R & D Incentive Consultant
Melbourne VIC

This role will suit a recent information technology (IT)/Commerce graduate seeking a position in one of the world's leading advisory firms. It will kick start your career and expose you to cutting edge technical concepts, projects and business strategies currently being developed by some of Australia's most innovative companies.
As a member of our team you will have the freedom to explore and apply the IT and/or business principles studied as part of your tertiary education, and/or previous work experience, to the specific circumstances present within the projects undertaken by our clients.
You will be exposed to a wide variety of day-to-day tasks, whilst working directly and autonomously with our clients, including:
- Participating in client meetings - to obtain details from technical specialists regarding development projects undertaken by our clients.
- Information analysis - Reviewing information provided by clients and matching the facts to the eligibility requirements of the R& D Tax Incentive.
- Documentation and advice - Describing whether or not development projects undertaken by our clients meet the R& D Tax Incentive eligibility requirements.
- Compilation of expenditure work papers and schedules - Substantiating the nature and quantum of R& D expenditure incurred undertaking eligible R& D Tax Incentive projects and matching expenditure items to project activities undertaken.
- Project and engagement management - Including work planning, scheduling, budgeting, associated analysis and documentation.
- Teamwork - working collaboratively with colleagues and clients at all levels to deliver timely, high quality reports and associated professional services.
The following attributes are essential to success in this position:
- Exceptional communication skills, including excellent report writing skills.
- An ability to relate well to technical and scientific personnel and understand/explain key concepts.
- A strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- A history of exceptional client service.
- An open and enquiring mind with a business focus.
- The ability to work within a dynamic team environment.
The following technical skills are required:
- Information technology, computing or software engineering related tertiary qualification.
- Business, Commerce or Law degree desirable, but not essential.
The following benefits accompany this role:
- Ample career opportunities at KPMG.
- Significant exposure to our business as well as our clients and their operations.
- Full training, support and mentoring.
- Short-term interstate travel opportunities.
- Active employee social club.
- Targeted retail and leisure discount program.
For further information, please contact Catriona Carswell on 03 9838 4162 or click "apply for job" at the following link:
https://sjobs.brassring.com/2057/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25368&siteid=5126&Areq=1826BR
About KPMG
KPMG is one of the world's leading professional services networks. It comprises over 140,000 people in member firms in more than 153 countries. In Australia, KPMG has around 5,200 people, including over 380 partners, operating out of 13 offices around the country. Our position is built on the professionalism of our people, the quality of the services we offer and the contribution we make to the wellbeing of the communities in which we live and operate. KPMG is a leading provider of audit, tax and advisory services and offers industry insight to help organisations negotiate risks and perform in dynamic and challenging business environments.