Tax Senior Accountant or Manager Job Opportunity

Job Title     Tax Senior Accountant or Manager
Auto req ID     12032BR
Location     NL_St. John's
Employer:       KMPG
Category     Accounting
About Us
KPMG Enterprise professionals are dedicated solely to helping business owners and entrepreneurs of privately-held businesses to grow and build thriving enterprises. We serve as trusted business advisers –- and the right business adviser can make a big difference by contributing valuable perspectives, ideas and options to help business owners capitalize on opportunities.
St. John's is the oldest and most easterly city in North America, located in beautiful Newfoundland and Labrador. As the provincial capital, St. John's embodies a deep cultural history combined with a growing economic sector. With a population of over 180,000 St. John's enjoys big-city convenience while maintaining small-town charm. This gorgeous harbour town is also a vibrant business sector, backed by strong growth in the natural resource and energy industries.  Only in Newfoundland and Labrador can you watch ancient icebergs drift, catch a glimpse of one of the region's 10,000 humpback whales, or hike 29,000 km of pristine Atlantic coastline. From the picturesque rows of colourful houses to the energy of the city’s downtown George Street, St. John's promises an appealing place to visit, work and live.


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.
 
Job Requiremts
•           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.
•           Dedicated 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.
•           Ability to lead medium sized client engagements and interact effectively with clients.
•           Previous tax experience at a public accounting firm preferred
•           Professional Accounting Designation (CA, CMA or CGA).
•           Completed or currently enrolled in the CICA In-Depth Tax Course.
•           Effectively manages conflicting demands and priorities.
•           Gives others to take on new tasks and responsibilities.
•           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.
•           Working closely with a Partner as a senior team member on tax planning work for clients.
•           Planning and organizing teams for the preparation of tax returns and conducting and presenting tax research.
•           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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