Indirect Tax Manager - Waterloo or London office

Job Title:     Indirect Tax Manager - Waterloo or London office
Auto req Code:     12034BR
Location:     ON_Waterloo
Employer:       KMPG
Category:     Accounting
About Us
KPMG offers a full range of compliance and planning advice on retail sales taxes. Our services cover the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and  various provincial sales taxes. We help our clients ensure that they are meeting their obligations in all relevant jurisdictions and that they are making the most of any refund opportunities.
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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 lead member you will work closely with KPMG Partners on tax planning initiatives and requirements. Your organizational skills will enable you to direct the work of junior staff, including reviewing their work for accuracy and completeness. Additionally, you will research and prepare tax-planning strategies for our clients and take the lead on the preparation of tax returns. The ideal candidate enjoys the spotlight and sets the standard for junior staff, by providing ongoing support and opportunities for professional development.
this position can be based out of our Waterloo or London offices.

Job Requirements
•    Excellent people management skills.
•    Highly 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 in the performance of duties.
•    Emphasizes on quality and adds value in their client offerings and services.
•    Strong project management and organizational skills.
•    Minimum 5 years specializing in  Indirect Tax in a public accounting firm.
•    Professional Accounting Designation (CA, CMA or CGA) is considered 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.

Job Duties:
•    Leading small and medium sized client engagements.
•    Planning and organizing teams for the preparation of various types of tax returns and conducting and presenting tax research on advisory engagements
•    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.

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 extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

Deadline: 12-02-2014

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