Direct Tax Assistant Manager

About the role

The Direct Tax and Stats Assistant Manager acts as team supervisor in a centralized delivery model, supporting team performance, motivation, skill development, knowledge transfer and goal achievement. The role strengthens control and compliance and builds a scalable platform for growth and acquisitions.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise, support and coordinate the Direct Tax and Stats team, giving them the tools and resources they need.
• Monitor end-to-end project processes for quality, KPMG standards and timeliness.
• Give regular feedback and hold 1:1 conversations to help team members achieve global and individual goals.
• Manage administrative tasks such as vacation scheduling, timekeeping, hiring and resource allocation.
• Act as a technical resource, guiding the team on complex tax, accounting and administrative issues and ensuring compliance.
• Review low and medium tax returns for regulatory compliance, integrity and quality.
• Keep up with evolving tax legislation and pursue continuous professional development.
• Run training sessions and knowledge sharing on tax laws, regulations, accounting principles and soft skills.
• Update SOPs to reflect best practice and controls, and identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal departments and external clients.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or a related field.
• Strong understanding of tax and accounting processes and financial statement analysis.
• Upper-intermediate to advanced English.
• 3 to 4 years of experience in tax, finance and accounting processes.
• Experience coordinating teams to meet organizational objectives.

Required skills

• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Problem-solving, analytical and prioritization abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication, time and stakeholder management, and attention to detail.
• Leadership, team management and feedback skills.