Senior Manager – Global Mobility Services, Japan Practice

Overview

In this Senior Manager role, you will lead Japan-HQ clients within the UK, shaping how we deliver Global Mobility Services. You will build and sustain senior-level relationships, identify growth opportunities for the Japan team, and oversee service delivery and compliance for international assignees. You will coordinate across global and UK teams to ensure high-quality, timely advisory and risk management. This role offers impact through cross-border tax services, team leadership, and close collaboration with Engagement Leaders to elevate client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Forge and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders in Japan-HQ businesses and the UK team
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the Japan team in the UK
• Lead business development and proposal activities
• Serve as day-to-day contact for allocated VIPs and coordinate with Engagement Leaders to enhance service delivery
• Oversee day-to-day global coordination and UK service delivery for client engagements with a junior engagement team
• Manage compliance processes for international assignees
• Provide clients with up-to-date tax developments and advise on risk issues
• Prepare client advice for director/partner review
• Project manage engagements and delegate/training of junior staff
• Engage with KPMG’s global People Services network and participate in managerial meetings
• Monitor and report financial results for allocated clients to ensure profitability

Key requirements

• ACA/ATT/CTA qualified or equivalent
• Understanding of Japanese professional practices and business customs
• Excellent English and proficiency in Japanese
• Experience coordinating global tax services for Japan-HQ clients
• Experience in UK expatriate tax services
• Energetic, committed and ambitious
• Strong accountability, feedback orientation, and problem-solving abilities
• Clear, impactful communication and ability to uphold quality of service

• relationship management
• business development mindset
• leadership and coaching
• global tax services coordination
• UK expatriate tax knowledge
• risk assessment and mitigation

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