Senior Manager, Business Tax Services Practice In Abu Dhabi, UAE(Big4jobs)
Human Resource (HR)/ Talent Acquisition
Job Description
KPMG US Tax Services (UAE) LLC is currently seeking a Senior Manager to join our US Tax Services Overseas - Business Tax Services practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Responsibilities:
- Manage US tax compliance and consulting projects and advise EMEA-based asset managers, real estate funds, private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds and other investors and fund sponsors on a full spectrum of US corporate tax services, including planning, research, compliance, provision work, and mergers and acquisitions related activities
- Assess and comment on tax calculations models from a US federal income tax perspective; Review US income tax returns for a variety of clients, including US domestic and foreign corporations, partnerships, and other information returns
- Support inbound investment into the US: tax-efficient structuring of a non-US organizations investment into the US, including analysis of issues such as US permanent establishment, ECI, withholding taxes, inbound financing, FIRPTA, branch profits, earnings stripping, and application of double tax treaties
- Research, write and review client tax advice relating to domestic and international tax matters, including mergers and acquisition transactions, income tax treaties, sovereign tax exemptions, and other planning opportunities arising from inbound and outbound cross-border transactions
- Oversee and direct international aspects of outsourced or co-sourced compliance and other quantitative oriented international tax engagements as appropriate for asset managers and funds, including modeling cash tax leakage to investors in investment structures
- Manage a portfolio of clients of varying size and scope and act as the point of contact for internal and external clients; build and manage client relationships; Participate in and contribute to market and business activities that are external to the firm while providing direction to and maintaining managerial responsibility for a team
- Leverage generative AI technologies to enhance decision-making processes, prepare findings or review work
Qualifications:
- Minimum eight years of recent hands-on experience/execution with US tax compliance engagements involving corporate, partnership, M&A and/or international tax matters with a public accounting firm. Experience with international taxation in the financial services sector preferred.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; Master's in Taxation, JD, and/or LLM (with a concentration in tax) preferred; licensed CPA, EA or JD/LLM, in addition to others on KPMG's approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list.
- Experience in several of the following areas: the international tax consequences of inbound and outbound investments, the application of income tax treaties to funds and fund investors, the tax implications of cross-border financial products, U.S. trade or business and permanent establishment issues, trading safe harbors, Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA), Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) and Subpart F rules, Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) issues, Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI), BEAT, sourcing of income, Foreign Tax Credit (FTC), and withholding tax and information reporting matters
- Strong research, writing, Excel modeling, and communication skills
- Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams
- Prior experience coaching, mentoring and managing a team of tax professionals
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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.
Important dates & deadlines?
Application Deadline
16 Oct 26, 01:59 PM IST
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