Job Vacancies at KPMG

Description of the role and purpose of the job: 

• The Data Centre Specialist is responsible for the day to day management of availability, continuity and capacity management for Data Centre (DC) elements for KPMG SA.

Key responsibilities:

• Day to day management of the DC, including Hypervisor, storage, backup and relevant application tier elements this includes relevant ITIL domains including incident, change, problem and capacity management.
• Participate in design, plan and implementation of Business continuity and Disaster recovery capability for the DC.
• Actively contribute and participate in KPMG’s cloud migration plans.
• Day to day proactive management and monitoring of all elements of DC performance.
• Ensure that system backups and restores are functional as per the firm’s backup policy.
• Limited application support for business unit hosted applications.
• As required, provide limited support for SADC countries (MU, MZ, ZM, ZW).
• Remediation of internal vulnerability system scan results.
• Remediation of internal audit findings
• Engagement with Vendors to ensure delivery against SLA and contract
• Contribute to new service deliverables including input into architecture and system design, product installation, and ongoing support escalation.
• Maintain Technical Documents, Support and Operations manuals and Knowledge Base articles.
   

Skills and attributes required for the role:

Skills:

• Relevant Tertiary IT qualification
• Azure Fundamentals and related qualifications
• Microsoft MCSE or MCP courses advantageous (SQL, Teams, Exchange Online)
• VMWARE and or Hyper-V Administration
• Storage administration (currently Dell SAN)
• VEEAM (Backup and replication) administration.
• SQL Administration
• Successful completion of vendor administration training of relevant technologies
• ITIL Foundation
• Network+
• Experience \Understanding of ITIL Concepts, Change Management Processes
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable to lead in their area of expertise, but also able to follow as required by the team
• Good organisational skills to ensure effective planning and prioritisation takes place regularly
• Will be required to work outside normal office hours when necessary as part of performing role.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent client focus
• Ability to deal with conflict
• Extremely high level of confidentially and integrity
• Able to maintain a friendly, professional manner when liaising with clients, even in challenging situations
• Ability to multi-task
• The ability to build collaborative relationship with good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to colleagues with differing levels of expertise and skills while championing inclusion and diversity
• The ability to work well under pressure and to perform to deadlines
• Team player who is self-aware
• Strong organisation skills; a self-starter with initiative, ability to foster innovation and a common-sense approach to problem solving
• Sound decision making ability with the ability to consult where needed
• Focus on continuous improvement within the ITS function while advancing an ethical environment
• High level of attention to detail and a desire to drive quality
• The ability to work unsupervised
   

Technology savvy

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Relevant Tertiary IT qualification
• Experience in Azure Fundamentals and related qualifications
• VMWARE and or Hyper-V Administration
• Experience in storage administration (currently Dell SAN)
• Experience in VEEAM (Backup and replication) administration.

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Job title/position:  Facilities Administrator and Driver

Number of positions: 1

Function and Business Unit:  Facilities

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• The main purpose of the job is to support and assist the Facilities manager and team in all office procedures and other tasks as assigned by the Facilities Supervisor. To support and assist the facilities team with general maintenance, driving and administration
• The successful individual will have to deliver a process, project or service involving the completion of a series of defined tasks where accuracy, and timeliness are critical. They will have to be able to take direction from others in completing tasks and assignments and actively seek out work from more senior team members. The individual may be on frequent occasions be required to physically be at the work premises outside work hours and or respond to urgent matters during weekends.

Key responsibilities:

Key accountabilities

Administration

• Interact with staff, clients, suppliers and visitors
• Open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email
• Issue responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries
• Perform general clerical duties to include, but not limited to, copying, faxing, mailing, laminating and filing
• Daily recording of all mail, docex, by hand deliveries and collections, tenders and proposals.
• Recording monthly safety checklist
• Recording of trips Staff Shuttle and airport collections.
• Prepare and collate fuel receipts.
• Order and maintain stock in relation to the facilities management service provision

Health and Safety

• To take reasonable care for the health & safety of yourself and of other persons in the work premises
• To co-operate with the Company so far as is always necessary to enable the Company to comply fully and with its legal duties regarding health, safety and welfare matters.
• To familiarise yourself with the Company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Policies and to comply fully at all times with the Company’s health & safety, welfare, fire arrangements, in line with OHSAS:18001, ISO:14001, and ISO:9001 requirements.
• To fully prepare and participate in the annual ISO Internal and external audits
• To report immediately all accidents involving injuries and illness verbally to your immediate
• superior and a First Aider.
• To annually maintain for yourself a valid SHE Rep, Fire Fighter and First aider training certificate

Technical

• Attend team meetings and produce subsequent minutes / actions
• Support the facilities supervisor in managing contractor services and completion of KPI’s
• Provide support to the Maintenance team on the raising and closing of reactive, PPM and scheduled job requests within the facilities helpdesk
• Assisting in overseeing of building maintenance of air-conditioning, electrical, soft services, generators, plumbing and security systems such access control and CCTV
• Raising of Non – Conformances where suppliers have not met their contractual obligations
• Report no-compliance of contracts to Facilities supervisor
• Performing driving and delivery duties to various destinations when requested by various the Manager or BU’s 
   

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work and respond to urgent matters during and outside of working hours
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Computer skills and experience with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret reports and regulations.
• Ability to define, research, and solve problems.
• Strong written communication skills including knowledge of correct English usage (grammar,
• spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary), and the ability to prepare complete, clear, accurate, and concise reports and correspondence.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and complete assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and communications with the public and local officials, contractors, department directors, and other legislative agencies.
• Ability to exercise discretion in dissemination of confidential or sensitive information, and skill in information control procedures and techniques
   

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Matric
• Driving Licence
• Public Drivers Permit (PDP)
• MS Office proficient
• Oracle (advantageous)
• Technical Experience
• Health and Safety Training (Advantageous)

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• Working with the partner in Managed Services to manage a portfolio of clients and work with a team of colleagues to deliver the following services: accounting, payroll,  compilation of financial statements, XBRL tagging and Company Secretarial.

Key responsibilities:

Manage, review and ensure quality deliverables for the following types of engagements:

• accounting/ preparation of management accounts
• outsourced payroll
•  annual financial statement compilation (IFRS, IFRS for SME’s & stated accounting policies prepared in accordance with ISRS 4410)
•  XBRL tagging

outsourced monthly payroll

• Work with and oversee a team of 18 colleagues (Chartered Accountants, Accountants, Payroll accountants, Company Secretarial consultants)
• Identify business opportunities & prepare proposals
• Initiate skills development & Quality improvement
• Develop team members through Skills group meetings and on the job training
• Oversee client engagements
• Manage planning, profitability & recoverability for business unit
• Member of KPMG GCMS (Global compliance management services) group servicing Global clients in South Africa (SA).  SA contact for accounting, financial statements compilation  (IFRS, IFRS for SME’s and stated accounting policies), payroll & South African Companies Act compliance services

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Team player, approachable, focus on  improvement of  engagement quality and  delivery, ability to have good relationships with clients and colleagues, ability to handle multiple engagements and tasks

Technical skills

• Good knowledge of IFRS
• Companies Act and local payroll knowledge will be an advantage
• Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):
• Chartered Accountant (SAICA) with at least 10 years post training contract experience

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Purpose of the Job:

The purpose of this role is:

• KPMG Corporate Tax Services provides a variety of corporate tax consulting and advisory services to clients. We are a dedicated team specialising in value enhancing services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private equity, dispute resolution and tax controversy, carbon tax and tax advisory services. We offer consulting and advisory services across various industries.

Key job duties or responsibilities:

• Produce accurate work to a high technical standard
• Draft technically correct opinions and reports for review
• Interpret and apply theoretical knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of basic income tax and corporate law
• Prioritise the workload and meet required deadlines
• Gather information from different sources by using effective research tools.
• Assist with the research and preparation of proposals
• Identify problems on client guidance and use various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them
• Build credibility with colleagues and clients by using effective communication skills
• Contribute effectively to the discussions around work and actively participate in generating creative ideas and thoughts
• Facilitate teamwork by sharing knowledge with others on a regular basis and actively asking questions in order to achieve personal and work goals
• Basic interpretation of relevant local income tax and tax administration laws
• Display good research skills
• Display good “first drafting” skills
• Assist the manager with the administration of tax matters and projects
• Manage the maintenance of essential tax records, reports and files
• Ensure high level of productivity by actively looking for opportunities within the CorpTax team
• Be able to manage own time, deliverables on an assignment and work as part of a team to deliver a quality product on time
• Keeping up to date with changes to legislation and relating to Income Tax and Tax Administration as well as new developments in regulations and case law
   

Critical Interpersonal or Interactive skills

• Ability to operate and think on feet
• Ability to multi-task and reprioritise tasks as and when required
• Attention to detail
• High level of drive and resilience
• Good communication and interpretation skills
• Good command of the English language
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team player with good people skills
• High level of competence
• Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels
• Good writing skills
• Good problem-solving ability
• Good research skills
• Effective time management skills
• Good numerical skills
• Good presentation skills
• Commitment to take ownership of own career
• Commitment to invest in own a career
   

Qualifications and experience

• Degree or Higher qualification in Tax (an advantage)
• Strong academic background
• Knowledge of Word, Excel and Powerpoint

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Purpose of the Job:

The purpose of this role is:

• KPMG Corporate Tax Services provides a variety of corporate tax consulting and advisory services to clients. We are a dedicated team specialising in value enhancing services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private equity, dispute resolution and tax controversy, carbon tax and tax advisory services. We offer consulting and advisory services across various industries.

Key job duties or responsibilities:

• Answer tax related questions and understand highly complex tax related problems
• Conduct confidential relations with clients
• Effectively manage relationships with the relevant local authorities

• Interpret the complete spectrum of relevant local income tax and tax administration laws
• Display an awareness of other local tax laws that may have a bearing on the tax problem at hand
• Make complex recommendations regarding tax solutions
• Manage a team of junior team members and professional staff
• Display good project management skills
• Display good “first review” skills
• Manage the administration of tax matters
• Manage the maintenance of essential tax records, reports and files
• Prepare clear, sound, accurate reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations
• Sell sufficient work to meet budgetary targets
• Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands
• Be able to support the development of opportunities and management of relationships with colleagues within other business units outside of tax
• Be able to manage a project from start to finish (including risk and billings), manage junior team members and be able to work directly with the partner or AD in delivering a quality product on time
• Be able to identify risks and opportunities within the managers existing client base and to assist the team in winning new work from these clients.
• Keeping up to date with changes to legislation and relating to Income Tax and Tax Administration as well as new developments in regulations and case law
• Facilitate teamwork by sharing knowledge with others on a regular basis
• Contribute effectively to the discussions around work and actively participate in generating creative ideas and thoughts

Critical Interpersonal or Interactive skills

• Ability to operate and think on feet
• Ability to multi-task and reprioritise tasks as and when required
• Attention to detail
• Ability to effectively delegate work to team members
• High level of drive and resilience
• Strong selling skills
• Good communication and interpretation skills
• Good command of the English language
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team player with good people skills
• High level of competence
• Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels
• Good writing skills
• Be able to interact directly with clients in a professional manner
• Good problem-solving ability
• Good research skills
• Effective time management skills
• Good numerical skills
• Good presentation skills
• Commitment to take ownership of own career
• Commitment to invest in own a career
• Good “first review” skills
   

Qualifications and experience

• CA (SA) or LLB; HDip (Tax); MCom (Tax); B-Comm Honours
• At least 4 years relevant experience in a corporate tax environment
• Knowledge of Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Must have a wide range of corporate tax skills and experience including opinion writing, concept papers, compliance, due diligence reviews and dispute resolution

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Purpose of the Job:

The purpose of this role is to provide a wide range of tax advisory and compliance services to a large portfolio of clients, focusing predominantly on the cross-border aspects of client services.

Key job duties or responsibilities:

•          Drafting tax opinions on a variety of corporate tax issues;
•          Responsibility for ensuring the tax compliance on a number of our significant corporate clients;
•          Preparing responses to and liaison with the South African Revenue Service;
•          Supervising the work scheduling and flows for a number of tax consultants;
•          Meeting financial targets regarding fee under management, productivity, lock up and billings;
•          Keeping up to date with changes to legislation relating to the Income Tax Act.

Critical technical skills / competencies / knowledge

•          Ability to operate proactively and think on feet;
•          Ability to delegate;
•          Strong selling skills;
•          High level of competence;
•          Knowledge of Word and Excel.

Critical Interpersonal and other skills

•          Good communication and interpersonal skills;
•          Good command of the English language;     
•          Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
•          Team player and good people skills;
•          Ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels;
•          Must live the KPMG values.

Qualifications and experience

•         BCom, LLB or equivalent qualification;
•          HDip, Honours or Masters in Tax;
•          4-6 years experience in a tax consulting environment.
•          South African tax experience essential.

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Purpose of the Job:

To be proficient in all aspects of tax consulting and compliance

Key job duties or responsibilities:

•          Consulting with and advising clients on a wide range of tax issues
•          Preparation of tax calculations and returns on behalf of clients
•       Preparation and submission of objections to incorrect assessments

      Proficient in dealing with day-to-day SARS operational issues

•          Produce accurate work to a high technical standard
•          Interpret and apply theoretical knowledge
•          Prioritise workload and meet required deadlines
•          Contribute effectively to the discussions around work and actively participate in generating creative ideas and thoughts
•          Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands
•          Facilitate teamwork by sharing knowledge with others on a regular basis and actively asking questions in order to achieve personal and work goals

Qualifications and experience

•          BCom Accounting or BCom Law, LLB
•          HDip (Tax)
•          Experience in Employee Tax or Individuals’ Tax is an advantage

Critical Interpersonal or Interactive skills

•          Strong with numbers
•          Drive and enthusiasm
•          Sound technical ability and knowledge
•          Good interpersonal skills
•          Good presentation skills
•          Able to communicate at all levels
•          Effective time management
•          Able to deliver to tight time scales
•          Able to adapt to different working environments