Tax Senior Associate

November 13, 2026

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KPMG in Caricom is a member firm of KPMG International, and is comprised of offices in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean operating as one integrated business.

KPMG firms operate in 138 countries and territories, with more than 276,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. Each KPMG member firm is responsible for its own obligations and liabilities.

KPMG in Caricom is seeking to hire a dynamic, results-oriented and highly motivated Tax Senior Associate to join our Barbados and Eastern Caribbean office. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high quality tax compliance and advisory services to a portfolio of local, regional, and multinational clients. The role requires strong technical tax knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage multiple engagements while supporting Managers and Partners on complex advisory assignments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare and review corporation tax returns, tax computations, deferred tax calculations, withholding tax filings, VAT returns, and other statutory submissions.
Conduct detailed reviews of client financial statements, accounting records, and tax positions to ensure compliance with applicable tax legislation and identify planning opportunities.
Assist with the preparation of tax advisory reports, technical memoranda, tax opinions, and client correspondence.
Perform tax due diligence exercises for mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and other corporate transactions.
Research domestic, regional, and international tax legislation and provide technical support on tax advisory engagements.
Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients and respond to routine tax queries in a timely and professional manner.
Support advisory engagements involving corporate taxation, transfer pricing, tax planning, cross-border transactions, and regulatory compliance matters.
Liaise with tax authorities regarding assessments, audits, objections, tax clearances, and interpretation of tax legislation.
Assist audit engagement teams with tax-related financial statement disclosures, corporate tax provisions, and deferred tax calculations under IFRS.
Monitor engagement progress against timelines and communicate potential issues to Managers and Partners.
Manage the delivery of outsourced accounting and tax compliance services, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
Review work prepared by Associates and provide constructive feedback and on-the-job coaching.
Support the development of Associates through training, mentoring, and technical guidance.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within engagement delivery.
Assist with proposals, client presentations, business development initiatives, and practice development activities.
Maintain KPMG's quality, risk management, independence, and professional standards at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
Professional accounting designation (ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent)
Post-graduate qualification in Taxation is an asset.
Minimum three to five (3–5) years of relevant experience in tax compliance and advisory services within a professional services environment.
Prior experience within a Big 4 or international professional services firm is preferred.

KEY SKILLS

Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Good organizational and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
Ability to supervise, coach, and develop junior team members.
Commercial awareness and sound professional judgment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Adaptability and willingness to learn emerging tax developments and technologies.

Compensation and benefits are very competitive and will be commensurate with experience.

We thank all interested applicants however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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