Tax Associate

About the role

KPMG in Caricom, which operates offices in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, is hiring a Tax Associate for its Barbados and Eastern Caribbean office. The role supports the tax team in preparing, reviewing and filing tax returns while ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, and provides routine administrative and analytical support.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain tax working paper files and correspondence files.
• Support tax and audit professionals in reviewing the tax provision for the financial statements, examining journal entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns and other records.
• Assist in preparing corporate, individual and partnership tax returns and supporting schedules.
• Liaise with local tax authorities on assessments, appeals and interpretation of tax legislation, and with external auditors for supporting information.
• Conduct tax due diligence on GCT, income tax and payroll taxes and report findings.
• Take part in audit planning, attend planning meetings and suggest tax planning options.
• Draft tax advice for client requests or advisory engagements, subject to approval by the tax manager.
• Analyse financial statements and reports and give business and tax advice and planning to audit and non-audit clients.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field from a recognised university, with a minimum GPA of 3.3.
• Pursuing ACCA/CPA or willing to actively pursue professional certification.
• At least two years' experience in a related or similar role is an asset.
• Open to 2026 university graduates interested in a tax career.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication and excellent interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment.
• Integrity, professionalism and confidentiality; ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.
• Short assignments to other parishes may be required, and extra hours during peak periods may be needed.