International Payroll Tax Manager

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

As a member of the global mobility team you will work closely with KPMG Senior Managers and Managers on payroll planning initiatives and requirements. Your organizational skills will enable you to prepare Canadian payroll remittances for our clients in a timely fashion. The ideal candidate is comfortable working towards tight deadlines with little supervision.

• Organizing and planning the expatriate payroll compliance needs of clients
• Processing and/or reviewing the full cycle processing of multiple, medium to high complexity client payrolls in a timely and accurate manner.  (Medium to high complexity payrolls consist of processing across multiple provinces, including Quebec, multiple payroll cycles, multiple business numbers and cross-border (the U.S.)).
• Preparing payroll gross-up tax calculations
• Conducting and presenting payroll tax research
• Payroll tax advisory on various payroll topics including non-resident certification, withholding waivers, taxable benefits, etc.
• Liaising and resolve issues with various government departments on behalf of the clients
• Ensure all paperwork and remittances are completed
• Producing and/or reviewing year-end tax form production for all payroll compliance (Federal, Provincial and other)
• Participating in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

• Must have 2 years + of expatriate payroll experience
• Year-end experience with tax form production, CRA, MRQ
• Knowledge of legislation that governs payroll in Canada (Federal, Provincial and Other).
• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism in the performance of duties to deliver quality service and value to clients
• Strong sense of organization, attention to detail, time management, and ability to multi-task to maintain a high level of productivity in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to establish and maintain strong client relations
• Accurate data entry skills required
• Intermediate PC computing experience and understanding of MS office applications
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work independently or in a team environment, including advanced communication skills both written and oral

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Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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