Mergers & Acquisitions Associate – Tax & Regulatory Services

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Mergers & Acquisitions Associate – Tax & Regulatory Services, Kenya
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 offices comprise 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.

Position Summary
• We are currently looking for an Associate in our Tax & Regulatory Services. Until you work for a part of a multi-disciplinary team applying industry knowledge and experience to support transaction advisory and tax compliance services to clients. This will include but not limited to conducting comprehensive due diligence, assessing risks, and advising on tax implications for transaction structures and corporate re-structuring.
• Professional qualifications e.g., 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.

Key roles and responsibilities
• Undertake tax due diligences focusing on risk assessment. For all tax heads including Corporate Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Employment taxes and statutory deductions, Withholding taxes, Customs and Excise Duties amongst others.
• Evaluate transaction structures and advise on tax implications as well undertake corporate restructuring advisory.
• Review financial models and valuation models and advise on the tax implications.
• Review and advisory of Share Purchase Agreements.
• Liaise with senior associates and managers to ensure that tax assignments are properly planned and executed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Consultation with clients, reviewing tax information and advise on tax matters.
• Maintain accurate and up to date client records.
• Perform the necessary Risk Management and KYC procedures for engagements.
• Assist senior associates and managers in engagement administration including timely billing and collection.
• Assist in organizing trainings and other departmental activities within and outside the firm, as maybe assigned.
• Contribute to thought leadership through writing articles on topical issues in the M&A space.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in a business related or laws from an accredited college/university.
• Must have a minimum of 2-3 years of working experience in an accounting firm, corporation, and/or law firm.

If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please use the link below to apply:
Mergers & Acquisitions Associate – Tax – Candidate’s Summary. Filling the link is mandatory for consideration alongside your application to talentrecruit@kpmg.co.ke quoting ‘Mergers & Acquisitions Associate - Tax’. This role will be shortlisted on a rolling basis.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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