The posting
Overview
At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Mandarin speaking tax professional at the Manager level in our dynamic and growing Asia Pacific Network tax practice. As an integral member of this team, you will work closely with KPMG Partners to provide tax advisory and compliance services to a vast array of clients while supporting the evolution of the practice and drive engagements in our Asia Pacific Network.
Our Asia Pacific tax practice is the largest practice in the Greater Vancouver Area, providing a wide range of tax planning, advisory and compliance services to high net-worth families and corporations with roots in Asia Pacific region (mainly mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan). We, together with KPMG global member firms, help personal and corporate clients navigate through complex tax environment and identify most efficient tax solutions while meeting the business, legal, financing and family needs. We have advised on some of the most significant in-bound transactions in local history and are experiencing rapid growth.
What you will do
- Leading 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.
- Working with other office members in attracting new work to the firm.
What you bring to the role
- 5 years' experience in a public accounting firm, 3 years in a dedicated Tax role.
- Fluency in Mandarin and English is a requirement.
- Professional Accounting Designation.
- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Completed, or nearly completed the CPA In-Depth tax course.
- Excellent people management skills.
- Highly motivated individual with a passion for learning and a desire for growth.
- Excellent client service skills with the ability to understand the client’s business.
- Aptitude for building trusting relationships with broad groups of stakeholders, prospects, and clients as well as diverse family members.
- Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and/or family businesses and have a strong understanding of their needs and of the issues they face.
- Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism in the performance of duties.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Effectively manages conflicting demands and priorities.
- Gives others the opportunity to take on new tasks and responsibilities.
- Emphasizes on quality and adds value in their client offerings and services.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Able to instill enthusiasm in others to achieve desired results.
- Able to provide persuasive and self-assured responses to challenging questions.
KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $85,500-$128,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.
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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.
AI Usage
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