Tax Manager

About the role

KPMG in Caricom is hiring a Tax Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients across Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana and Barbados. The role requires strong technical expertise in domestic and international taxation, effective client relationship management and the ability to supervise and develop team members.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage tax compliance and advisory engagements for clients in financial services, energy, manufacturing, distribution and professional services.
• Oversee preparation and review of corporation tax returns, deferred tax calculations, withholding tax filings, VAT returns and other statutory filings.
• Prepare and review technical tax opinions, advisory memoranda and client correspondence for Partner and Director review.
• Advise on corporate taxation, international taxation, transfer pricing, tax structuring and tax-efficient operations.
• Support clients with regional expansion and operational setup in Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana and Barbados.
• Liaise with the Barbados tax authorities on audits, assessments, objections, waivers and appeals.
• Review corporate tax provisions, deferred tax calculations and IFRS tax disclosures for audit teams.
• Conduct technical tax research and monitor legislative changes and regulatory updates.
• Manage engagement budgets, WIP, billing, collections and profitability, and ensure compliance with quality and risk policies.
• Supervise, coach and mentor Associates, Senior Associates and Assistant Managers.
• Contribute to proposals, client pitches and business development, and support cross-functional collaboration with Audit, Advisory and regional firms.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent; post-graduate qualification in Taxation is an asset.
• At least seven years of relevant experience in tax or professional services, including at least three years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Prior experience in a Big 4 or international professional services firm is preferred.

Required skills

• Understanding of financial statements and good working knowledge of IFRS.
• Leadership, coaching and people management.
• Strong communication, analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail, documentation discipline and client relationship management.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines.