Job Description

Our Tax transformation Director is responsible for the identification, design, and implementation of relevant tax technologies to suit the various client requirements.

This role will include process optimisation as well as data management, collection and processing solutions that delivers the expectations and value our customers are looking for. You\'ll work with our clients to build relationships based on trust and confidence. Working across design, build and execution teams, the role is to deliver an integrated solution addressing the specific clients\' needs whilst considering their future state model. You\'ll work to deliver evaluations, proofs of concept, pilots, and solutions, playing a key role in bringing together cross-functional teams to satisfy our most demanding customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the development of go-to-market propositions for selling tax and data management services to tax and legal clients globally or regionally head-quartered out of Singapore
• Developing, implementing, and managing project lifecycles, relating to the development of tax technology tools which meet the specific client requirements across corporate tax, indirect tax and transfer pricing
  • Supporting with the development of detailed workplans to support the transformation project, including time estimates, resource requirements and governance structures required
  • Supporting our clients with the development of a business case to secure internal funding for the development of the tool
  • Support with detailed requirement gathering and development of optimised process flows, design documentation and support with defining required backlogs
  • Support with the technology infrastructural design to support the business requirements effectively, considering alignment with IT and finance transformation strategies
  • Supporting with the development of relevant data models supporting the business requirements
  • Support with the development of testing strategy and plan to ensure the developed tool meets expectations
  • Engagement with relevant stakeholders on process, risks identified, and mitigations put in place to address identified risks
  • Support with change management activities, in particular where delivery models are changing as a result of a technology, data driven approach being used on a client engagement for the first time
• Driving the onboarding of KPMG\'s client onto various tax technology solution offerings; including the following:
  • Attends kick-off meeting and provides input
  • Participate in client workshop, identifies potential enhancements, and supports with the preparation of requirements document
  • Helps setting up the various systems that are part of KPMG\'s technology offering
  • Supports with the security and other risk assessments required on both KPMG and client\'s infrastructure
• Comfortable with the use of data processing and analytical tools (specifically PowerBi, Alteryx) to support the development of relevant solutions to support the client requirements
• Employing analytical and critical thinking while conducting in-depth process and technology reviews, resulting in identifying risks and opportunities as well as making relevant recommendations to management
• Develop close working relationships with key tax transformation leaders in the region and global networks to leverage best practice and existing developments to deliver the client need.

• You\'ll need to have a good working knowledge of various tax and/or accounting processes in order to understand client challenges and identify transformation opportunities.
• Be confident in liasing with senior stakeholders across the client as well as KPMG Singapore and global communities
• Understanding of various technologies, integrations, and applicability in various instances
• Should be able to present a considerable business impact through the translation of the business requirements into a defined value proposition with both qualitative and quantitative factors
• Ability to clearly articulate business requirements to development teams for seamless development and minimizing of duplication
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how the tax focus area and others integrate and contribute towards achieving business objectives
• Act as an advisor or coach to new or lower level staff through sharing knowledge and providing on the job training to these individuals
• Ability to appropriately assess and communicate any risks identified as part of a business decision and showcase impact on the overall transformation journey
• Ability to effectively independently manage the delivery of projects from end-to-end ensuring appropriate risk management and governance are in place
• Attention to detail in drafting of deliverables throughout the project life cycle
• Strong organizing skills with good ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Excellent command over English language - spoken and written
  

• 6-10 years of experience working in a related technology or business transformation role
• Experience working for a Big Four accounting firm is a plus
• Relevant work experience working with data and technology:
  • Business analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik)
  • Data management and workflow tools (Alteryx)
  • Strong knowledge of MS Excel
  • Knowledge of SQL or no-SQL databases a plus