Tax Associate International Tax Summer Intern (May 2024)

About KPMG

Headquartered in Amstelveen, Netherlands, KPMG is one of the world's great audit, advisory, and tax firms that help organizations negotiate risks and perform in today's dynamic and challenging environments. By helping other organizations mitigate risks & grasp opportunities, they can drive positive, sustainable change for clients, their people & society at large.

Your role

Responsibilities:

• Team with colleagues to advise multinational enterprises on tax matters relating to cross-border transactions and other business decisions, such as where to operate, how to optimize global supply chains, and how to access and mobilize capital to fund global operations.
• Provide tax structuring advice to private equity and strategic corporate clients that engage in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, dispositions, and initial public offerings in the context of cross-border transactions; support clients with internal restructuring transactions.
• Learn about changes in tax law (through KPMG-provided training and materials, as well as independent study) and advise clients regarding the impact of those changes on their business; provide recommendations to address potential risks or realize opportunities.
• Prepare international tax elements of the tax provision calculation for their client's financial statements and international tax elements of U.S. federal income tax returns for their clients.
• Assist KPMG audit teams with their audit of financial statements, including consideration of tax implications arising from global operations and transactions.
• Prepare deliverables such as tax calculations (or ?models?), slide decks, memorandums, or emails with coaching and direction provided by other engagement team members.

Training & development

KPMG's internship program is a robust experience designed to cultivate future leaders. As an intern, you'll receive comprehensive training in your specialized areas, alongside mentorship from seasoned professionals. Through real-world projects, workshops, and networking opportunities, you'll build a strong foundation for your career while gaining valuable insights into the world of professional services.

Salary & benefits

The salary range for this role is $75000 - $83000 annually.

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Medical and Dental Plans.
• Vision coverage, Disability and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) plans.
• A robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health.
• Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service.
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year.

Career progression

At KPMG, career progression is a dynamic journey of continuous learning and growth. Outstanding performance as an intern can open doors to a full-time Associate role, propelling you into a rewarding career in professional services. This internship experience is a pivotal beginning to your career journey, paving the way for exciting opportunities ahead.

Work-life balance

KPMG's working hours are flexible, and if a project’s nature allows, they also offer work from home. Their programs support every employee in finding the right balance between family, work, and free time. It places a special focus on the compatibility of career and family.

Culture & vibe

The company's culture is deeply entrenched in its values. KPMG has a work environment built on trust, mutual respect, willingness to collaborate, honesty, diversity, and flexibility. These values & qualities help bring out the best in their employees and are a good training ground for fresh graduates and interns. Fresh graduates and interns can grow and thrive in this kind of organization.

About you

Qualifications:

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months; Bachelors and/or Masters degree in accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, information technology, data and analytics, engineering (financial, industrial or systems) or related fields from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred: Degrees and/or areas of study: Accounting and Taxation.
• Must have or be pursuing the state-specific education requirements to be a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the principal place of business for this position; a short-term plan for completion of such educational requirements following the start date for this position is required, with completion of such educational requirements prior to the start date for this position preferred.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Interest and exposure to a broad range of U.S. international and domestic tax law provisions.
• Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking and research skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications (including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook) and use Excel modeling.
• Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work.
• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation.
• Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future is preferred.

Sources

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• kpmguscareers.com/job-search/
• youtube.com/@KPMGGo