Domain Expert – Revenue, Taxation & Analytics- Public Financial Management (PFM)

Job Title : Domain Expert – Revenue, Taxation & Analytics

Location: Lucknow, UP

Service Line- Government & Public Sector

Sub Service Line- Digital Government Advisory (DGA)

Work Arrangement- Client Location, on-site

Travel arrangement: Pan-India with travel as required.

>>About KPMG

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories and have over 265,000 people working in member firms around the world. At KPMG in India, we are committed to delivering high-quality services that help our clients navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable growth.

>>About the Digital Government Advisory Team

KPMG India’s Digital Government Advisory (DGA) practice helps government bodies modernize public services through technology. It offers strategic consulting, digital architecture, and sector-specific solutions across areas like transport, water, justice, and finance. The team enables large-scale e-Governance, data analytics, and automation to improve efficiency and citizen experience.

>>About PFM at KPMG India

Public Financial Management (PFM) at KPMG India focuses on strengthening governance, transparency, and efficiency in public sector financial systems. The team works with government bodies to design and implement reforms in budgeting, revenue administration, expenditure management, and analytics-driven decision-making. Our goal is to enable data-driven governance and improve fiscal accountability across departments.

>> About the role

We are seeking a Domain Expert – Revenue, Taxation & Analytics to support advanced tax analytics initiatives for government departments. This role combines deep domain expertise in indirect taxation with strong analytical and functional capabilities to design and implement data-driven solutions for improving compliance and detecting tax evasion.

>>Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on GST/VAT laws, compliance frameworks, and indirect tax policy matters.
• Interpret regulatory changes and assess their impact on tax administration and analytics initiatives.
• Define functional requirements for tax analytics use cases (e.g., fraud detection, ITC verification, risk profiling).
• Collaborate with IT/data teams to translate business logic into analytics models and dashboards.
• Analyze GST/VAT data for trends, anomalies, and compliance gaps.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for government officers on tax analytics concepts and tools.

>>Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong domain knowledge in indirect taxation (GST/VAT).
• Experience in tax analytics projects or data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Education:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred.
• Additional qualifications like ICWA or LLB desirable but not mandatory.

Experience:

• 3–10 years of practical experience in indirect taxation.
• Exposure to government departments or commercial tax authorities.
• Hands-on experience in tax compliance and advisory roles.

>>Preferred Certifications:

• GST Practitioner Certification.
• Certifications in Data Analytics or Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Advanced Excel or SQL certifications.

>> Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) and wellness programs
• Competitive pay with performance bonuses and retirement benefits
• Flexible work options and generous paid time off, including parental and sabbatical leave
• Professional development through certifications, global mobility, and learning platforms
• Inclusive culture with recognition programs, volunteering opportunities, and employee engagement initiatives

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