About KPMG
KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. Our professionals help clients navigate complex tax regulations, manage risk, and create sustainable value in an evolving business environment.
Role Summary
KPMG Lebanon is seeking an experienced and driven TAX Associate Manager to join the team. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of clients across various industries, provide high-quality tax advisory and compliance services, lead engagement teams, and contribute to the growth of the Tax function through business development and client relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
Client Service & Technical Delivery
- Manage tax advisory and compliance engagements for local and multinational clients.
- Review tax returns and filings across relevant tax areas, tax provisions, and supporting documentation.
- Advise clients on tax legislation and a broad range of direct and indirect tax matters.
- Provide tax planning, restructuring, and transaction support services.
- Conduct tax health checks and assist clients during tax audits and tax authority reviews.
- Research and analyze complex tax issues and prepare technical memoranda and client deliverables.
- Leverage data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and quality of tax compliance, advisory, and reporting processes.
- Identify opportunities to automate recurring tax processes and support the implementation of technology-enabled tax solutions.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and communicate their impact to clients and internal stakeholders.
Project Management
- Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
- Monitor engagement budgets, profitability, and resource allocation.
- Identify and mitigate engagement risks and escalate issues where required.
- Coordinate with other KPMG service lines to deliver integrated solutions to clients.
Leadership & People Management
- Supervise, coach, and develop Tax Associates and Senior Associates.
- Review work performed by team members and provide constructive feedback.
- Support the professional development of junior staff through on-the-job coaching and formal training initiatives.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
Business Development
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Participate in preparing proposals, presentations, and business development initiatives.
- Identify cross-selling opportunities across KPMG service lines.
- Contribute to thought leadership and market visibility activities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT, or equivalent is preferred.
- 8 years of relevant tax advisory and compliance experience, preferably within a Big Four firm or a reputable tax consulting environment.
- Strong knowledge of Lebanese tax regulations and compliance requirements across relevant tax areas.
- Experience with multinational clients and cross-border tax matters is an advantage.
- Experience with tax technology, process automation, data analytics, or AI-enabled tools is considered an advantage.
- Proven experience managing client engagements and teams.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with familiarity with data analytics, workflow automation, and AI-enabled productivity tools.
- Ability to use automation and AI tools responsibly, while applying appropriate professional judgment, confidentiality, data protection, and quality-control procedures.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement capabilities.
What We Offer
- Exposure to leading local and multinational clients.
- Career progression within a global professional services organization.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
