Associate 2-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.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or MBA finance from reputable universities with excellent academic result, majoring in Accounting, Taxation or Finance.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Excel, tax compliance technology software and tax compliance process standards required. Proficiency with Alteryx, PowerPoint, Visio or process mapping software desired.

• Minimum one to two years of recent tax compliance experience in an accounting firm, corporation, and/or law firm

• Demonstrate effective verbal, written and organizational skills to communicate clearly and professionally with team members and engagement teams; attention to project details, timelines and work ethic to accomplish project assignments

• Ability to handle multiple engagements concurrently, prioritize competing tasks; demonstrate attention to project details, timelines and work ethic to accomplish project assignments.

Technical and Training Skills

• Beginner proficiency in 1040 on Federal and state tax compliance.
• Beginner proficiency in GoRS and Microsoft Excel • Beginner awareness of the firm's technology and processes around tax compliance for corporate and partnership entities. • Prepares simple federal, state, and international tax returns, including processing book/tax differences and non-US data using provided technical inputs and tax software. • Demonstrates effective self-review and problem-solving skills to produce high-quality work with minimal errors, while working both independently and collaboratively. • Demonstrates foundational tax compliance knowledge and technology skills across key focus areas such as Partnerships, Corporate, State, or International, with awareness of industry-specific considerations and their impact on compliance and technology applications. • Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication, organizational and research skills, with keen attention to detail and a solid work ethic; excels both independently and in collaborative environments • Demonstrates effective time management skills to assist team in meeting deliverables and contribute as a productive member of a project team. • Ability Effectively communicates work status, understands project budgets, tracks key metrics, and completes performance reviews on time. • Demonstrates understanding and appropriate application of Circular 230, Tax Shelter and Reportable Transactions Rules and the Deferred Prosecution Agreement, including elevated and covered opinion standards. • Compliant with KPMG Code of Conduct, AICPA and state ethics rules, independence rules, and all other applicable firm policies and professional practice standards.