M&A Tax, Senior/ Assistant Manager, Deal Advisory

KPMG is a global network of independent member firms offering Audit, Tax, Legal, Advisory and Consulting services. The firms work closely with clients, helping them to mitigate risks and grasp opportunities.

In Vietnam & Cambodia, KPMG is one of the largest professional firms with offices in Ho Chi Minh city, Hanoi, Danang and PhnomPenh. Established since 1994, we have 30 years of experience with more than 2,000 professionals.

We lead with a commitment to quality and consistency across our global network, bringing a passion for client success and a purpose to serve and improve the communities in which member firms operate. In a world where rapid change and unprecedented disruption are the new normal, we Inspire Confidence and Empower Change in all we do.

Our services

KPMG is one of the world's leading professional services networks. It comprises over 174,000 people in member firms in more than 155 countries. We bring our clients the best minds and the deepest industry experiences from across the KPMG network of firms. We provide a culture of learning and support in which professionals can flourish and discover their true potential. 

KPMG Vietnam’s M&A business helps our clients look ahead to see how their business decisions can be affected by increasingly complex tax rules. More than ever before, tax is playing a vital role in shaping business agendas. Clients rely on KPMG to help them achieve a competitive advantage, while also ensuring that they meet all relevant tax compliance requirements and mitigate of potential tax risks with regard to their contemplated M&A transactions. 

We are currently seeking Senior and Assistant Manager to join our M&A tax practice. The caliber of our clients and business practices will give you the opportunity to strengthen your analytical skills, effective communication skills and engagement management skills as you help our clients manage their business/ their contemplated M&A transactions from both a tax advisory and compliance perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Manager and Associate Director in developing relationships with clients and targets to gain an understanding of their businesses, and identify potential tax risks and opportunities

• Lead multiple engagements of varying size and complexity

• Advise clients on complex M&A tax matters

• Produce well-researched M&A tax advice

• Coach and develop relevant team members to successfully deliver value in M&A tax services to our clients 

• Contribute to continuous improvement of in-house systems and procedures

Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelor degree in relevant subjects, e.g. accounting, finance, economics, law

• At least 3-5 years relevant experience in either external and/or internal tax function 

• Competent and literate with the following packages: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 

• Excellent technical knowledge of and experience in business taxation, M&A tax advisory and compliance 

• The ability to apply an understanding of financial statements and other relevant non-tax financial and business information to the M&A tax work 

• Strong organizational, time management skills and effective communication skills

• Ability to work and perform under pressure with tight deadlines

• A proven track record in developing and maintaining relationships at various levels

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to motivate and lead teams to achieve satisfied outcomes

• Innovative thinking skills with the ability to develop tailored solutions to address complex needs

• Self-motivation with a high level of initiative

• Good command of English and Vietnamese