Tax Technician, Enterprise Tax/Family Office – Asia Pacific Network

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.

Our Asia Pacific tax practice is the largest practice in the Greater Vancouver Area, providing a wide range of tax planning, advisory and compliance services to high net-worth families and corporations with roots in Asia Pacific region (mainly mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan). We, together with KPMG global member firms, help personal and corporate clients navigate through complex tax environment and identify most efficient tax solutions while meeting the business, legal, financing and family needs. We have advised on some of the most significant in-bound transactions in local history and are experiencing rapid growth.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Mandarin speaking tax professional at the Tax Technician level in our dynamic and growing Asia Pacific Network tax practice. As an integral member of this team, you will work closely with KPMG Partners to provide tax advisory and compliance services to a vast array of clients while supporting the evolution of the practice and drive engagements in our Asia Pacific Network.

• Apply KPMG’s accounting practices and methodologies at client engagements.
• Monitor the flow of T1, T2 and other tax compliance information to various team members.
• Prepare working paper files and income tax returns for Individuals, corporations, partnerships and trusts, including foreign reporting.
• Correspond with the Canada Revenue Agency.
• Assist Partners, Senior Managers, and Managers with tax research and project management.

• Undergraduate degree in business, accounting, finance, or accounting/business diploma
• 1 - 2 years post graduate experience with exposure to financial reporting and taxation
• Fluency in Mandarin and English is a requirement
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships
• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professional in the performance of duties
• Willingly takes on and learns new skills by researching a wide variety of tax issues and leveraging latest technology.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information 

The expected base salary range for this position is $43,000-$57,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. 

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