About This Role
Managing and mentoring junior tax specialists and providing high-quality tax advice and services in the property space are the core duties of this role. This position is for an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager to join a growing Property / Real Estate Tax team.
Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor junior tax specialists to ensure clients receive the highest level of service
- Stay up to date with changes in tax legislation, relevant to Property Tax
- Conduct thorough research and apply findings to provide well-analysed tax opinions and practical advice
- Advise clients on specific tax implications, applying an understanding of legislation, case law, and financial information
- Collaborate with other teams within the firm, beyond the Tax team to provide holistic solutions to clients
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including private equity, investment banks, law firms, and tax authorities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients by acting as a trusted advisor and managing communications in a timely and effective manner
- Contribute to the development of best practices, processes, and procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Taxation, Law, or Accounting
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Tax Advisory roles
- Knowledge of tax legislation and case law
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively advise clients
- Competent user of MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead and mentor more junior tax specialists
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice to have:
- Experience in the property sector
Benefits
- Array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu jabs, subsidised sporting events, access to EAP
- Additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support your and your family's overall health and wellness
- Access to e-bikes and other facilities
- Access to our Wellbeing@KPMG portal which has an extensive array of health and wellness advice
- Hybrid working – a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance
- Access to technology to get your 'home hub' set up
- Work from Overseas policy – extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand
- Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
