Specialist, International Corporate Tax

KPMG

$70K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA, Canadian Bar membership, or equivalent qualification required or in progress
  • Foundational understanding of international corporate tax concepts
  • Familiarity with Pillar Two tax compliance is an asset
  • Strong analytical skills related to technical tax issues
  • Experience with multinational or cross-border engagements preferred
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively
  • Proficient in professional communication in English and French (for Quebec)

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review Pillar Two tax returns for multinational clients
  • Conduct research on cross-border tax legislation and issues
  • Analyze tax implications on international structures and transactions
  • Advise clients on tax planning strategies and compliance
  • Work collaboratively with managers and partners on tax engagements
  • Directly interact with clients to gather information for projects
  • Participate in international tax projects including M&A and reorganizations

Benefits

  • Exposure to complex global tax issues and early client interaction
  • Opportunity to develop expertise in emerging areas like Pillar Two
  • Supportive work environment focusing on integrity and excellence
  • Access to training and development resources
  • Engagement in a technology-first approach to improve service delivery
Full Job Description
Overview

KPMG's International Corporate Tax practice continues to expand its support for multinational organizations navigating cross-border tax matters and evolving global tax frameworks. This includes growing demand related to Pillar Two compliance and advisory work, alongside broader international tax planning, reorganizations, and transaction-related tax matters.

As a Tax Specialist, International Corporate Tax, you will contribute to both compliance and advisory engagements involving large multinational clients. This role offers exposure to complex global tax considerations, opportunities for early client interaction, and the ability to develop specialized expertise in emerging areas such as Pillar Two, while building a strong foundation across international corporate tax.

What you will do

  • Prepare and review Pillar Two tax returns, and assist tax compliance teams with international tax components of corporate tax returns
  • Conduct technical research on cross-border tax issues and interpret relevant legislation
  • Analyze international tax implications related to structures, reorganizations, and transactions
  • Advise on tax planning opportunities and support the development of client-specific strategies
  • Collaborate on engagements with managers, senior managers, and partners across tax practices
  • Interact directly with multinational clients to gather information and support deliverables
  • Contribute to international projects, including reorganizations and M&A tax work
  • Apply KPMG tax technologies and tools to support efficient service delivery

What you bring to the role

  • Member of Canadian Bar or CPA designation completed or in progress, or equivalent professional qualification
  • Foundational knowledge of international corporate tax concepts; exposure to Pillar Two is an asset
  • Strong research and analytical capabilities applied to technical tax issues
  • Experience working with multinational clients or cross-border engagements is an asset
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within deadlines
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills in a professional services environment

Language Requirements (Quebec)

Due to the nature of this role, proficiency in English is required in addition to French. You will be required to communicate directly with colleagues and clients across Canada and internationally, including multinational organizations operating in English-speaking jurisdictions, where English is the common business language.

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