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• Support clients in analyzing the tax implications of working internationally and filing income tax returns in multiple jurisdictions
• Assist clients in operating their payrolls in the United States and around the world, including preparing tax withholding calculations (for example, gross-up calculations), reporting and collecting compensation information, and structuring international compensation packages supporting executives working in multiple jurisdictions
• Process payroll for people who are temporarily working in the U.S. or outside the U.S., who are on an international assignment which includes processing split payrolls, as applicable
• Provide global coordination with country specific third-party payroll providers, including initial set up and ongoing management
• Help clients with implementing leading processes and technologies related to tax compliance and tax planning strategies
• Support clients in responding to questions and notices from the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing authorities

• Lead team building including developing, training and mentoring professionals in the practice
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

• Minimum five years of recent relevant experience working with Tax, HR, International Assignment Compensation and Payroll; experience working within a Big 4 firm is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or other business related field of study from an accredited college/university; licensed CPA, JD/LLM or EA, in addition to others on KPMG's approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list
• Knowledge of a broad range of tax and administrative issues impacting international assignees and people working in multiple taxing jurisdictions
• Self-motivated, driven, and ability to work independently as well as part of the team
• Strong technical skills (such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint), critical thinking skills with capability to execute on the details and excellent organizational skills
• Able to speak and write fluent Japanese and English is a must
  
  

• Minimum eight years of recent relevant experience working with Tax, HR, International Assignment Compensation and Payroll; experience working within a Big 4 firm is a plus
• Ability to lead and motivate people while working as part of a cohesive team

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

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