Specialist, International Corporate Tax

Overview:

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KPMG’s International Corporate Tax practice continues to its support for multinational organizations navigating cross-border tax matters and evolving global tax frameworks. This includes growing demand related to Pillar Two compliance and advisory work, alongside broader international tax planning, reorganizations, and transaction-related tax matters.

As a Tax Specialist, International Corporate Tax, you will contribute to both compliance and advisory engagements involving large multinational clients. This role offers exposure to complex global tax considerations, opportunities for early client interaction, and the ability to develop specialized expertise in emerging areas such as Pillar Two, while building a strong foundation across international corporate tax.

What you will do:

Prepare and review Pillar Two tax returns, and assist tax compliance teams with international tax components of corporate tax returns

Conduct technical research on cross-border tax issues and interpret relevant legislation

Analyze international tax implications related to structures, reorganizations, and transactions

Advise on tax planning opportunities and support the development of client-specific strategies

Collaborate on engagements with managers, senior managers, and partners across tax practices

Interact directly with multinational clients to gather information and support deliverables

Contribute to international projects, including reorganizations and M&A tax work

Apply KPMG tax technologies and tools to support efficient service delivery

What you bring to this role:

Member of Canadian Bar or CPA designation completed or in progress, or equivalent professional qualification

Foundational knowledge of international corporate tax concepts; exposure to Pillar Two is an asset

Strong research and analytical capabilities applied to technical tax issues

Experience working with multinational clients or cross-border engagements is an asset

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within deadlines

Effective written and verbal communication skills in a professional services environment

Language Requirements (Quebec)

Due to the nature of this role, proficiency in English is required in addition to French. You will be required to communicate directly with colleagues and clients across Canada and internationally, including multinational organizations operating in English-speaking jurisdictions, where English is the common business language.

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AI Usage

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