Swiss Immigration Consultant jobs at Ey in Hungary, Budapest

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

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.

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.

Your key activities

• Advice on management participation and employee incentive schemes.
• Support the tax structuring of Management Equity Plans and incentive plans, mainly in the course of transactions.
• Support ongoing maintenance of incentive schemes incl. questions around accounting, roll-out into further countries, and (payroll) obligations upon settlement.
• Prepare and review communications for employees, company stakeholders as well as tax authorities.
• Due diligence existing plans in context of a transaction.
• Review plan terms, term sheets and legal documents for tax obligations (usually in English language).
• Advice on accounting implications (incl. IFRS; local GAAP and tax accounting), considering intra-group setups with the goal to achieve tax deductibility of share plan related expenses.
• Act as the experienced Senior driving the local team.

Qualifications and experience

• Advanced students or graduates in tax, finance, economics, accounting or law.
• 2-4 years of experience in tax and finance, preferably in the consulting area.
• Fluency in English language - both written and verbal.
• Proficiency of German language, both written and verbal is required in order to successfully execute the day-to-day work.
• Good analytical, numerical skills.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with remote team members and use technology effectively.
• Work-, result-, client- and team oriented.
• Willing to learn and self-study, but also pro-actively contribute to the team and its development (supporting growth e.g. with GenAI, standardization, etc.)
• Responsible and communicative as well as self-organized and structured.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Prior work experience in a transaction environment is not a requirement but would be an advantage.

What we offer

• 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:

GDS GI professionals support our Swiss based Immigration professionals and lawyers execute on a range of administrative and support tasks. You will assist in the preparation of German language submissions and documentation under the instruction and supervision of our Swiss based Immigration professionals and lawyers and drive the delivery of exceptional client service across high volume accounts and meet SLA and KPI measures.

You will complete electronic case management administration processes, research, and prepare written email communication and document drafting in German language, liaise with German speaking government authorities. You will support all aspect of the Swiss work authorisation and immigration process including document and data collection, tracking of case documentation, reporting, and monitoring of status and preparation of application documentation per the protocol followed for each case type.You will stay abreast of regulatory changes in the applicable immigration domain, supporting senior caseworkers and lawyers to implement necessary changes in case management and processes in a timely manner.

Tasks include:

• Drafting of work permit applications in German language

• Drafting of eligibility assessments for visa classification and other immigration pathways, and application forms / documents for Senior/Manager/Attorney review

• Preparation of case documents and applications for Senior/Manager review for filing with the appropriate government agency

• Assist Managers to troubleshoot issues and establish case strategy

• Liaise with assignee and/or client on case progress

• Docket immigration related documents to the case management tool

• Ensure data privacy and accuracy

• Receive and validate documents submitted by assignees as per the checklist

• Assist in document review for various immigration case types

• Proactively monitor the progression of cases to capture and action next steps

• Contribute to ad hoc projects, including research, project management and data collection activities as required

• Ensure on time delivery on all client deliverables

• Deliver technically and administratively accurate work with minimal supervision and guidance and be accountable for your individual outcomes and their impact on the team

You are also accountable for performance and strategic objectives.

• continuous performance improvement outcomes for efficiency and quality
• adherence to EY’s risk management protocols
• service delivery metrics; CDP, SLA/KPI reports, client reporting, escalations, utilisation, and performance metrics reporting to the local office senior manager/partner.
• identify and pre-empt technical or process issues may impact the client or immigration formalities and associated trouble-shooting and remedial action
• identify and remediate issues and risks, direct the development of project/program status reports and metrics to meet business needs, and manage stakeholder expectations

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, travel, tourism and hospitality, Commerce, Arts, Law (Immigration), German Language and Literature/Communicative English/Mass Communication & Journalism or related fields.

• German and English language fluency (written and oral) required

• Ability to formulate and prepare articulate and persuasive communications in German and English language, with editing, and proofreading skills required.

Additional skills and attributes for success

• Outstanding administrative and communication skills, mature business sense, and ability to perform in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment

• Ability to manage multiple and intercultural stakeholder relationships

• Excellent written skills and attention to detail

• Experience working in a paralegal or client facing role is preferred

• Interest in immigration law, global mobility topics

What we look for

• We look for people with strong communication and critical thinking skills who can adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet client and attorney needs, take initiative and anticipate what is required to accomplish various goals. The person must be adaptive to the team and foster collaborative approach. They must show passion and desire to learn and grow.

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.

• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.

• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

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.

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.

Full time employment, Monday– Friday,40hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field plus 10 years of experience (5 of which are progressive post-baccalaureate experience. Alternatively, employer will accept a Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field plus 8 years of related work experience.

Must have 7 years of experience working with one or a combination of the following: a multi-national or large-size technology strategy consulting firm, a technology strategy consulting practice group within a multi-national or large-size firm, and/or a multi-national or large-size technology company in a product or R&D role.

Must have 8 years of quantitative experience supervising data analysis, interpreting output and generating insights for external or internal stakeholders.

Must have 8 years of experience making detailed assessments of the software industry, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities.

Must have 5 years of experience in due diligence or value creation engagements for one or a combination of the software sectors: Horizontal Application Software, Healthcare Software, Financial Software, Infrastructure Software, and/or Vertical Market Software.

Must have 6 years of experience fostering client relationships, including maintaining contact with client decision makers.

Must have 6 years of experience in project management and in supervising teams comprised of 5 or more team members.

Must have 6 years of experience authoring, editing and presenting communications regarding findings, recommendations, and value creation levers.

Must have 6 years of experience providing thought leadership in the forms of customers presentations, public speaking, and content writing for blogs and case studies.

Employer will accept any suitable combination of training, education, or experience.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on yourperformance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary for this job is $423,000 per year. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• 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.
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.

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