Senior Manager - Global Mobility Services, Japan Practice

We are looking for a Senior Manager to join the Japan team in our Global Mobility Services (GMS) practice, in London.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Focusing on Japan-HQ businesses, build, maintain and lead strong relationships with senior members of the company
• Recognising and developing opportunities to further grow the Japan team in the UK.
• Lead business development/proposals
• Day-to-day contact for allocated VIPs, and working closely with the Engagement Leaders to deliver an enhanced service to the VIPs
• Manage the day-to-day global coordination and/or UK service delivery of client engagements (dependent on the client portfolio), supported by a junior engagement team.
• Management of all associated compliance processes for international assignees
• Ensuring clients are provided with up-to-date information on relevant tax developments
• Advising on risk issues relevant to client and assisting in mitigating these
• Preparing client advice for director/partner review
• Project management
• Delegation of work to, and training and coaching of junior staff
• Interaction with KPMG's global People Services network
• Assisting with the day to day running of the Japan team and participating in managerial meetings
• Monitoring, recording and managing financial results on allocated clients to ensure profitability of the business

Qualifications and Skills

• ACA/ATT/CTA qualified or equivalent

Experience and Background

• Understanding of Japanese professional practices and business customs
• Excellent written and spoken English, as well as competency in Japanese
• Previous experience co-ordinating global tax services for Japan-HQ clients.
• Previous experience working in UK expatriate tax services
• Energetic, committed, and ambitious
• Identifies and pursues business opportunities
• High level personal responsibility and accountability for teamwork
• Seeks out feedback and development opportunities
• Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback.
• Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information
• Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear
• Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
• Monitors and upholds high quality of service and products to clients (internal and external).
• Understands how to effectively manage a busy portfolio of GMS clients and deliver sound and technically accurate advice