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KPMG Manager, Finance Operations (Global Finance) in Toronto, Ontario

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Opportunity

Global Finance is responsible for managing all financial budgeting and reporting for KPMG International and its subsidiaries. This role will have responsibilities in the management of AR and AP activities ,assist with month end and year end activities, vendor taxes compliance and filing, indirect and statutory tax review filing and other ad hoc projects as needed

What you will do

  • Oversee compliance of vendor maintenance and payment process in accordance with 1099 and 1042 and other jurisdictions withholding tax reporting requirements. Manage annual 1099 and 1042, Canadian and UK withholding tax filing process.

  • Monitor quality and timing of AP mailbox responses

  • Oversee AP accounts reconciliation process prepared by offshore service provider.

  • Review and approve weekly payment supporting documentation prior to Director of Finance authorization in rotation with other members of the Finance team.

  • Partner with AP Team Lead and respective functions on all rejected items from payment, ensure all required documentation is in place and approval obtained to proceed with the payment.

  • Work with the internal tax team on all tax documentation requirements related to account receivable activities, i.e. tax certificates, protocols, declaration letters

  • Oversight of AR collection and escalation process, interest charges on long-outstanding membership dues

  • Monitor quality and timing of AR mailbox responses. Assist AR team in solving cash application issues, responding on issue emails from Member firms, short payments / return payments / WHT deducted / FX variance.

  • Work with Senior Manager Finance Operations on review of VAT returns for UK, NL and Canada. Prepare reconciliations for all VAT GL

  • Assist with month end closing activities, Elective/Other service reconciliation, tracker update and obtaining approvals for cost center setup.

  • Provide Interim and Year End support related to AR activities such as provision for doubtful debts according to IFRS 9, Provision for doubtful debts entry and documentation for auditors. Review and reconcile provision balance on quarterly basis

  • Monitor and report on operating accounting system SAP performance, liaise with offshore service provider and SAP support team to resolve critical issues; report and recommend planned system enhancements to improve effectiveness of accounting and reporting processes.

  • Participate in periodical review offshore service provider documentation, ensure all processes are properly documented

  • Provide support with various projects and initiatives as required

What you bring to the role

  • Undergraduate degree in business,finance or accounting

  • Professional accounting designation

  • 7+ years of finance operations experience preferably in a large multinational environment

  • Knowledge of SAP is preferred

  • Highly effective written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills with a mindset for continuous improvement

  • Advance Excel skills

  • Self-motivated and proven ability to manage to deadline

  • Experience developing relationships and establishing networks

Keys to your success

KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here (https://home.kpmg/ca/en/home/careers/life-at-kpmg/benefits.html) .

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity , we do what is right | Excellence , we never stop learning and improving | Courage , we think and act boldly | Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better , we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here (https://home.kpmg/ca/en/home/careers/inclusion-diversity-and-equity-in-recruitment.html) .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

For information about accessible employment at KPMG, please visit our accessibility page (https://kpmg.com/ca/en/home/misc/accessibility.html) .

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