Indirect Tax Knowledge Manager Trainee

Would you like to get an insight into the world of our multinational clients coming from the Global Fortune 500 list? 🔎 Would you enjoy working at a company of diverse nationalities and connecting with colleagues from all around the world? 🌏 Join us to help companies and people and gain lifelong expertise in the field of VAT! Kick off your career at a reputable brand!

Budapest is host to KPMG Global Services Hungary (KGSH), KPMG’s international center of excellence for VAT compliance solutions. Our team of multicultural professionals provides coverage in more than 40 countries with relevant language and technical skills.

What we offer*

• Home office opportunity and flexible working hours

• Monthly BKK pass

• iPhone with subscription

• Referral bonus

• Working in a multicultural team at a vibrantly expanding market-leading company

• Exciting work environment with several career opportunities

• Regular company and team events

• Volunteering and CSR activities
  

Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for an Indirect Tax Knowledge Management Trainee to support our Knowledge Manager and play a key role in how VAT/Indirect Tax knowledge is maintained and shared across our network.

In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders, ensuring that VAT legislative changes, internal summaries and knowledge assets are up to date, well-documented, and easily accessible.

• Draft the yearly VAT Legislative Changes Summary.

• Maintain VAT knowledge documentation:

  • Archive VAT summaries and newsletters; ensure correct recording and naming conventions.

  • Upload summaries and signed agreements to the relevant sites/trackers (e.g., VAT News).

• Manage trackers and data quality:

  • Record summaries, initiatives, invoices and feedback in dedicated trackers.

  • Perform recurring checks on established processes and data accuracy.

• Coordinate stakeholders:

  • Send reminders to Country Specialists and member firms (e.g. for country feedback, VAT Guide reviews, pending queries).

  • Update the SharePoint site and trackers with changes in the Country Specialist community and initiatives.

Requirements:

• Background: Ongoing university studies in Hungary (Preferably 1 more year with student status)

• Technical skills and experience:

• You are available to work at least 25 hours/week

• You have good computer skills and familiarity with Excel

• You are a team player at heart and able to work individually as well

• You can handle large amounts of data

• You possess effective communication skills

• Languages: Strong written and spoken English language knowledge

• Attitude: Precision, reliability, client-oriented mindset, and proactive personality

Advantages:

• Knowledge of another European language is a great advantage (e.g. Italian, Spanish, German, French, Slovak, Romanian)

• Ongoing studies in the field of Finance/Accounting/Management

*Elements should be in line with company guidelines and policies.