Senior Tax Associate

KPMG in the Cayman Islands

Please note: This is an on-site position based in the Cayman Islands, and relocation is required.

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Build Your Tax Career in a Global Financial Hub

KPMG in the Cayman Islands is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Tax Associate to join its growing tax practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a leading international financial center while contributing to complex and high-impact U.S. tax engagements within the asset management sector.

If you are looking to advance your career in a fast-evolving tax environment, while gaining exposure to sophisticated clients and enjoying an exceptional island lifestyle, this role offers the ideal next step.

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About KPMG in the Cayman Islands

KPMG in the Cayman Islands is part of KPMG Islands Group, a regional network of more than 3,000 professionals operating across 11 island jurisdictions. The firm delivers high-quality Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to a diverse client base, with particular strength in:

• Insurance

• Asset management

• International business

As a major global financial center, the Cayman Islands offers a unique combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle appeal. The successful candidate will be expected to live and work in the Cayman Islands, with full relocation assistance and work permit sponsorship provided.

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Why Join the Tax Practice?

Tax has never been more dynamic. As regulations evolve and reporting requirements become increasingly complex, this is an ideal time to grow your expertise with a firm that combines deep technical capability with commercial insight.

At KPMG, the tax team helps clients navigate their U.S. income tax reporting obligations while understanding how tax impacts the broader business landscape. The practice serves clients across a range of sectors and structures, including:

• Insurance

• Hedge funds

• Private equity funds

• Private clients

The team also works with important local and international regulatory frameworks, including:

• Economic Substance

• Pillar 2

• VAT

• AEOI (FATCA/CRS)

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The Opportunity

As a Senior Tax Associate, you will report to and support the tax partners and senior leadership team. You will play an active role in the preparation and supervision of U.S. income tax returns for clients operating in the asset management industry.

This role is well-suited to a tax professional who enjoys both technical work and collaborative team environments, and who is ready to take on greater responsibility within a high-performing practice.

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Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Prepare and review U.S. income tax returns for asset management clients

• Support tax partners and senior management on client engagements and tax compliance matters

• Supervise aspects of return preparation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Work closely with team members in a collaborative, small-team environment

• Manage multiple deadlines and deliver high-quality work under pressure

• Contribute to client service excellence through attention to detail and proactive problem-solving

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What We’re Looking For

We are seeking candidates who bring a strong foundation in U.S. tax and the ability to thrive in a professional, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• CPA, EA, or eligibility to sit the relevant professional exams

• And/or a Master’s degree in Taxation

• A minimum of 2 years of U.S. tax experience

• Strong understanding of U.S. federal income tax return preparation

• Experience in asset management, particularly with:

• Hedge funds

• Private equity funds

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and use initiative

• Comfortable working within a small team

• Strong ability to perform under pressure

• Proven capability to meet tight deadlines

• Flexibility to work extended hours during peak periods

• Willingness to relocate to the Cayman Islands

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What KPMG Can Offer You

KPMG offers more than just a job—it offers the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and globally respected environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package aligned with your qualifications and experience

• Full relocation assistance

• Work permit sponsorship

• Medical scheme

• Pension scheme

• Flexible vacation scheme

Work Environment

• A strong emphasis on work-life balance

• A culture that promotes health and wellbeing

• The opportunity to work with a highly respected and collaborative tax team

• Involvement in a recognizable and reputable corporate social responsibility program

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Life in the Cayman Islands

A new environment can broaden your perspective, strengthen your experience, and accelerate your career growth. Joining KPMG in the Cayman Islands offers the chance to do meaningful work while living in one of the world’s most attractive and business-forward island destinations.

This is an opportunity to combine professional advancement with an outstanding quality of life in a globally connected financial center.

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About KPMG

KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. KPMG is the brand under which the member firms of KPMG International Limited operate and provide professional services.

“KPMG” may refer to individual member firms within the KPMG organization or to one or more member firms collectively. KPMG firms operate in 142 countries and territories, with more than 275,000 partners and employees working across the global network.

Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and is responsible for its own obligations and liabilities. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee, and it and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

For more information about KPMG’s structure, please visit kpmg.com/governance.