technology for electronic data query and analysis.
·  Conducting a thorough technical analysis and recovery documentation.
·  Disclosure of liabilities or compliance issues identified.
At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

Skills & Qualifications

·  Highly self-motivated individual with a desire for growth.
·  Excellent client service skills with the ability to understand the clients businesses.
·  Ability to establish and maintain strong client relations.
·  Deliver quality service and value to clients.
·  Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism.
·  Emphasizes on quality and adds value in their client offerings and services.
·  Strong project management and organizational skills.
·  Ability to lead large client engagements and interact effectively with adhoc questions from clients.
·  Minimum 3-5 years specializing in Indirect Tax.
·  Professional Accounting Designation (CPA CA, CPA CMA or CPA CGA) is an asset.
·  Effectively manages conflicting demands and priorities.
·  Able to instill enthusiasm in others to achieve desired results.
·  Able to provide persuasive and self-assured responses to challenging questions.
·  Bilingual French/English - Knowledge of English is a requirement.
·  Strong Excel skills Location Montréal, QC ,Our Values, The KPMG Way
We lead by example | We work together | We respect the individual
We seek the facts and provide insight | We are open and honest in our communication
We are committed to our communities | Above all, we act with integrity

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. KPMG encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Any assessment and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process , please contact the HR Shared Service Centre by email or by phone at 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778 (Option 1). KPMG will consult with all applicants with disabilities who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.
Category Accounting Service Line Indirect Tax ,Industry Not Applicable

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