KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Our purpose is to inspire confidence and empower change. We have a notable Africa Footprint serving clients across the continent. Our East Africa practice comprises Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

The Nairobi office serves as the regional coordinating office providing the required networking to facilitate delivery of services on a timely basis to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations..


Key roles and responsibilities

• Manage and deliver transfer pricing services 
• Produce extensive financial and economic analysis/models to support restructuring/pricing decisions and transfer pricing compliance. 
• Perform functional and risk analyses. 
• Prepare Reports, presentations and other deliverables related to projects including master files, local files and Country-by-Country reports. 
• Assist client in implementation of the transfer pricing models and policies. 
• Draft transfer pricing reports for documentation and audit defense purposes. 
• Collaborate with tax authorities on issues arising from transfer pricing audits. 
• Assist in developing strategies for obtaining advance pricing agreements and negotiate with tax authorities 
• Present work of high quality with minimum input by Directors or Partners. 
• Continuously come up with innovative ways to improve processes internally within the BU and firm and for clients. 
• Develop and manage client relationships through in-depth understanding of client businesses and expectations, providing valued insights, explanations, and proactive guidance. 
• Analyze tax treaties and interpret them in line with the OECD and United Nations Model Tax Conventions 
• Identify and pursue potential business opportunities and build relationships with potential clients and referrals to further business growth. 
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the firm’s service offering, participate in business development activities and selling of products for tax team and other Business units. 
• Manage work processes to ensure Tax recoverability targets are met, bills are raised, and collections are done on a timely basis. 
• Ensure adherence to firm’s risk processes. 
• Keeping updated with changes in legislation affecting tax and wider firm’s service offering. 
• Continuous professional development including; learning hours and courses to enhance/develop skills. 
• Lead Tax seniors and associates with a purpose of growing and developing them through coaching, feedback, providing guidance and opportunities for growth.
   

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience: 

• Business related Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university 
• Professional qualifications e.g., ADiT, ACCA, CPA are highly desirable. 
• Any professional qualification in Taxation from an accredited college/university will be an added advantage 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access along with experience performing internet research. 
• A minimum of five years of tax experience in an accounting firm, corporation, and/or law firm. 
• Excellent structuring and tax advisory skills. 
• Should be able to identify prospective business opportunities. 
• Good knowledge and appreciation of tax legislation and regulatory environment. 
• Working knowledge of accounting information systems and Tax tools.
   

Personal attributes: 

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information. 
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients. 
• Ability to handle simultaneously multiple engagements and client service teams. 
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks. 
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Mentorship and coaching skills. 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent negotiation skills.

We offer: 

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa. 
• Continuous learning and development. 
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams. 
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative. 
• Opportunity for international travel.
   

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If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please use the link below to apply:
Manager – Transfer Pricing – Candidate’s Summary. Filling the link is mandatory for consideration alongside your application to talentrecruit@kpmg.co.ke quoting ‘Manager – Transfer Pricing’ by 09 September 2024.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.