Tuesday 25 February 2014

TAX: Senior Manager Job Vacancy inVancouver




Job Title:    TAX: Senior Manager
Auto Req ID:    12186BR
Employer:    KPMG

Location:     BC_Vancouver
Job Function:    Tax

Job Description:
Our Greater Vancouver Area (GVA) practice includes offices in Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley, Chilliwack, and Abbotsford. We operate as one business unit to ensure we bring the best talents to our clients no matter where they are located. With over 1,200 total staff, Business in Vancouver named KPMG as the largest accounting and professional services firm in the Greater Vancouver Area in 2013. We maintain significant control locally, which allows us to make client service decisions quickly. This local strength is complemented by our ability to access our national and global resources as needed.KPMG

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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.

Job 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 review 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 Requirements:
  • Excellent people management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Encourages others to maintain a consistent and steady motivation or pace.
  • Provides others with opportunities to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
  • Negotiates effectively by identifying common ground and potential solutions that are beneficial to all parties.
  • Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities.
  • 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.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to lead medium sized client engagements and interact effectively with clients.
  • Minimum 3-5 years specializing in Tax in a public accounting firm or industry.
  • Professional Accounting Designation (CA, CMA or CGA).
  • Enrollement or completion of the In-depth Tax Course.

Job Duties:
  •     Leading medium and large sized client engagements.
  •     Working closely with other members of our team 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.
  •     Advising on planning opportunities, tax minimization strategies, and compliance issues.
  •     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 time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.

Deadline Date: 11/03/2014

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