Corporate Tax Senior Manager - Tax Governance & Risk Management, London (CSQ)
Shape the Future of Tax Governance at KPMG
Are you a highly experienced Corporate Tax professional with a strong focus on Tax Governance and Risk Management, ready to drive innovation and lead a growing practice?
KPMG's Tax Governance & Risk Management team is rapidly expanding, and we are seeking an ambitious Senior Manager to join our dynamic team in London, based in our CSQ office, as part of our wider London regional network.
At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading global professional services firm, we empower clients to navigate complex tax landscapes, enhance their governance frameworks, and mitigate critical tax risks. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion isn't just a statement; it's embedded in our inclusive leadership strategy and reflected in our firm-wide targets, creating an environment where diverse perspectives drive innovative solutions. Be part of it.
Why KPMG's Tax Governance & Risk Management Team?
The field of Tax Governance and Risk Management is a constantly evolving and increasingly high-profile area, offering a broad range of quality career paths for ambitious individuals. Joining our team means you will:
- Lead Transformative Projects: Play a pivotal role in expanding and shaping KPMG’s tax governance offering, advising a diverse client base ranging from PE-backed, owner-managed, and family businesses to prominent UK listed companies and multinational corporations.
- Accelerate Your Expertise: Be at the forefront of identifying and managing global tax risks, building sustainable tax control frameworks, and navigating the tax implications of technology and transformation projects.
- Strategic Impact: Guide clients through critical areas such as Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) and Corporate Criminal Offence (CCO) compliance, HMRC business risk review preparations, and the development and publication of their tax strategies.
- Leverage Technology: Drive the adoption of cutting-edge tax technology to improve clients' risk management and compliance processes, setting new industry standards.
- Dynamic & Collaborative Environment: Join a fast-growing, intellectually curious team that thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. You'll benefit from the support of a strong and ambitious leadership team and contribute to a culture where collective success is celebrated.
- London Advantage: Based in our modern CSQ office, you'll be integrated into a broader London regional team, offering extensive networking opportunities and exposure to a wide array of tax specialists.
Your Impact and Responsibilities as a Senior Manager:
As a key leader within our Tax Governance & Risk Management team, you will:
- Expert Advisory: Provide specialist advice to clients on developing and implementing robust tax governance frameworks, including:
- Identifying and mitigating global tax risks.
- Designing and embedding sustainable tax control frameworks to meet international tax authority requirements.
- Advising on the tax risk implications within broader tax transformation and technology projects.
- Ensuring compliance with Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) and Corporate Criminal Offence (CCO) regulations.
- Preparing for and managing HMRC business risk reviews.
- Assisting with the development, documentation, and publication of clients' tax strategies.
- Guiding clients through global tax transparency and sustainability reporting requirements.
- Liaising effectively with HMRC on tax governance-related matters.
- Business Development: Proactively seek out and pursue new opportunities, actively participating in business development activities alongside Directors and Partners, including managing proposals, delivering compelling tender documents, and presenting at client pitches.
- Team Leadership & Development: Take ownership of coaching, developing, and inspiring more junior members of the team, fostering their technical skills, and accelerating their career growth within KPMG.
- Operational & Strategic Contribution: Manage aspects of the team’s operations and performance, including strategic resourcing, and contribute to the broader development and expansion of the firm's tax governance offering.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with specialists across various departments within the UK and our extensive overseas network to oversee their input into multidisciplinary tax advisory projects.
What You'll Bring:
- We are looking for individuals who are not only technically excellent but also possess the drive, curiosity, and leadership to excel in this specialized and high-impact area.
- Proven experience in winning and leading a range of complex tax governance projects, similar to those outlined above.
- ACA, CA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent qualification, complemented by strong corporate tax and accounting knowledge.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, coach, a