Enterprise R&D Incentives & Grants - Manager to Director

Our Accelerated Business Growth team helps Australian companies to grow their business in Australia and international markets by assessing their international readiness, accessing government incentives, and providing practical export trade and foreign investment advice. Our diverse and multidisciplinary team has broad experience in helping companies access support through tax incentives, grants and other sources of funding. We assist our clients to develop an enhanced innovation and growth program that leverages government support.

Your Opportunity

Come and be part of this evolution and a dynamic, fast growing, market leading organisation who are passionately committed to helping our clients succeed in rising to this challenge. We currently have exciting opportunities across our Accelerated Business Growth Practice.

R&D Tax and Advisory

• Manage the delivery of R&D Tax Incentive and Grant engagements and help identify new ways for them to accelerate their research, innovation and commercialisation goals
• Act as performance development manager to a growing team and help mentor them on their professional journey
• Work with other KPMG professionals to assist our clients with other matters that arise from the above, including those relating to IP, structuring, finance and tax
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities in the local market
• Manage complex projects and deliver client engagements on time and within budget
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem, such as the start-up incubator WSU Launchpad.

How are you extraordinary?

• You are a people-person with a love of sharing your tax and acceleration expertise and tailoring your communication appropriately for subject matter experts and clients who want to learn more
• You are able to prepare high-quality client-ready deliverables and lead teams, and have expertise in technical information analysis, financial analysis and report writing
• You actively seek out opportunities for growth, are comfortable challenging the status quo, and enjoy getting out of your comfort zone.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

• Engineering, science, business, law or commerce-related qualifications with a key interest in technology and innovation
• Engineering, science, or information technology related qualification; and/or Business, Commerce or Law related tertiary qualification is highly regarded
• Deep level of expertise in R&D Tax, minimum 3 years of experience in professional services or in a university or other research environment
• Prior experience reviewing technical information, matching facts to the legislative eligibility requirements of the R&D Tax Incentive and other programs and preparing technical reports
• Previous experience reviewing cost reports and other expenditure sources to analyse eligibility of qualifying R&D expenditure incurred
• Previous Advisory Consulting skills - work with R&D project managers, CIOs, CFOs, Tax Managers and other specialists to obtain information required.

Please note, the salary ranges $110k - $200k+ with respect to your level of experience.

We are hiring for the following employment types: Casual, Max-Term Full-Time, Max-Term Part-Time, Permanent Full-Time & Permanent Part-Time.

We also have offices in the following locations:

• Sydney
• Melbourne
• Brisbane
• Perth
• Canberra
• Adelaide
• Hobart
• Gold Coast
• Darwin
• Townsville
• Parramatta
• Wollongong
• Newcastle/Hunter Region
• Geelong

Specific qualifications are mentioned above

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.