Head of Tax Compliance, Accounting Outsourcing and Payroll Services

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KPMG Ukraine is seeking a Head of Tax Compliance, Accounting Outsourcing and Payroll Services to lead our team in delivering impactful results for our clients. This role involves leading projects, developing team members, and managing client relationships.

What makes joining our team a great choice? Here’s what we offer:

•       Excellent career opportunities including partner track

•       A friendly international environment

•       Challenging assignments, diverse clients and tasks

•       Access to internal and external training that promotes the development of professional skills;

•       Health insurance (expanded insurance option for veterans);

•       Psychological support service;

•       5 additional paid days for health care;

•       29 calendar days of vacation;

•       Well-being webinars;

•       Opportunity to work in a hybrid format: remotely or in a comfortable office in the city center;

•       Official salary with tax deductions;

•       Practices that matter for people who care.

You are going to deal with:

•        Setting strategic priorities and drive the growth of the Accounting Outsourcing & Tax Compliance practice in Ukraine.

•        Providing strategic leadership to engagement teams, partnering with firm leadership to shape service offerings and support business growth.

•        Overseeing the design and implementation of clients’ accounting operating models, ensuring efficient statutory and management accounting aligned with best practices.

•        Leading, coaching, and developing accounting and tax compliance teams, fostering high performance and continuous professional development.

•        Building and maintain long‑term client relationships, contributing to business development and positioning the firm as a trusted advisor.

•        Driving innovation by identifying new solutions and growth opportunities that strengthen client value and the firm’s market position.

•        Managing accounting staff and oversee accurate, timely execution of daily operations, including reconciliations, reporting, and compliance.

•        Ensuring timely month‑end and year‑end closings, preparation of financial statements, audits, and management reports.

•        Restoring and optimizing accounting and tax records in line with Ukrainian legislation and IFRS; manage clients’ statutory reporting and communication with tax authorities.

•        Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis and respond to senior management inquiries to support decision‑making.

What you'll contribute:

·        Academic degree in Accounting or Finance required; an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered.

·        Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience.

·        At least three (3) years of supervisory or team‑lead experience.

·        Proficiency with computerized financial systems, Microsoft Excel, and related applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

·        Strong experience working with accounting ERPs, such as 1C, SAP, BAS, Navision, Dynamics, or similar platforms.

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (B2 level or higher), along with strong presentation, collaboration, and negotiation capabilities.

·        Professional certifications such as ACCA and/or CPA are preferred.

·        Prior experience in a Big Four company is considered an advantage.

·        Demonstrated ability to build effective professional relationships and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

·        Strong strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and advanced problem‑solving skills.

KPMG in Ukraine seeks to create a work environment that provides everyone with opportunities to develop and build their careers. We are committed to the principle of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. We respect a diversity of opinions and experiences because we are convinced that people with differing perspectives can generate more creative ideas, find better solutions, and develop more innovative products by working together.

We welcome you to apply to join our diverse team at KPMG in Ukraine, express your individuality, and realise your potential!