KPMG—Associate 1- Business License

Job description

Description: Business Unit: Business License Service Line: Indirect Tax Location: Kochi / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Gurgaon Geo to be supported: US Role type: Individual contributor Reporting to: Manager Work timings: 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM (may di
¯er depending on business requirement) Requirements: Mandatory technical & functional skills . Proficiency in MS O
¯ice (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); comfort with templates, pivots, lookups. . Exposure to US Indirect Tax / Business Licensing concepts and jurisdictional requirements. . Ability to work on multiple assignments, follow Standard Operating Procedures SOPs, and meet Turn Around Time (TAT)/quality targets. . Clear written & verbal communication for collaboration with US engagement teams. Educational qualifications . Bachelor’s degree (Accounts/Finance preferred); Master’s is a plus. Work experience . Total: 0–2 years (Business Licensing/US Indirect exposure preferred). Responsibilities: Roles & responsibilities . Preparation (core) o Prepare business license renewal applications for multiple jurisdictions, ensuring correctness of entity details, forms, fees, and due dates. o Prepare Sales & Use tax registration applications per jurisdiction requirements and compliance guidelines. o Maintain accurate trackers, logs, and documentation in the internal application, update status post-renewal receipt. . Delivery & Collaboration o Share prepared files and supporting reports for review; incorporate review comments promptly. o Coordinate with Senior Associate/AM for hando
¯s to US teams and respond to queries. . Compliance & Quality o Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), information security, documentation standards, and audit requirements. o Use checklists to ensure first-time-right output; escalate exceptions. . Procurement Help Desk (PHD) (as needed / seasoned associates) o Support form procurement from jurisdictions and license follow-ups after filings to obtain renewed licenses on time. . Continuous improvement o Suggest ideas to streamline templates, trackers, and macros; participate in knowledge sharing.