Global Equity Tax Consultant - German Speaking jobs at Ey in Hungary, Budapest

Your Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the Payroll operation teams, ensuring a high level of service delivery and team cohesion. Act as a counselor and the primary contact for team members.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with the German Payroll engagement teams to drive initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Integration: Work closely with the GDS hub teams to ensure seamless integration with the German operations, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Delivery Oversight: Review and ensure the accuracy of payroll processing services, including Build to Gross and Gross to Net, Pay processing, Post payroll validation, T&A management, and reporting, all while complying with relevant legislation.
• Training and Development: Organize training sessions and develop a knowledge management framework to enhance team capabilities and ensure alignment with German standards.
• Engagement Staffing: Strategically staff engagements to meet client needs and operational demands, ensuring the right expertise is available.
• Performance Management: Monitor and manage internal SLAs and KPIs, providing regular updates to stakeholders and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Proven experience in handling end-to-end German payroll processing, high-volume payroll, and managing multiple client payrolls.
• Strong understanding of German payroll compliance, rules, and legislation in a multi-country environment.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Experience in developing cross-functional teams and leading experienced professionals.
• Knowledge of technology enablers and trends around data modeling, Cloud architecture, Robotics (RPA), and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Strong numeracy skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Hands-on experience with ERPs like SAP, Oracle, or Workday.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• A graduate degree with 7-10 years of experience in German Payroll.
• A Payroll certification is an advantage.
• Project Management knowledge and experience.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English and German, both orally and in writing.

What We Offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across multiple locations – Argentina, China, India, Hungary, the Philippines, Poland, and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies, and sectors. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe.

• Continuous Learning: Develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as Defined by You: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative Leadership: Gain insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture: Be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

As a new member of our team, you will support clients on challenging and diverse projects such as financial risk measurement and management, improvement of financial risk processes, risk modelling and validation, or provision valuations. We also help our clients to monitor and to implement new approaches required by the latest insurance regulations, for example Solvency II, IFRS17, local GAAP or ESG.

What we look for

We’re interested in flexible professionals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. You’ll also need the confidence to give professional advice and guidance to colleagues and clients from a diverse range of cultures, often with limited information – both verbally and in writing. If you’re a fast learner, with strong influencing skills and a genuine passion this role is for you.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to actuarial advisory and audit assignments in Hungary and other CEE countries
• Audit support on Local GAAP and IFRS audit, both life and non-life segments
• Solvency II regulation support and review
• Actuarial and insurance advisory
• Mergers & Acquisitions, actuarial modelling, employee benefit valuations
• Actively contribute to a wide range of client projects
• Manage small teams of junior actuarial and trainees as part of a larger project, including performance management
• Mentoring less experienced colleagues

Skills and attributes for success

• Good writing and documentation skills, good organizational skills
• Strong communication skills and client-oriented approach
• Ability to work in a team effectively
• Open-mindedness
• Self-motivation, proactiveness
• Analytical mindset

To qualify for the role you must have

• MSc in Actuarial sciences or relevant mathematical/financial studies
• At least 4 years of actuarial experience in the insurance/finance industry or advisory/audit
• Outstanding knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience in using actuarial and/or statistical software
• Knowledge in IFRS standards and/or Solvency II
• Knowledge of a programming language and/or algorithmic thinking is an advantage
• Fluent Hungarian and English knowledge is a must

What’s in it for you

• EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements
• Dynamic and vibrant work atmosphere with frequent team-building activities and social gatherings
• Competitive salary and a personally tailored benefits package (fridge benefit, private health insurance, etc.)
• Opportunity to cooperate with other consulting teams during different projects
• Exposure to a wide range of clients ensuring a varied workload
• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Continuous learning: It is important to EY to support your improvement so you’ll have the opportunity to choose your own learning path
• Diverse risk management advisory work within professional team that provides a unique opportunity for fast personal development and growth

Your key responsibilities

• Responsible for partnering with the Global Payroll engagement teams to drive GDS Payroll delivery,
• Deliver payroll processing service for German payrolls, ensuring the operational aspects of payroll processing and associated activities (including Build to Gross and Gross to Net, Pay processing, Post payroll validation, T&A management and reporting) are accurate and delivered within appropriate timeframes and comply with relevant legislation,
• Manage the Payroll volumes for multiple payroll clients with agreed turnaround time,
• Strong technical knowledge in Payroll regulations and be trusted advisor to country teams,
• Establish, maintain and develop strong and trusted client relationships that result in high client satisfaction and act as a primary day to day contact for assigned clients,
• Review and monitor for new code setup and monitor legislation changes are included in the processing,
• Manage payroll system set-up including data migration and transition (on-boarding),
• Work with multi-disciplinary functions (process & technology),
• Actively work with GDS Payroll Leader and internal team members in identifying and implementing the process standardization, simplification and automation opportunities,
• Manage the authorized payroll applications,
• Effective work planning and capacity utilization to manage an efficient service delivery.

Qualifications and experience

• 1+ years of experience in processing German Payroll and should be conversational in German language,
• Familiar with reporting monthly metrics to clients,
• Previous experience in handling high volume of full function payroll ,
• Payroll/HR/Finance/Systems background with an understanding of the core competencies of the payroll process,
• Proven ability to work effectively either as an individual or member of a team and relate effectively with staff on all levels,
• Should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Science/IT.

Additional skills and attributes for success

• Good understanding in German legislations, tax, social security, union agreements, etc,
• Good at project management and stakeholder management skills,
• Service excellence, customer orientation,
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office suite of products,
• Good understanding of a few payroll tools/technologies, ability to quickly adapt to new tools.

Ideally, you will have

• A payroll related diploma/certificate may be advantageous, but not necessary,
• Prior experience in tax accounting and finance would be beneficial, but not necessary,
• Experience with DATEV LODAS is a plus.

What we offer

We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling to deliver excellent results while allowing everyone to build your career without sacrificing personal priorities, providing:

• A competitive salary and benefits package, including private health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth, by access to training and development programs, coaching and mentoring as well as on-the job opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with multicultural teams.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work with 2 days in the office per week.
• Employee wellness programs and initiatives and the opportunity to obtain the All You Can Move sport pass.
• Possibility to volunteer for meaningful initiatives to positively impact lives in the community.

Our indirect tax compliance professionals support large multinational clients with their indirect tax obligations in EMEIA and globally. Dealing with the indirect tax compliance requirements is the heart of the operations but this goes hand in hand with VAT advisory and technology support which we provide or coordinate with our specialist teams. We apply a client centric approach meaning that our professionals are organized per client, and not per country or region, to maximize the knowledge of our client’s business.

Skills and attributes for success

• Innovative & problem resolution focus with strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Team player with project management capabilities

• Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team

• A desire to learn and develop into the role

• Ability to plan and prioritize work

• GL accounting experience is more than welcome

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior consultant, you will be working with a selection of clients where you are the assistant VAT controller for the VAT/GST compliance outsourced to EY, including:

• Act as central point of contact – liaise with your international clients and colleagues with respect to European VAT and VAT compliance

• Monitoring the quality of the indirect tax data and reports of your clients

• Review and approve indirect tax returns

• Follow up on legislative changes and business changes in order to ensure that the systems and/or processes are updated

• Identify issues and opportunities to continuously improve the VAT compliance processes

• Coordinate Indirect Tax compliance advisory, technology, controversy and audit support

• Coordinate with other VAT controllers and report to the client’s Process Owner at EY (Senior Manager or above)

• Supervise and coach junior team members

• Actively participate to the training and coaching session in your development plan to ensure continuous development of your technical knowledge

• Preparation and review of GL/BS reconciliation

• Potential short to medium term secondments to client sites based in your home country.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor/master’s degree in economics or equivalent, potentially with a supplementary degree in fiscal matters.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in in Indirect Tax compliance, VAT Reporting or Accountancy, including reconciliations, or Indirect Tax advisory, either in industry or with other service providers.

• Basic understanding of other compliance activities such as statutory accounting and corporate tax compliance.

• Basic understanding of ERP systems and VAT/GST reporting solutions

• Fluent in English – written and spoken, additionally, candidates with Dutch, French or German languages skills is an asset

• Excellent communication across cultures and within a virtual working environment

• GL accounting experience is a plus

What We Offer

We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling to deliver excellent results while allowing everyone to build your career without sacrificing personal priorities, providing:

• A competitive salary and benefits package, including private health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth, by access to training and development programs, coaching and mentoring as well as on-the job opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with multicultural teams.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work with 2 days in the office per week.
• Employee wellness programs and initiatives and the opportunity to obtain the All You Can Move sport pass.
• Possibility to volunteer for meaningful initiatives to positively impact lives in the community.

Global Compliance & Reporting (GCR) – Direct Tax Compliance and Reporting CoE

Join our fast-growing Direct Tax Compliance and Reporting CoE as a Senior. You’ll support multi-country client engagements in tax accounting and direct tax, assisting with Group Tax Accounting/Reporting services under US GAAP and IFRS. In this role, you’ll contribute to process improvement and help deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes for our clients.

1. Tax Accounting & Reporting

• Assist in the preparation and review of interim, quarterly, and year-end global tax provisions under IFRS and US GAAP
• Support tax reporting deliverables received from controllers and tax managers across the Group
• Contribute to US GAAP and IFRS disclosure preparation, including reconciliation of GAAP differences
• Prepare and maintain tax provision memoranda and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, including SOX documentation and audit processes

2. Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify and support implementation of process improvements in tax provision and compliance functions
• Prepare tax account reconciliations and related schedules
• Helping drive efficiencies on client’s or EY’s processes, designing and implementing simple solutions to complex processes, leveraging benefits of standardization, centralization and technology
• Contribute to continuous improvement in tax reporting processes through design, control, and operational enhancements

3. Collaboration & Development

• Assist in mentoring and developing junior staff on ASC 740, IAS 12, and other key tax concepts
• Collaborate with internal tax, accounting, and finance teams, as well as external service providers

Skills and attributes for success

• Broad and deep corporate tax compliance experience
• Understanding of ASC 740 and IAS 12 frameworks
• Corporate income tax experience (any country or countries)
• Strong communication skills and experience working with multi-country teams
• Ability to distil complex concepts into clear, actionable insights
• Organized and able to deliver tax accounting in a short timeframe
• Experience supporting and developing junior staff
• Problem solving capabilities and process improvement mindset
• Ability to manage time to deliver quality output

Qualifications and experience

• Degree qualified
• 3+ years of experience in corporate tax and withholding tax
• Experience working in direct tax accounting, in professional services or industry (combination preferred, not essential)
• Understanding of the tax reporting process, balance sheet reconciliation process, and basic understanding of direct tax compliance review
• Good understanding of deferred tax concepts
• Good experience in tax accounting packages and strong Excel skills
• Agile to the changing client environment and able to provide quality deliverables under tight timelines
• Experience providing tax services to a portfolio of clients
• Proactive and able to identify opportunities for business development
• Team player with the ability to add value to the current team

Additional skills and attributes for success

• Ability to plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines, monitor own workload
• Experience working with teams across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience in process and technology design is beneficial but not mandatory
• Tax transformation/compliance process improvement experience is a plus
• Experience of rollout and/or implementation of tax technology is a plus
• Accounting qualification and/or Tax qualification (ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA) is a plus

What we offe

• A competitive salary and benefits package, including private health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth, by access to training and development programs, coaching and mentoring as well as on-the job opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with multicultural teams.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work with 2 days in the office per week.
• Employee wellness programs and initiatives and the opportunity to obtain the All You Can Move sport pass.
• Possibility to volunteer for meaningful initiatives to positively impact lives in the community.

Your key responsibilities

As our senior, you will be an important part of our diversely talented, experienced valuation and financial accounting advisory services (FAAS) team, and you will gain experience from working on a wide variety of assignments. You will be responsible for participating and assisting in the following key tasks:

• Preparing in valuation and financial analyses by applying valuation theories and approaches in relation to various assets (businesses, real estate properties, derivatives) across many industries.
• Critical assessment of business assumptions underlying the valuation models.
• Review and comment on clients’ valuation models as to the logical integrity and arithmetical accuracy.
• Preparing internal and external narrative memorandum/reports.
• Coordinate and review the work of junior consultants.
• Involve in financial accounting advisory services.

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent analytical, project management, communication, interpersonal, and teaming skills
• Outstanding organizational skills, flexibility and ability to work under tight deadlines

What we look for

• College / University degree in the field of Finance, Accounting / Financial Mathematics
• 2-4 years of valuation and business modelling experience.
• Strong interest in and deep understanding valuation and financial accounting.
• Financial modeling skills, including experience building models from scratch in MS Excel.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and Hungarian.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• IFRS knowledge/interest
• Real estate valuation related knowledge

What we offer

• Working with our highly skilled, experienced Valuation/IFRS/Accounting experts
• At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Your key responsibilities

• The candidate must demonstrate project management, leadership, communication, relationship building, analytical,
• interpersonal, multi-tasking and organization skills. A focus on quality and attention to detail is required.
• The candidate must also demonstrate advanced understanding of the principles of VAT and be able to guide the team in applying the same.
• The candidate will have responsibility to handle multiple engagements within the practice assigned and therefore must have the ability to multi-task.
• As the candidate will work extensively with various technology tools, should show strong proficiency in effectively using computer / technology.

Skills and attributes for success

• Taking the initiative to seek continuous learning opportunities such as coaching and mentoring feedback, keydevelopmental experiences, self-directed learning and formal learning
• Helps define learning gaps and works with sub-service line leaders and local L&D to define and deploy a process to bridge that learning gap
• Fulfills role of instructor and transfer of knowledge to team members, as needed

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Master's degree (or CA/ ICWA/CS Inter/ Final) required
• At least 4-5 years of previous Transfer Pricing experience. Preferred that the candidate has exposure to complete or partial Global documentation projects within the Transfer Pricing field
• Should be handling a team
• Proficiency with technology required (e.g. MS word, MS excel, MS power point)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Awareness of other taxes in the US
• Ability to read, interpret and apply the tax legislation

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.