Job Vacancies at KPMG (applications ongoing)

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy.

The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets.

1. Withholding Tax Accountant

• Job Type: Full Time  
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND  
• Experience: 1 – 2 years
• Location: Lagos
• Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit  

Ref. ID: 149497BR
Location: Lagos
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Service Line: Finance & Accounting
Job Level: Associate / team member

Job Summary

• The Finance and Accounts team in KPMG Nigeria is responsible for recording, preparing and presentation of the financial report of the firm’s activities.

The Role

• WHT ACCOUNTANT will assist the CFO and other finance team members keep appropriate records and maintain necessary schedules of Withholding Tax and present same to regulatory authorities for the purpose of getting appropriate tax credit for the firm.
• The suitable candidate will have an interface with the tax regulatory authorities and their agents, maintain a cordial relationship with remitting banks and liaise with business unit managers in the course of his assignment.
• The role is multifaceted and requires an individual with attention to details, commendable knowledge of Microsoft office tools, especially Microsoft excel and outstanding collaboration and communications skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a listing of all outstanding receivables and a listing of non-receipted withholding taxes
• Develop and maintain a credit database of WHT clients
• Monitor non-current receivables and unreceipted withholding taxes
• Prepare letters to clients on outstanding receivable and unreceipted withholding taxes
• Follow through with client contacts and pick up cheques or withholding tax receipts
• Ensure prompt recording and / or application unreceipted withholding taxes to job ledgers
• Prepare reconciliation statement of unreceipted withholding taxes and agree with general ledger records
• Responsible for client WHT receipt collection and posting
• Maintain record of WHT deductions from Vendors [inclusive of accommodations] and ensure remittance to the appropriate authorities (LSIR & FIRS)
• Maintain records of all utilized credit notes and ensure same records align with the revenue authority.
• Perform other functions assigned by the CFO

Required Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a reputable university with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) and appreciable progress in ICAN examination is a major consideration. (Graduates of other numerate course of study must be ACA or ICAN certified)
• Below 26 years old as at the date of application.
• Have a minimum of 5 O’ level credits (including English & Mathematics) at ONE sitting
• Be about to complete or has completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
• 1-2 years’ experience in the same role or any proven experience in any recognized tax authority
• Must not have written the KPMG test before.

You may also check:

• Government of Flanders Master Mind Scholarships Programme 2020/2021 for study in Belgium
• Deloitte 2020 Graduate Recruitment (Application ongoing)
• African-German Youth Initiative (AGYI) Innovation Fund 2020 (12,000 Euros)

2. Cash and Bank Officer

• Job Type: Full Time  
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND  
• Experience: 1 – 2 years
• Location: Lagos
• Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit  

Ref. ID: 149498BR
Location: Lagos
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Service Line: Finance & Accounting
Job Level: Associate/team member

Job Summary

• The Finance and Accounts team in KPMG Nigeria is responsible for recording, preparing and presentation of the financial report of the firm’s activities.
• The role will assist the CFO and other finance team members to, appropriately keep and disburse as necessary, daily cash transactions for Partners and staff. The suitable candidate will also have an interface with the firm’s bankers as it related to cash/financial transactions and documentation.
• The role is multifaceted and requires an individual with attention to details, commendable knowledge of Microsoft office tools, and outstanding collaboration and communications skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing banking transactions including Forex related transactions
• Responsible for submitting of transfer instructions to bank for treatment
• Responsible for processing of Travel requests – BTA, PTA etc.
• Responsible for writing and presentation for signing of payment vouchers and cheques respectively
• Responsible for maintaining the petty cash Account
• Responsible for maintaining the GL of all cash related accounts.
• Carry out necessary reconciliations arising from General ledger review
• Perform other functions assigned by the CFO

Required Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a reputable university with a minimum of second class upper and appreciable progress in ICAN examination is a major consideration. (Graduates of other numerate course of study must be ACA or ICAN certified)
• Below 26 years old as at the date of application.
• Have a minimum of 5 O’ level credits (including English & Mathematics) at ONE sitting
• Be about to complete or has completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
• 1-2 years’ experience in the same role or any proven experience in banking operations role.
• Must not have written the KPMG test before.

3. Chief Digital Officer

• Job Type: Full Time  
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND  
• Experience: 10 years
• Location: Nigeria
• Job Field: Media / Advertising / Branding  

Overview

• We are seeking for a Chief Digital Officer with the requisite skills and experience with proven track records to join our management team.

The Opportunity- Chief Digital Officer:

• Reporting to the Deputy Managing Director, the Chief Digital Officer will define the key business measures and objectives for the digital bank, including target market segments and their objectives.

The Role

• Own the digital strategy – conceptualize, design, build, deploy and manage digital financial products / services to meet the current / future digital needs of the bank
• Lead the planning, implementation, delivery and continuous improvement of digital solutions for the bank
• Conduct in-depth customer research and engagement to identify and prioritize digital opportunities for the bank through
• Customize customer journeys based on a strong understanding of their needs and behavior patterns
• Act as the single point of contact for all digital product requests, business intelligence reporting and analytical tools requirements to the bank
• Work closely with Digital Product team to introduce new solutions, enhance existing solutions/services and retire obsolete solutions in alignment with digital product plan and roadmap
• Employ data to create new business development plans and effectively mine territory to develop new customer bases
• Build and manage high-performing Digital Solutions teams to deliver against digital roadmap
• Proactively educate the bank on market developments, emerging themes and partnership opportunities in the digital space
• Support the definition and execution of campaigns to enhance speed to market and quality of delivered digital services
• Have a firm grasp of Design Control and Beta Testing activities to ensure seamless market launch
• Track the competition’s activities and focus on ensuring that the bank’s digital products and solutions deployed in the market meet all relevant consumer needs
• Work closely with Retail, Corporate and Commercial Executives teams as well as other stakeholders such as IT, Operations, Information Security, Risk, Finance, Marketing, etc. teams to deliver on projects that are typically highly complex, strategic and cross-functional in nature

About You

• The ideal candidate for this role must have experience in managing a broad portfolio of products/solutions (preferably digital) through the entire lifecycle; with demonstrated leadership in new product development and deployment.
• You should have people and stakeholder management experience and demonstrate a track record of planning, managing and delivering on complex cross functional projects from conceptualization to launch

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years’ business experience in the technology start-up services, fintech, payments, mobile, software, hardware assets with a track record of progressively taking on senior roles
• Any Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is a plus
• Proven record of implementing strategic initiatives, policies and operational decisions
• Strategic thinking and thought leadership
• Understanding of, and experience working with, payment technologies related to eCommerce, Tokenization, Mobile, IOT etc.
• Ability to work within a complex and often ambiguous environment, and to influence senior management and other relevant parties
• Executive presence; strong written and oral communication-including large-group presentations
• Banking Experience will be an advantage.

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