KPMG is a professional service company, being one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, EY and PwC. We are seeking a Customs Manager to provide consulting support on a multitude of customs engagements and offer expert advice to clients on all Customs matters. The role involves building and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding business needs, and providing tailored Customs tax solutions.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Provide Customs consulting support on a multitude of customs engagements.
Provide expert advice to clients on any Customs matters.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, which include understanding their business needs and providing tailored Customs tax solutions.
Lead business development activities aimed at growing the business portfolio and revenues from Customs related services.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients on Customs tax matters and address their queries and concerns promptly.
Keep abreast of Customs trends and best practices in tax planning and compliance.
Supervise and mentor junior tax professionals, providing guidance on technical matters and fostering professional development.
Prepare and present clear and concise reports on tax-related matters to clients and other stakeholders.
Lead in thought leadership through writing articles and participating in activities aimed at brand enhancement.
Perform engagement management activities including engagement set up, resource planning, billing analysis, invoicing and collection.
Negotiate tax rulings.
Help clients develop and implement effective Customs and trade management strategy.
Simultaneously implement multiple projects which involves client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering and coordination of KPMG and client resources.
Draft opinion letters, responses to Revenue Authority inquiries, Revenue Authority ruling requests and other technical memoranda.
Liaise with client’s finance/accounting/logistics departments and tax advisors to gather pertinent facts for analysis of tax risks.
Research and consult on various Customs tax matters to build technical competence, develop business and industry expertise.
Manage work in progress, billings and debtors for own client portfolio.
Any other duties as may be assigned.
Academic/Professional Qualifications and Experience
Business-related Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
Post Graduate Diploma/ Masters in Customs or any professional qualification in Customs from an accredited college/university 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 seven years of tax experience in an accounting firm, corporation, and/or law firm.
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.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the KPMG application portal at forms.office.com.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should follow the application link to the KPMG forms portal: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1196816. Ensure all required information is submitted via the Microsoft Forms link provided there.
