Tax Manager – Corporate & International Tax

About the role

KPMG in the Caribbean is looking for a dynamic Tax Manager to lead high‑quality tax compliance and advisory services for a diverse client portfolio across Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana and Barbados. The role combines technical tax expertise with client relationship management and team leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage tax compliance and advisory engagements for clients in financial services, energy, manufacturing, distribution and professional services.
• Oversee preparation and review of corporation tax returns, deferred tax calculations, withholding tax filings, VAT returns and other statutory filings.
• Prepare technical tax opinions, advisory memoranda and client correspondence for senior review.
• Provide advisory support on corporate taxation, international tax, transfer pricing, tax structuring and regulatory compliance.
• Assist clients with regional expansion and operational setup in the three Caribbean jurisdictions.
• Act as primary contact for senior client stakeholders and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Liaise with the Board of Inland Revenue and other tax authorities on audits, assessments, objections and appeals.
• Support audit teams with review of corporate tax provisions, deferred tax, uncertain tax positions and IFRS disclosures.
• Conduct technical tax research on local, regional and international matters, including transfer pricing.
• Monitor legislative changes and communicate implications to clients.
• Manage engagement budgets, work‑in‑progress, billing and profitability.

Required profile

• Qualified tax professional with extensive experience in corporate and international tax.
• Proven ability to lead engagements and supervise junior staff.
• Strong client‑facing skills with experience managing senior stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of corporate tax compliance, VAT, withholding tax and deferred tax calculations.
• Expertise in international tax, transfer pricing and tax structuring.
• Familiarity with IFRS financial reporting standards.
• Ability to conduct technical tax research and interpret legislative changes.