We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager (job grade: Manager) for our Corporate Tax team, one of the two largest teams within our tax function, across central, western and southern Switzerland. In this internal role, you will assist our wider leadership team in shaping the future landscape and implementing new solutions to optimize our operations. Location: Zurich
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Responsibilities & Profile
Your responsibilities
Support the tax specialists in performing their daily work more efficiently by analyzing, standardizing and improving the processes within the practice
Coordinate activities and initiatives within the Partner/Director committee
Support staff development and performance processes with internal departments including Finance, Controlling and HR
Define project roadmap, initiate and lead the projects, take responsibility for establishing and implementing deliverables, and ensure the communication with internal project stakeholders
Coordinate and monitor back office activities, ensure internal processes
Conduct business reviews and functional management reporting, responsible for enhancing processes and services within the practice
Your profile
More than 5 years of professional experience in a similar position and/or in managing demanding projects
Strong project management, organizational as well as people management skills in handling different stakeholders
Experience in managing larger IT implementation projects can be beneficial
University degree from an accredited college/university in Economics, Finance or Business Engineering preferred; a strong professional track record would be also possible
Mother tongue German and excellent spoken and written English
Analytical skills and critical thinking to challenge matters with an independent mindset
Proactive, confident, assertive and resilient with excellent communication skills
Benefits
Targeted career development and internal and external attractive training and further education options Possibilities for global and Switzerland-wide mobility across all sectors and locations 25-30 days of leave, option for compensation of overtime (with the exception of management staff); management staff receive an additional 4 to 6 days of leave Maternity leave of 16 weeks, paternity leave of 5 days and free advice from the external family service Ancillary benefits may apply to certain positions (e.g. fixed-contract positions).
KPMG as an employer
Your future team
The Corporate Tax practice, comprised of over 100 highly qualified and dynamic experts, focusses on all aspects of tax compliance and tax advisory. You will work closely with the client facing staff but also with all central services such as Finance, HR and Controlling and participate in Tax leadership meetings. If you are prepared to take charge of your career and broaden your experience, we can offer you challenges and opportunities.
About KPMG
KPMG is known for providing clear and consistent solutions in the areas of auditing and advisory services. The broad palette of services across many subject matters and industries allows the provision of multidisciplinary services from a single source for our clients on the one hand and diverse careers and development options for our employees on the other hand. Our dealings are fair and frank and we strive to always look at the results of our work through the eyes of our clients. At KPMG, we are aware that if we add value for our clients, we also do the same for ourselves.
Our reasons
Contact person
Tanja Reichmuth
Human Resources
+41 58 249 68 29
kpmg.ch/careers To apply for this vacancy, please provide your cover letter, CV and all relevant certificates. We look forward to receiving your application.
