Senior Consultant, Taх and Legal Department, Mergers&Acquisitions Group

Kept is an audit and advisory firm that was previously part of KPMGchr(39)s international network but formally left it on 8 June 2022. We audit financial statements, provide performance improvement and risk management services, help deal with tax and legal issues, provide transaction services and advise on business restructuring and raising financing. Kept has an extensive Technology practice that helps clients become more efficient with digital products and solutions. We have been working in Russia for more than 30 years and we have been rated the No. 1 Audit firm in Russia since 2009*. Currently we have 12 offices in largest cities of Russia and Belarus employing together over 4,000 people. * RAEX (Expert Rating Agency), Largest Audit Organizations, 2009–2020 What we do Our M&A Tax professionals assist clients in structuring their acquisition/disposal deals and ensuring smooth transaction process from tax perspective. We are able to provide full support throughout acquisition/disposal cycle, helping companies prepare for the deal, rendering due diligence services and advising on transaction risks and consequences. Responsibilities: Participation in buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence procedures and assessment of companies’ current tax liabilities; Tax structuring of acquisitions/disposals for Russian and foreign companies; Advising on tax issues in the course of transaction documentation preparation; Tax burden modelling for potential investors/debt restructuring purposes; Consulting on efficient tax reorganization of business before disposal (divestment of non-core assets, settlement of intra-group debt etc.); Participation in post-merger integration process from tax perspective; Preparing researches on Russian and international tax issues; Marketing activities including preparation of presentations, proposals, preparations to seminars, etc.; Administrative functions: filing documents, drafting contracts, following internal risk management procedures, etc. To fill the role the candidate is expected to meet the following requirements: Completed university degree (accounting, economics, finance – preferably); Minimum 3-4 years of audit/tax/accounting experience; Good knowledge of Russian tax and accounting legislation; At least Intermediate command of English; Strong analytical skills and logical thinking; Attention to details; Ability to work under tight deadlines and multitasking; Effective team player. We offer: Your own trajectory of development and clear career ladder; Corporate training: more than 50 trainings (including English) for improvement your professional and personal skills; Supportive environment: colleagues are always ready to help and share their expertise; Projects influencing the future of large companies: you will be able to prove yourself in solving various problems; Business trips: your opportunity to explore Russia and beyond; Competitive salary and extended health insurance; Ability to combine work from the office (Moscow City) and from home; Personal development: mentoring, coaching and career counseling programs; Support for physical and mental health (consultations with a psychologist, online fitness and marathons); Official employment.