🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ KPMG Nigeria – 5 Positions

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) IT Network Officer
2.) Consultant & Senior Consultant, Strategy
3.) Manager, Tax
4.) Experienced Tax Professional
5.) Senior Manager, Trade & Customs

Job Title: IT Network Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• Working as a member of a dynamic team, you will be the first point of contact for any network and server related issues.
• You will be required to configure and install network devices and servers.
• Troubleshoot faults on the critical devices and solve technical problems, either through remote or physical intervention.
• A strong customer focus and a “can do” attitude is desirable and excellent communication skills are essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Setting up of new servers including RAID configuration and Windows Server OS installation.
• Deployment of Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and 2019 operating systems
• Configuration and deployment of Cisco Routers and Switches.
• Knowledge of Microsoft System Configuration Centre Manager (SCCM)
• Virtual machine management using Microsoft Hyper-V
• Responsible for incremental and full Backup and recovery of critical data using Veritas Backup Exec.
• Active Directory management; group policy creation and assignment; Microsoft Exchange management.
• Maintaining a scalable and reliable SAN storage network

Job Requirements

• University Degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline with at least a Second-Class Upper Division.
• Relevant Microsoft and Cisco or equivalent professional qualification desirable
• At least 3 years relevant IT experience.
• Broad knowledge of current IT development and integration technologies and best practice.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Intrested and qualified candidates should
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Job Titles: Consultant & Senior Consultant, Strategy

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organisations in today's most important industries.
• Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It is also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and supports our communities.
• Our team works with clients on some of the largest, most complex and pressing strategic planning, operating model and programme implementation projects.
• We are involved in many fascinating projects, some of which are helping our clients navigate digital disruption and the rapidly evolving business landscape.
• We are working in sectors including financial services, telecommunications, technology, oil and gas, FMCG, services, non-profit and the public sector amongst others.
• We are currently seeking Consultants and Senior Consultants to join our Strategy practice.

Job Details

• Work as part of a team to address complex market, strategic, operational and organisational issues
• Develop business cases and implementation plans to underpin successful delivery
• Lead work stream and analysis on engagements and take responsibility for small teams when required
• Contribute to the delivery and presentation of client deliverables
• Support client workshops and present insights and recommendations enabled by strategic thinking, technical knowledge, strong and clear communication skills
• Work collaboratively with client staff and management, often working in joint teams in the development and delivery of recommendations
• Support business development activity, showing initiative in building relationships with clients during engagements
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management to support practice development

Requirements

• A minimum of a Second Class Upper degree
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage
• 3 - 6 years of experience in any of these areas: strategy, customer experience, digital transformation, operational transformation and financial management
• Demonstrated ability to apply structured thinking, analysis techniques to complex and ambiguous problems
• Creative problem solving ability and inquisitive mindset
• Intellectual curiosity and an ability to work independently; be comfortable developing answers and solutions often when the client requirement remains unclear, or changes
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of exposure to project management is desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Very good proficiency in PowerPoint and MS Office suite is essential
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Intrested and qualified candidates should
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Job Title: Manager, Tax

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Assist clients to evaluate their tax positions and provide quality advice based on extant provisions of the tax laws, relevant regulations and KPMG’s responsible tax practice code.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects involving diverse tax issues.
• Review the business structures of companies, including multinational companies to identify tax and operational inefficiencies in the processes and provide tax planning opportunities as applicable.
• Provide tailored tax advice that addresses the peculiarities of each client’s needs.
• Drive business development efforts and the Firm’s strategic initiatives.
• Build and manage relationship with clients.
• Build and maintain sound relationship with relevant tax authorities and regulators at the management level.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in job delivery and overall client service delivery.
• Supervise, coach and develop younger team members.

Qualifications

• About 7 - 10 years of relevant tax consulting experience in any of these industries/areas - CIM, FSI, ENR, M&A, transfer pricing. Tax experience with any of the Big 4 firms will be added advantage.
• Minimum of second class (upper division) Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in any discipline.
• Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
• Excellent business development, financial, analytical, and accounting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Appetite for learning new skills in a challenging and supportive environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and project management skills.
• Client-focused, result-driven orientation and business savvy.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with clients at very senior levels.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Intrested and qualified candidates should
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Job Title: Experienced Tax Professional

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the tax issues of designated clients
• Lead engagement teams for the delivery of tasks such as tax computations, advisory opinions, tax audit exercise, tax compliance reviews, tax compliance activities etc.
• Work with managers and partners in providing excellent customer service experience for clients
• Act as a reliable pivot of engagement teams, bridging the gap between junior team members and the management cadre of the Firm
• Identify areas for value addition in service delivery for clients
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects involving diverse tax issues
• Drive business development efforts and the Firm’s strategic initiatives
• Build and maintain sound relationship with clients, tax authorities and relevant regulators
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in job delivery and overall client service delivery
• Supervise, coach and develop junior members of the team.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years tax consulting experience in any of these industries/areas – CIM, FSI, ENR, M&A, transfer pricing, some of which should be in a lead capacity. Tax experience with any of the Big 4 is an added advantage.
• Member/ student member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Sound knowledge of the provisions of the tax laws – Companies Income Tax Act, Personal Income Tax Act, Petroleum Profits Tax Act, Value Added Tax Act, Capital Gains Tax Act, Stamp Duties Act etc.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant clarification circulars, Regulations, Guidelines, Public Notices, Executive Orders and judicial pronouncements on tax matters
• Ability to review tax computations of varied complexity, ensuring that appropriate treatment is given to each financial item
• Ability to prepare/review draft advisory opinions in line with extant fiscal laws and Regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication, and business writing skills
• Proficiency in Office Suite, good interpersonal skill and leadership qualities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Senior Manager, Trade & Customs

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Role

• We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead our Trade and Customs Practice.
• The Senior Manager will work closely with the Partners to manage client delivery teams and provide support on trade and customs engagements across all industry sectors.
• The Manager will lead significant teams of staff on both internal and external client engagements and take charge of the Business unit.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating complete range of Customs engagements under the instructions and review of the Partner in charge, by liaising with other partners, managers, seniors associate and associates as well as professionals in relevant business lines.
• Advise clients on customs regulations, import/export laws, and international trade agreements.
• Ensure that clients comply with all relevant trade, customs, and tax regulations.
• Keep abreast of changes in trade and customs laws and regulations and update clients accordingly.
• Reviewing the draft deliverables of trade and customs managers and preparing the deliverables for the final partner review.
• Collaboration both internally and externally
• Lead business development activities aimed at growing the business portfolio and revenues from trade and customs related services.
• Coaching and mentoring the Customs managers, senior associates, and associates on their day-to-day activities
• Plan and organize internal training sessions, together with the leadership of the KPMG African Trade and Customs Practice team, and technical meetings as part of the skills development for the Customs team.
• Interacting with the regulatory authorities to solve complex matters of the clients (e.g., representation during the post clearance audits, filing complaints, participating in meetings for presenting the situation of the clients, participating in meetings for discussing changes in legislation etc.).
• Manage the relationship with clients and other stakeholders, under the direct supervision and review of the Partner in charge.
• High level management and maintenance of Risk and quality control on assignments, projects and firmwide.
• Perform, supervise, or review the internal risk procedures regarding client onboarding, independence check, legal compliance obligations (e.g., AML, DAC6, GDPR etc.), contracting, billing and collection process, as part of portfolio management activity.
• Work efficiently as a team member, sharing responsibilities, providing support, improving, maintaining, and updating communication with the entire management team.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university preferably in International trade, Logistics, Taxation, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Law and Economics or other Business-related courses.
• Minimum experience of 12 years in trade and customs related work, preferably in consultancy services/ Customs Authority and or Industry.
• Post Graduate Diploma/ Masters in Customs or any professional qualification in trade and customs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Access, and experience performing internet research.
• Minimum experience of 10 years in managing project assignment and teams.
• Demonstrated experience of winning engagements in the market, with a focus on tax governance
• Have an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the AFCFTA and WTO Agreement, protocols, and annextures.
• Extensive depth of knowledge and experience in Tax laws and rules of the West African region.
• Established relationship and remarks with Nigeria Custom service, Ministry of trade and multilateral development organizations.

Skills set:

• Strong knowledge of trade and customs regulations, laws and procedures.
• Ability to analyze data and provide insights.
• Excellent Leadership and Interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent managerial, organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Proven ability to manage teams, delegate work and develop team members.
• Strong technical knowledge in Customs legislation, compliance, planning and strategy.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online