GMS Tax Assistant Manager

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

To prepare and review US tax returns
To prepare and review of US tax equalisation calculations
To conduct US arrival and departure briefings
To conduct US ITIN meetings
To correspond with US Federal and State tax authorities for resolution of tax enquiries
To build and maintain good relationships with clients
To be the day to day contact for allocated clients
To contribute to client service teams, helping ensure they function smoothly and effectively
To prepare written US advice for clients and advise clients on US GMS issues
Project management of advisory projects carried out for clients
Business development/proposals
To manage and coach more junior staff
To coordinate with overseas member firms to provide cross border advice and tax compliance issues

Qualifications and Skills

US CPA or Enrolled Agent

Experience and Background

Global mobility tax services experience with US global mobility background
Experience holding US arrival and departure briefings
Experience holding US ITIN meetings
Experience dealing with tax returns for business travellers to the US
Experience of applying US double taxation agreements (particularly the US/UK DTA)
Experience of working with US clients and awareness of US tax issues
Experience of managing global assignee populations
Energetic, committed, and ambitious
High level of personal responsibility and accountability for own work
Capacity to receive positive, constructive feedback
Analytical; identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information
Safeguards and enhances the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
Motivated by a passion for the international aspects of our work, professional proficiency, and a desire to serve and lead excellent global service teams
Capable of working to deadlines, showing resilience under pressure and ability to apply knowledge to non-routine situations
Able to demonstrate sound professional judgement including the ability to identify issues/concerns and consult where appropriate with more senior staff