Manager/Senior Manager, Canadian Corporate Tax, KPMG, Edmonton

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Manager/Senior Manager, Canadian Corporate Tax, KPMG

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22 Oct 2008

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USA & Canada

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CANADA: All

Location:

Edmonton

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All

Type:

permanent

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Do you want to be part of a dynamic team? You can make an impact by joining KPMG.

KPMG’s Canadian Corporate Tax Services practice works with clients to help minimize federal and provincial corporate income and capital taxes. KPMG professionals help improve tax accounting systems to enhance the benefits of tax deferral. We also provide assistance in ruling requests, and in dealing with tax audits and assessments from federal and provincial tax authorities.

Edmonton is an economic leader, located at the center of the hottest economy in Canada. With a metropolitan population of more than one million, Greater Edmonton offers all the services of a major urban center while maintaining a friendly, clean and safe family-oriented environment to work and play. Greater Edmonton offers an excellent quality of life. Recreational opportunities abound with North America´s largest urban green space. There is a rich cultural and entertainment community. Edmonton is known as Festival City playing host to more than 30 major festivals that attract over three million visitors annually, including North America´s largest Fringe Theatre Festival. All of this coupled with a low cost of living, makes Edmonton one of the most desirable areas in North America to call home.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As a lead member you will work closely with KPMG Partners on tax planning initiatives and requirements. Your organizational skills will enable you to oversee the work of junior staff and managers to act as a liase between the Partners and you will work closely with our clients on their tax planning matters. 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.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
-Leading medium and large client tax planning engagements.
-Working closely with Partners and 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 and managers for accuracy and completeness.
-Understanding the concept and working within tax provision requirements for our public company audits.
-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.

THE LIFE:

KPMG offers a variety of comprehensive benefit packages in order to meet the diverse needs of our members – at varying stages of their lives.
-The Firm provides various “People Matters” programs including personal care time, fitness reimbursement, concierge service, and backup care for family members to help firm members improve the balance in their lives and enhance their knowledge or skills.
-Eligible firm members receive an annual bonus, based on firm, team, and individual success.
-As a Firm, we are committed to the individual growth of our members and provide support through semi-annual performance reviews.
-The specialized income tax group works in complex income tax planning assignments for clients and does not work on the annual accounting or tax compliance for our clients.

THE SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS:

A successful candidate will meet and exceed the following skills and behaviours:
-Minimum 5 years specializing within the Tax Group of a public accounting firm working on complex corporate and personal income tax planning assignments.
-Professional Accounting Designation (CA, CMA or CGA).
-Has completed the CICA In depth Tax Course with 2 years post certification professional experience.
-Senior leader and has aspirations for growth within or tax group recognizing the potential for appointment to our senior tax leadership team.
-Excellent people management skills.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Dedication and strong work effort.
-Ability to research and write utilizing electronic tax tools.
-Encourages others to maintain a consistent and steady motivation or pace.
-Provides others with opportunities to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
-Implements processes and procedures to avoid problems from repeating themselves, while keeping in mind practicalities and costs.
-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.
-Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism in the performance of duties.
-Strong project management and organizational skills.
-Ability to lead medium sized client engagements and interact effectively with clients.
-Proven leadership skills.

To apply please visit our Career site by clicking on the link below.

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

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