Description:

The world of global advisory, audit and tax compliance services for large multi-nationals is rapidly changing and heavily dependent on technology. The KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) is a KPMG special purpose member firm offering a way for clients to leverage KPMG top talent and technology platforms through regional teams of specialists, enabling economies of scale and a new way of working that expands beyond local capability.

Together with KDN, KPMG member firms can drive the sales and delivery of global solutions at a competitive price and in a repeatable and consistent manner. As a member of KDN, you’ll be a part of the KPMG family working alongside some of our profession’s most skilled practitioners on rewarding programs and initiatives that are changing the way business operates, delivering value to our clients, and driving positive change in the communities we serve. You’ll be enabling KDN accelerate new ways of working, using cutting-edge technology and working together with our member firms located in nearly 150 countries to help us achieve our ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm.

And through your work, you’ll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources, and an inclusive, supportive environment to help you reach your full potential.

Role Summary:

Kuala Lumpur is the host to KPMG’s Delivery Network’s ASPAC Compliance Delivery Centre (‘’ACDC’’), which offers tax compliance services in ASPAC. The team is culturally diverse, comprising of many different nationalities, backgrounds and skills. ACDC offers end-to-end compliance support for clients and is powered by advanced technology and automation, robust processes and a highly skilled team of client centric professionals. Be part of this exciting journey within KPMG to support in their expansion of compliance services across the region. 

ACDC works closely with KPMG’s Global Tax leaders to translate business requirements into a clear global delivery strategy for delivery centers that supports the needs of global KPMG solutions, including but not limited to, Tax Re imagined. It also creates and operates an inter operable, seamlessly integrated network of Global Delivery Centers to enable globally consistent delivery.

The world of global tax compliance for large multi-nationals is rapidly changing, and KPMG is changing its delivery model to seize the opportunity. Large MNCs have consolidated their compliance operations into a handful of in-house global/regional locations supporting their hundreds of specialty services units worldwide to drive efficiencies. However, tax compliance has become heavily dependent on technology, and MNCs will need to significantly invest in technology to optimize their costs of compliance. Alternatively, they can outsource their compliance to a provider that has the global expertise and can scale its technology investment costs, while offering an efficient delivery model that optimizes integrated centralization the way MNCs have already demonstrated, while integrating it with local SMEs where appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the tax compliance adoption and stakeholder management strategy for KPMG member firms to leverage KDN solutions directed at the Japanese client delivery
• Review of corporate tax returns across multiple jurisdictions in the ASPAC region with focus on Japan as country focal point.
• Build strong relationship with clients, manage pull through opportunities, and ensure the overall client experience is always top quality
• Manage diverse team members and maintain a high-performing team to deliver exceptional client services across a portfolio of clients 
• Coaching and developing team members to achieve technical competencies and efficient performance.
• Support transitioning new clients onboard per standard process and technology. 
• Support transformation initiatives to enable technology adoption across new and existing processes 
• Manage an assigned portfolio of clients and projects and lead teams to deliver tax compliance services effectively. 
• Manage and track the progress of adoption and stakeholder management activities (project management & coordination)
• Develop and deliver presentations and training materials
• Facilitate workshops and meetings
• Translate business requirements and necessary information from Japanese to English that is needed to manage adoption
• Create and update business documentation needed for country onboarding

Requirements :

• A recognized university degree or a professional qualification in Accounting / Finance / Computer Science / Data Sciences /Economics or a member of a recognized professional accounting /taxation body
• Proficiency in English and Japanese
• Candidate with minimum 8+ years of experience with corporate tax compliance.
• Strong experience in roles requiring adoption and stakeholder management
• Experience with shared services, managed services and/or outsourcing would be beneficial
• Strong understanding of the Japanese market and culture
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional or shared service experience managing clients or processes would be preferred

KDN is inclusive! 

Everyone brings a unique perspective. We want to harness diverse thinking by bringing bright minds together and valuing the differences that lead to stronger insights and innovation. At KDN, we recognise that we need Inclusion, Diversity and Equality to be successful. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels. This means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent, removing barriers that can prevent our people from reaching their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which maximises collaboration and empowers everyone at KPMG to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage authenticity, honor individual priorities, and respect your choices.