Description
KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG is the brand under which the member firms of KPMG International Limited (“KPMG International”) operate and provide professional services. “KPMG” is used to refer to individual member firms within the KPMG organization or to one or more member firms collectively.
KPMG firms operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. Each KPMG member firm is responsible for its own obligations and liabilities.
KPMG Ukraine KPMG Ukraine is seeking a Senior SAP Accountant to join our Tax Compliance, Accounting Outsourcing and Payroll Services team. This role is designed for an experienced accountant with strong hands-on SAP expertise who will be deeply involved in SAP-based engagements within our client portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead accounting outsourcing engagements for clients operating on SAP systems, including preparation of statutory, tax and management reports for clients (legal entities and representative offices) across various industries.
- Coordinate financial, management, and tax accounting services and ensure timely and accurate client deliverables.
- Maintain end-to-end accounting records in SAP (FI module as core; MM, SD and CO as relevant to the engagement), including period-end closing, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions and journal entries.
- Prepare a full package of financial statements based on ERP data and perform financial statement review.
- Prepare and submit tax reporting, including VAT, corporate income tax (with RІ appendices), tax invoices, and transfer/payment documentation.
- Handle withholding taxes, including repatriation tax: calculation, payment, and related tax reporting.
- Provide advisory support on accounting and tax methodology, including regulatory interpretation (Tax Code of Ukraine – must have).
- Organize work and on‑the‑job training of accountants, ensuring effective task prioritization and decision‑making.
- Communicate proactively with clients and support long‑term professional relationships.
- Develop junior team members through guidance, mentoring, and constructive performance feedback.
Requirements
- Academic degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent relevant experience)
- Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including:
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting and the ability to independently maintain accounting records
- Hands‑on experience preparing full statutory financial statements (5 forms) under П(С)БО
- Proven experience preparing tax reporting: VAT, corporate income tax, tax invoices, and related appendices
- Direct experience with repatriation tax (calculation, payment, reporting)
- Strong knowledge of the Tax Code of Ukraine
- Experience working with accounting ERP systems such as SAP (preferred), BAS, Navision, Dynamics, 1C, or similar
- Fluent Ukrainian
- IFRS knowledge is an advantage
- High level of independence, strong prioritization skills, and the ability to make decisions
- English – confident professional communication (B2 or higher) is mandatory
- English proficiency is an advantage
- Professional certifications (ACCA, CPA) and Big Four experience are considered strong advantages
Benefits
- Official employment, market leading compensation, social package
- A friendly international environment
- Challenging assignments, diverse clients and tasks
KPMG in Ukraine seeks to create a work environment that provides everyone with opportunities to develop and build their careers. We are committed to the principle of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. We respect a diversity of opinions and experiences because we are convinced that people with differing perspectives can generate more creative ideas, find better solutions, and develop more innovative products by working together.
We welcome you to apply to join our diverse team at KPMG in Ukraine, express your individuality, and realise your potential!
Skills Required
- Academic degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting and ability to independently maintain accounting records
- Hands-on experience preparing full statutory financial statements (5 forms) under П(С)БО
- Proven experience preparing tax reporting: VAT, corporate income tax, tax invoices, and related appendices
- Direct experience with repatriation tax calculation, payment, and reporting
- Strong knowledge of the Tax Code of Ukraine
- Hands-on SAP expertise (particularly SAP FI; exposure to MM, SD, CO)
- Experience with accounting ERPs such as BAS, Navision, Microsoft Dynamics, 1C or similar
- Fluent Ukrainian
- English professional communication (B2 or higher)
- IFRS knowledge
- Professional certifications (ACCA, CPA) and Big Four experience
- High level of independence, strong prioritization and decision-making skills
What We Do
KPMG Ukraine is an international network of independent firms providing audit, tax, and advisory services. It leverages global intellectual capital combined with local expertise to help clients mitigate risks, grasp opportunities, and achieve economic benefits. The firm has been operating in Ukraine since 1992, supporting corporations, governments, and public sector agencies with professional services, including legal, strategy, and financial consulting, to foster sustainable growth and reconstruction.
