Senior In-house Counsel

A Senior In-house Counsel to lead the preparation of transfer pricing documentation studies reports and who can deliver best in class tax advisory services to a diverse range of clients in several different sectors and countries.

KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG is the brand under which the member firms of KPMG International Limited (“KPMG International”) operate and provide professional services. “KPMG” is used to refer to individual member firms within the KPMG organization or to one or more member firms collectively.

KPMG firms operate in 138 countries and territories with more than 276,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. Each KPMG member firm is responsible for its own obligations and liabilities

KPMG in Caricom is seeking to hire talented, highly motivated Senior In-house Counsel who can deliver tax advisory services to a diverse range of clients in several different sectors and countries and support the preparation of transfer pricing documentation studies reports.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ​Prepares and reviews draft correspondence to clients, and to the tax authorities in response to tax notices served on clients.
• ​Prepares and reviews complete, well-reasoned and reader-friendly technical tax analyses or tax advisories for approval by the Tax Partner, and subsequent ​issue​to clients.
• ​Research tax and other relevant laws to inform compliance and advisory exercises, and to build understanding of domestic and international tax concepts.  Undertakes relevant study to develop or increase that knowledge.
• ​Acts as a first point of contact for clients and competently liaises with clients on assigned matters.
• ​Keeps abreast of client issues with a view to improving our service or identifying other service opportunities by contacting clients regularly regarding work matters or following up on outstanding invoices.
• Liaises with the revenue authorities to address issues such as tax assessments, appeals and interpretations of tax laws and regulations.
• ​Builds a strong relationship with key taxing authority representatives to facilitate the resolution of client tax matters.
• Develops tax strategies to maximize tax efficiency and to provide business and tax planning advice for clients.
• ​Supervises and mentors and develops associates and senior associates.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in taxation, transfer pricing, law and in other areas relevant to the role.​

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:​

• Bachelor of Laws Degree and Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Accounting / Business.
• ​A graduate of the Norman Manley Law School or the Hugh Wooding Law School or a graduate of Law School in another Commonwealth territory
• ​A minimum of seven (7) years’ post-qualification experience.
• ​A master's degree in taxation would be an asset. 
• ​Experience in Jamaican or Caribbean or United Kingdom taxation, or at Tax Administration Jamaica or at a Taxation Services practice is a distinct advantage.​