Responsibilities & Profile

Your contribution to KPMG

• Advise national and international companies on a wide range of national and international indirect tax aspects, e.g. reorganizations, supply chain operations as well as financial and operational transformations


• Analyze existing processes and challenge the status quo


• Provide consulting service to clients, assist with ERP configuration and in implementing and/or redesigning of VAT processes


• Support and advise our clients in the areas of indirect tax compliance, tax accounting and tax function transformation


• Prepare inputs for the tax administration (rulings)- Consider national and international tax law in your work


• Work with teams from other internal departments and with foreign KPMG colleagues


• Communicate directly with clients and tax authorities

This is what makes you successful

• Bachelor or master's degree (all academic backgrounds are welcome)


• as a Senior Consultant: experience in consulting national and international VAT clients


• Proficient English skills, fluent in German – any other language is a plus


• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft office applications; knowledge of data analytics software like Alteryx or Knime and know how in Business Analytics considered as an advantage


• Flair for numbers and passion for technology, economics and international processes


• Curious as well as resilient and open-minded personality

Indirect Tax: Meet Mathias

Your advantages at KPMG

Empowered to lead

Responsibility from day one. That’s how we empower tomorrow’s business leaders at KPMG. You value your independence – and so do we. We cultivate an environment where you can unfold your potential.

Your personal skillset

From digital learning to external programs, personal development comes in many shapes and forms at KPMG. Share our passion for learning and cultivate future and digital skills that will last a lifetime. Even better: benefit from our contribution to the cost of qualifying in your field.

Inspired to innovate

As part of KPMG, you join other highly qualified and motivated professionals in an inspiring entrepreneurial environment. A clear mindset and strong opinions are not only encouraged at KPMG, but expected. When it comes to ideas, quality beats hierarchy.

New ventures

KPMG thrives – and depends – on agility and change. Help shape the next generation of business with your open mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. We constantly create room for your ideas to unfold.

Choose your path

KPMG career paths are as diverse as our people. Thrive in our culture of collaboration, mentoring and mobility opportunities. As your interests and skills evolve, personal development talks guide you to the next level.

All inclusive

You expect fair compensation and certified equal pay. At KPMG, that’s what you get. Our inclusive culture makes space for unconventional ideas and new ways of working. New mothers and fathers benefit from our generous packages.

Connections that count

With our culture of collaboration, you'll automatically develop valuable and lasting links to colleagues and clients. Strengthen crucial connections further at in-house and external networking and social events.

Career lift-off

Local office training, daily exchange with experts and exam support from people who've been there - little extras make a big difference in kick-starting your career at KPMG.

Ancillary benefits may apply to certain positions (e.g. fixed-contract positions).

Your salary in this position will be in line with industry standards and will depend on your professional experience and education. During the recruitment process we will negotiate your salary with you according to our guidelines. Any salary ranges published on external platforms for this position have not been agreed with KPMG and do not apply.

KPMG as an employer

Your future team

Our Indirect Tax team in Zurich engages in a variety of challenges in the area of Swiss and International VAT, customs and excise duties. We advise our clients concerning their organization, the value chain and the processes. A particular focus is the interface between the Indirect Tax function and the enterprise technology both from a forward-looking (e.g. configuration, customization and optimization) and a backward looking (e.g. data analytics) perspective.

You will work in a dynamic team of experts in VAT and Trade & Customs. More

About KPMG

KPMG is known for providing clear and consistent solutions in the areas of auditing and advisory services. The broad palette of services across many subject matters and industries allows the provision of multidisciplinary services from a single source for our clients on the one hand and diverse careers and development options for our employees on the other hand. Our dealings are fair and frank and we strive to always look at the results of our work through the eyes of our clients. At KPMG, we are aware that if we add value for our clients, we also do the same for ourselves. More

Contact

Manuela Schaller

Human Resources

058 249 47 41 To apply for this vacancy, please provide your cover letter, CV and all relevant certificates. We look forward to receiving your application.