Manager – Individual Tax (US Tax)

We are now seeking high-calibre tax professionals to support the continued growth of our People Services team in Hong Kong. The ideal candidate will bring a commercial and analytical mind and have very strong written and spoken English and Chinese skills. Knowledge of the US tax system is essential.

• Apply a good understanding of US tax legislation to client issues and prepare / review tax returns and related calculations for expatriates
• Work with clients to develop tax efficient solutions, which address their business needs
• Use knowledge of relevant non-tax legal, financial and business information to address client issues
• Regularly expand their knowledge of the tax business and keep up-to-date with the latest business and current affairs as it relates to their clients
• Deal with tax authority enquiries in an effective manner
• Interact with different parties, including clients and KPMG overseas offices, to complete the tax returns / ad hoc projects

• Degree holder with a professional qualification (tax, legal or accounting)
• Minimum of 7 years’ individual tax experience (US tax) in a professional firm
• Experience in handling complex technical issues concerning employee remuneration e.g., equity plans, dual contracts, pensions
• Have good understanding of US international information return reporting requirements (i.e. Form 5471, 8621, 8858, 8865 and 926) and expatriation tax rules
• Understanding of US estate/gift tax and trust is a plus
• US CPA / IRS EA required
• Excellent proficiency in written & spoken English and Chinese. Fluency in Mandarin is also required.
• Well-organized with ability to meet multiple deadlines and work under pressure
• Self-starter and good team player
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