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Senior Associate_GMS_Kolkata

KPMG · Kolkata

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Collected role description

Role overview

Senior Associate_GMS_Kolkata at KPMG

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review miscellaneous tax, payroll, and international assignment cost projection calculations
  • Assist in conducting tax research relating to expatriate employees

Required qualifications

  • Minimum Master Degree from reputable universities with excellent academic result, majoring in Accounting or Finance
  • Mandatory technical & functional skills
  • The candidate must have 5 to 6 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in a Big 4 Firm

Preferred qualifications and skills

  • Preferred technical & functional skills

Employment details

  • Apply technical expertise in tax compliance, compensation, global equity, and employment tax engagements to identify and consult on tax issues.
  • Review U.S. payroll reporting, withholding for wages paid to expatriate employees for accuracy including annual compensation statements
  • Location: Kolkata [West Bengal] [India]

Additional role details

  • Roles & responsibilities
  • Prepare and Review tax returns, equalization calculations, and other miscellaneous tax forms for expatriate employees
  • Participate, or possibly lead projects, in expatriate tax, foreign national tax returns, mobility program support, global compensation review, global pensions, and payroll.
  • Report to the engagement Manager(s) or Senior Manager(s) and assist in leading the overall engagement coordination as well as provide technical guidance to junior team members.
  • Research tax theory and positions, and applying them to specific client needs
  • Draft correspondence with IRS or state taxing authorities in relation to tax notices and/or audits for expatriates
  • Train New joiners on expatriate taxation.
  • This role is for you if you have the below Educational qualifications
  • Enrolled Agent or, Pursuing Enrolled Agent Certification.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel).
  • Understanding of individual taxes.
  • Broad exposure to income taxation and knowledge of tax regulations.
  • Key behavioral attributes/requirements
  • Willing to work hard, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
  • Strong analytical and advisory skills.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work in fast moving and demanding environment.
  • Strong commitment, multi-tasking and team player.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (including strong presentation skills).
  • Highly proficient in MS Office (especially in excel, word and power point).
  • Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong training, and mentoring skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
  • Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
  • Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skill and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge on Financial Services sector from Global Mobility tax perspective is an added advantage.
  • An awareness of and an interest in the US political and economic environment.

Collected minimum qualification

<p style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 6.47pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="color: rgb(30, 73, 226); font-family: "KPMG Bold";"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Roles & responsibilities</span></span></p><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Prepare and review miscellaneous tax, payroll, and international assignment cost projection calculations</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Prepare and Review tax returns, equalization calculations, and other miscellaneous tax forms for expatriate employees</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Apply technical expertise in tax compliance, compensation, global equity, and employment tax engagements to identify and consult on tax issues.</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Participate, or possibly lead projects, in expatriate tax, foreign national tax returns, mobility program support, global compensation review, global pensions, and payroll.</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Report to the engagement Manager(s) or Senior Manager(s) and assist in leading the overall engagement coordination as well as provide technical guidance to junior team members.</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Assist in conducting tax research relating to expatriate employees</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Research tax theory and positions, and applying them to specific client needs</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Draft correspondence with IRS or state taxing authorities in relation to tax notices and/or audits for expatriates</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Review U.S. payroll reporting, withholding for wages paid to expatriate employees for accuracy including annual compensation statements</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Train New joiners on expatriate taxation.</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"> </div><p style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 6.47pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="color: rgb(30, 73, 226); font-family: "KPMG Bold";"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">This role is for you if you have the below</span></span></p><p style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 6.47pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>Educational qualifications</strong></span></span></p><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Minimum Master Degree from reputable universities with excellent academic result, majoring in Accounting or Finance</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Enrolled Agent or, Pursuing Enrolled Agent Certification.</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"> </div><p style="direction: ltr; line-height: 80%; margin-bottom: 6.47pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="color: rgb(30, 73, 226); font-family: "KPMG Bold";"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Mandatory technical & functional skills</span></span></p><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">The candidate must have 5 to 6 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in a Big 4 Firm</span></span></div><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel).</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Understanding of individual taxes.</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Broad exposure to income taxation and knowledge of tax regulations.</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0.17in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"> </div><p style="direction: ltr; line-height: 80%; margin-bottom: 6.47pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="color: rgb(30, 73, 226); font-family: "KPMG Bold";"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Key behavioral attributes/requirements</span></span></p><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Willing to work hard, enthusiastic and self-motivated.</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Strong analytical and advisory skills.</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Good communication and interpersonal skills.</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Able to work in fast moving and demanding environment.</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Strong commitment, multi-tasking and team player.</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (including strong presentation skills).</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Highly proficient in MS Office (especially in excel, word and power point).</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Strong training, and mentoring skills.</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin: 0pt 0in 0pt 0.38in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.</span></span></div><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.38in; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.</span></span></div><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.38in; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.38in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">·</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Strong organizational skill and attention to detail.</span></span></div><p style="direction: ltr; line-height: 80%; margin-bottom: 6.47pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"> </p><p style="direction: ltr; line-height: 80%; margin-bottom: 6.47pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="color: rgb(30, 73, 226); font-family: "KPMG Bold";"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Preferred technical & functional skills</span></span></p><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; margin: 0pt 0in 0pt 0.19in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.19in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">•</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Knowledge on Financial Services sector from Global Mobility tax perspective is an added advantage.</span></span></div><div class="O0" style="direction: ltr; margin: 0pt 0in 0pt 0.19in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.19in; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">•</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 141); font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">An awareness of and an interest in the US political and economic environment.</span></span></div>

Collected experience requirement

5-6 years