Job Description

This is a great opportunity for high caliber professionals who wish to work and thrive in a high performance and demanding environment.

 

The Opportunity:

• Lead a team of staff together with the partner in charge to organize and duly execute projects
• Ensure work is prepared in accordance with professional standards, and in compliance with the Law and Regulations
• Develop recommendations and implementation plans and make informed decisions in complex and judgmental areas following client request and submitted circumstances;
• Identify and present direct tax opportunities and risks;
• Work in teams, delegate to and review work of junior staff and cooperate with senior level team members;
• Keep up to date with all developments in the field of direct taxation and share the knowledge through presentations and seminars;
• Provide on the job training and guidance to the team members
• Report directly to the engagement partner/manager
• Liaise with clients
• Have direct communication with the tax office and the KPMG Network Firms

 

The Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA)
• University degree with a minimum grade of 2:1 or equivalent in any discipline
• Minimum 5 years tax experience
• Good knowledge of the Cyprus Tax legislation and practices and the principles of International Tax Law, particularly the OECD Guidelines and EU Directives and Regulations
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of common principles of direct tax and effectively apply them in the context of direct tax engagements
• Ability to draft professional reports addressing client requests
• Experience with preparation of all types of tax forms and returns
• Excellent knowledge of the Greek and English languages (written and spoken). Additional language skills shall be considered as an advantage
• IT literacy with sound knowledge of Excel/Word/Data Snipper, etc.

 

Personal Characteristics:

• Business awareness and high motivation
• Problem solving skills
• Commitment, honesty and willingness to learn
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail and drive to deliver quality work
• Willingness to travel within Cyprus and abroad
• Good coaching skills and project management skills

 

The Benefits:

Financial

• Competitive remuneration package (incl. 13th salary)
• Bonus Scheme that reflects firm & individual performance
• Provident Fund

 

Health and Wellbeing

• BeWell@KPMG – a holistic programme to support employees’ wellbeing
  • In-house occupational psychologist
  • Occupational doctor
  • KPMG Gym benefits
• Running Club
• Wellbeing committee

 

Life at KPMG

• Excellent opportunities for career development & advancement
• Hybrid working model (working from the office, client and home)
• Flexible working hours
• Flexible Lunch Break
• Friday afternoon off
• Flexible Lunch Break
• Flex Fridays for July & August (Reduced Hours – 36hours)
• Reduced hours & Mother’s scheme working options
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday entitlement from the 1st day you join
• Global Mobility programme
• Dress for your Day
• Free Parking

 

If you believe that you have the above qualities and this opening sounds interesting apply now.

 

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Should you have any queries in completing the online application form, please do not hesitate to contact us.

T: 22 209196, E: recruitment@kpmg.com.cy

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KPMG LIMITED

KPMG operates in Cyprus since 1948 and currently employs more than 900 professionals working from 6 different offices around the country. We are a member of the global network of KPMG, one of the world's largest professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services, employing 207.000 people in 153 countries and territories. Our clients look to KPMG for a consistent standard of service based on high order professional capabilities, industry insight and local knowledge and expertise.