Enterprise - Innovation and Government Incentives

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our Accelerating Business Growth (ABG) team has over 30 years' experience in assisting companies to innovate and grow their business in Australia and international markets. Our diverse and multidisciplinary team has broad experience in helping companies to access support through tax incentives, grants and other sources of funding, facilitating collaboration opportunities, and providing practical export trade and foreign investment advice. We assist our clients to develop an enhanced innovation and growth program that leverages government support.

With continued growth, we are now looking to recruit an aspirational Consultant to join our Accelerating Business Growth (ABG) team in Melbourne. This is the perfect opportunity if you are looking to grow your consulting and advisory career.

**Your Opportunity**

Joining KPMG's ABG practice as a Consultant in our Melbourne Office you will be working directly with our clients. We will expose you to a wide range of business models, companies, and government funding programs. We will provide you with the opportunities to truly understand how a variety of businesses operate in the real world and to get proper business advisory training. Working for experienced managers within our multi-disciplinary ABG team, you will be primarily focused on helping our clients access the R&D Tax Incentive, government grants and other trade and investment programs. You will gain exposure to some of the most exciting companies in Australia, helping them accelerate their innovation and growth.

As a valued member of our ABG team, you will:

- Continue to develop the wide variety of skills needed to help our clients bring their cutting-edge technologies to market (from technology development to business growth strategies to global market analysis).
- Be able to rapidly review technical information and match salient parts to program funding requirements such as those of the R&D Tax Incentive and other programs to support our clients’ growth.
- Review and analyse financial information to identify costs that are eligible for government support such as qualifying R&D expenditure.
- Build relationships and work with our clients’ R&D technical teams, ClOs, CFOs, Tax Managers to understand their business and help them grow.
- Demonstrate your skills with regard to work planning, scheduling and budgeting to work on a portfolio of clients.

Define your career within a collaborative team of professionals focused on achieving exceptional levels of service to our clients and each other.

**How are you extraordinary?**
- You are a people-person with a love of sharing your passion for innovation and the way technology can improve society and the lives of everyone within it.
- You are keen to be part of a high performing team and enjoy the challenge of juggling different priorities to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and our team.
- You are able to prepare high-quality client-ready deliverables and present to the senior leadership teams for review.
- You actively seek out opportunities for growth, are comfortable challenging the status quo, and enjoy getting out of your comfort zone.

**Qualifications**:
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:

- Experience with the R&D Tax Incentive is highly desirable (ideally one to two years).
- Information technology, Engineering, Science or related qualification; and/or Business, Commerce or Law related tertiary qualification is highly regarded.
- Technology-centric with a passion for innovation and R&D.
- Exceptional communication and report writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- A strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- An open and enquiring mind with a business focus and a desire to be in the office or on site with clients on a daily basis.

**Additional Information**:
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