Senior Associate - Tax Compliance and Client Services

Senior Associate-KDNI KPMG Delivery Network India (KDNI) is a diverse entity spread across multiple cities in India. We are an important part of the KPMG Delivery Network (KDN), a global organization that supports KPMG member firms in delivering global priority solutions to their clients across a number of different industries. Our team of over 3,000 professionals in India are known for their technical acumen and business insights, that come together to deliver exceptional client service. When you join KDN, you’ll be a part of the wider KPMG global network 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 the clients of KPMG member firms and driving positive change in the communities we serve. As a KDN India colleague you will be helping to accelerate new ways of working, using cutting-edge technology to create increased value, and working together with member firm colleagues across the globe to drive sustainable growth and help achieve our ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm. Role Description: This individual would play a role as a member of the Private Client Services (PCS) and Family Office (FO) practices for the Canadian Geography, KPMG Global Services (KGS). The individual would be reporting in to the Assistant Manager at KGS and would be responsible for: • Provide day-to-day support to Assistant Managers to assist with the delivery of tax computations and client service. • Help PCS clients meet their federal and state tax obligations. This includes examining their tax situations and performing accurate calculations using their financial documents and determining clients refunds or the amount of taxes owed and communicating the same to the onshore managers • Collaborating with colleagues to prepare tax returns like T1, T1 NR, T1 PY IN / PY OUT, US 1040, US 1040NR, US 1040 DS and filing appropriate paperwork, all while providing excellent customer service. • Involve majorly in preparation of complex tax returns with forms like 5471, 3520, 3520-A, 8621, 8858, K-1, T1135, T1161, T1243, T1244 etc., alongside review tasks of the job completed by the preparers • Develops knowledge of current tax legislation across Canada & US Personal Tax. • Act as buddy to the junior staff and oversee their technical grooming. • Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent. This role is for you if you have the below Educational qualifications • Minimum Master Degree from reputable universities with excellent academic result, majoring in Accounting or Finance Work experience • Minimum of 3 to 4 year of professional experience, preferably in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 public accounting firm. Mandatory technical & functional skills • Strong tax accounting skills with proficiency in Canada & US GAAP and tax compliance. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e., Excel). • Understanding of Canada & US personal taxes, State & Provincial returns & Foreign Reporting Forms. • Preferred technical & functional skills • Able to adapt quickly to use new technologies. • Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and to work proactively with minimal instruction. • Prioritization and time management skills. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. Key behavioral attributes/requirements • Hard working, enthusiastic and self-motivated. • Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude. Experience Level Mid Level