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Job Description
What role will you play in the team? As a Canada Indirect Tax Specialist, you will focus on Goods and Services Tax (GST) / Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) compliance and advisory services for our clients operating in Canada. You'll collaborate with senior specialists, assisting clients with indirect tax planning, compliance, and audit defense, contributing to the firm's indirect tax practice.
What you will do: You will prepare and review GST/HST returns, assist with indirect tax research, and provide support to clients on indirect tax matters. You will also help clients in minimizing their indirect tax liabilities and ensuring compliance with Canadian indirect tax laws.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review GST/HST returns for Canadian businesses.
- Assist with indirect tax research and planning.
- Provide support to clients on indirect tax matters, including compliance, audit defense, and planning.
- Stay up-to-date on changes in Canadian indirect tax laws and regulations.
- Work with senior specialists to develop and implement indirect tax strategies.
- Assist in the preparation of responses to tax authority inquiries and audits.
- Maintain organized and well-documented workpapers.
- Participate in client meetings and presentations.
- Contribute to the overall success of the indirect tax practice by providing support and assistance to colleagues.
- Ensure accurate and timely filing of indirect tax returns.
Required Qualification and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in Canadian indirect tax.
- Knowledge of Canadian GST/HST laws and regulations.
- Experience with preparing and reviewing GST/HST returns.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other tax software applications.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Benefits Included:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
- Professional development opportunities and training programs.
- Employee assistance program for confidential counseling and support.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the company.
A Day in the Life: Your day as a Canada Indirect Tax Specialist will involve preparing and reviewing GST/HST returns, researching indirect tax issues, and providing support to clients on indirect tax matters. You'll also collaborate with senior specialists on complex indirect tax planning.
Skills
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About Company
KPMG India Careers 2025 – Overview
KPMG is one of the Big Four professional services firms, operating in over 140 countries with a global workforce of more than 270,000 professionals. In India, KPMG was established in 1993 and operates through KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP and KPMG Global Services (KGS).
With offices in Mumbai, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, and other key cities, KPMG India serves clients across financial services, technology, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, consumer, and public sector industries.
The firm is known for combining deep industry expertise with technology‑driven solutions, and for its strong presence in both domestic consulting and global delivery through KGS.
KPMG is an initialism. It stands for the names of the four founding members of the firms that merged to create the company.
- K stands for Piet Klynveld
- P stands for William Barclay Peat
- M stands for James Marwick
- G stands for Reinhard Goerdeler
Business Model
KPMG operates as a service‑based B2B professional services firm, generating revenue through audit & assurance, tax & legal, advisory, and risk consulting.
Its model blends:
- Sector‑specific expertise with digital transformation capabilities
- Long‑term client relationships built on trust and recurring engagements
- Global delivery hubs in India supporting both domestic and international clients
KPMG India’s strategic priorities include:
- Expanding digital, ESG, and cyber service lines
- Strengthening AI‑enabled audit and analytics
- Growing KGS as a global delivery powerhouse
- Investing in talent development and diversity initiatives
Recent Wins & Recognition
- Launched the KPMG AI Innovation Hub in Bengaluru to accelerate AI‑driven business solutions (https://home.kpmg/in/en/home/media/press-releases/2025/kpmg-launches-ai-innovation-hub.html).
- Advised on a $1.2 billion renewable energy M&A deal in India, one of the largest in the sector (https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/kpmg-advises-on-renewable-energy-mega-deal/articleshow/).
- Recognised as a Leader in Cybersecurity Consulting in the 2025 IDC MarketScape report (https://home.kpmg/in/en/home/media/press-releases/2025/kpmg-named-leader-in-cybersecurity.html).
- Partnered with a leading Indian bank to implement AI‑driven fraud detection systems (https://home.kpmg/in/en/home/media/press-releases/2025/kpmg-and-bank-ai-fraud-detection.html).
- Awarded Best Employer for Women 2025 by Working Mother & Avtar (https://home.kpmg/in/en/home/media/press-releases/2025/kpmg-best-employer-for-women.html).
Culture & Values
KPMG’s culture is anchored in its Values for the Future:
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Courage
- Together
- For Better
The firm promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, offers global mobility opportunities, and invests heavily in continuous learning through KPMG Business School and digital learning platforms.
Client‑Facing Businesses
Audit & Assurance
What it is – Independent audit and assurance services to enhance trust in financial reporting. Careers in India include:
- Statutory Audit – Auditing financial statements for listed and unlisted companies.
- Risk Assurance – Internal controls, IT audit, and process assurance.
- Accounting Advisory – Guidance on IFRS, Ind AS, and complex accounting issues.
- ESG Assurance – Verification of sustainability and climate disclosures.
Advisory (Consulting)
What it is – Strategic, operational, and technology consulting to drive transformation. In India, career opportunities span:
- Management Consulting – Strategy, operations, and organisational transformation.
- Deal Advisory – M&A, valuations, due diligence, and restructuring.
- Technology Consulting – Cloud, ERP, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
- People & Change – Workforce strategy, change management, and HR transformation.
Tax & Legal
What it is – Comprehensive tax, legal, and regulatory services. In India, career paths include:
- Corporate & International Tax – Direct tax compliance and structuring.
- Indirect Tax – GST, customs, and trade advisory.
- Transfer Pricing – Planning, documentation, and dispute resolution.
- Legal Services – Corporate law, regulatory compliance, and contract advisory.
Risk Consulting
What it is – Helping organisations identify, manage, and mitigate risk. Careers in India include:
- Financial Risk Management – Credit, market, and liquidity risk.
- Operational Risk – Process, supply chain, and resilience.
- Cyber Risk – Cybersecurity strategy, operations, and incident response.
- Regulatory Risk – Compliance and governance advisory.
KPMG Global Services (KGS)
What it is – KPMG’s global delivery hub based in India, supporting member firms worldwide. Careers in India include:
- Audit Support – Data analytics, documentation, and testing.
- Advisory Support – Research, modelling, and project management.
- Tax Support – Compliance, reporting, and advisory assistance.
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