Tax Manager (KPMG CARICOM)

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of overseeing and ensuring the delivery of Tax engagements from planning through to completion.

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KPMG in Caricom is seeking to hire a dynamic, results-oriented and highly motivated Tax Manager. The successful candidates will be responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries in Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, and Barbados. The role requires strong technical expertise in domestic and international taxation, effective client relationship management, and the ability to supervise and develop team members.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Lead and manage tax compliance and advisory engagements for clients across multiple industries, including financial services, energy, manufacturing, distribution, and professional services.
• Oversee the preparation and review of corporation tax returns, deferred tax calculations, withholding tax filings, VAT returns, and other statutory tax filings in accordance with applicable legislation and deadlines.
• Prepare and review technical tax opinions, advisory memoranda, and client correspondence for Partner and Director review.
• Provide practical advisory support on matters relating to corporate taxation, international taxation, transfer pricing, tax structuring, tax-efficient business operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist clients with regional expansion initiatives and operational setup in Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, and Barbados, ensuring compliance with applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and maintain strong professional relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• ​Liaise directly with the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) and other relevant tax authorities regarding tax audits, assessments, objections, waivers, appeals, and interpretations of tax legislation.
• Support audit engagement teams with the review of corporate tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, uncertain tax positions, and tax-related financial statement disclosures under IFRS.
• Conduct technical tax research on local, regional, and international tax matters, including transfer pricing and cross-border transactions.
• Monitor legislative changes, emerging tax developments, and regulatory updates affecting clients and proactively communicate implications and opportunities.
• Manage engagement budgets, WIP, billing, collections, and engagement profitability in accordance with KPMG financial management expectations.
• Ensure all engagements comply with KPMG risk management policies, internal quality standards, and documentation requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve engagement efficiency, standardize processes, and leverage technology-enabled solutions within the Tax practice.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop Associates, Senior Associates and Assistant Manager through ongoing feedback, performance management, and technical training.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture aligned with KPMG Values and quality expectations.
• ​Contribute to proposals, presentations, client pitches, thought leadership initiatives, and other business development activities to support the growth of KPMG’s Tax practice.
• ​Support cross-functional collaboration with Audit, Advisory, and regional KPMG member firms to deliver integrated client solutions.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent.
• Post-graduate qualification in Taxation is an asset.
• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience in a tax or professional services environment, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong experience in tax compliance and advisory services across multiple industry sectors.
• Prior experience in a Big 4 or international professional services firm is preferred.

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KEY SKILLS

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• A solid understanding of Financial Statements including good working knowledge of IFRSs
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex tax concepts.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline.
• Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines effectively.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional and regional teams.
• Professional judgment, business acumen, and commercial awareness.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Compensation and benefits are very competitive and will be commensurate with experience.

We thank all interested applicants however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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