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Mergers & Acquisitions Associate – Tax & Regulatory Services

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 practice comprises 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 Unit to work as 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 be limited to conducting comprehensive tax due diligence, assessing risks, and advising on tax implications for transaction structures and corporate restructuring.

Responsibilities or duties

• 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 tax, Customs and Excise Duties amongst others.
• Evaluate transaction structures and advice 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 with 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

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

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
• 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.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent advisory and compliance skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information.
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to handle simultaneously multiple engagements and client service teams.
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to work under supervision and learn new skills quickly.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge of Tax laws, rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of accounting information systems and Tax tools.
• Comfort interacting with C-level professionals.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
• Opportunity for international travel.

• 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 tax, Customs and Excise Duties amongst others.
• Evaluate transaction structures and advice 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 with 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

• Excellent advisory and compliance skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information.
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to handle simultaneously multiple engagements and client service teams.
• Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to work under supervision and learn new skills quickly.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge of Tax laws, rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of accounting information systems and Tax tools.
• Comfort interacting with C-level professionals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access along with experience performing internet research.

• Bachelor's degree in a business related or laws from an accredited college/university.
• Professional qualifications e.g., ACCA, CPA are highly desirable.
• Any professional qualification in Taxation from an accredited college/university will be an added advantage.