Facilitator/experience Designer - Ey Wavespace jobs at Ey in Netherlands, Amsterdam

Requisition Id : 1640743

TMT :

Industry convergence offers TMT (Technology, Media & Entertainment, and Telecommunications) organizations the chance to evolve and transform, but it also presents challenges around competitiveness and delivering agile corporate strategies for growth.

TAX - GCR - Global Compliance & Reporting :

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

Assist seniors in replying to queries raised by clients on corporate tax matters wherein issues may range from capital gains, tax payments, preparation of return of income, etc.
Undertaking technical research on income-tax provisions impacting the taxation of clients;
Preparing submissions in relation to assessment and appellate proceedings in the case of clients and support seniors in representation before the income-tax authorities;
Appearing before the income-tax authorities on routine matters concerning the clients
Support in handling administrative responsibilities for clients allocated to you such as engagement letters, internal QRM, filing of client papers, billing follow-up, etc.
Client responsibilities: Conduct the engagement in a professional manner and in accordance with client expectations and as defined by the terms and conditions of the contract
People responsibilities:
Exhibit positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn.
Work constructively with team to evaluate and improve personal and team performance.
Contribute and leverage knowledge from individuals, databases and other sources.
Provide timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations.
Operational responsibilities:
Participate in executing work within a group by assisting by delivering work effectively, and teaming with tax professionals to provide comprehensive tax solutions.
Ensure that the areas of work assigned are executed in accordance with the work programme and the firm’s methodologies and guidance, and professional standards.
Use electronic working papers, efficiently including various software applications and sources of knowledge in an appropriate manner to conduct research.
Acquire and demonstrate competence in technical knowledge, and compliance process by keeping up to date on trends, developments and technical authorities and apply them to moderately complex situations.
Analyze and convert data into a tax product (advisory/compliance) and ensure accuracy and timeliness of the product.
Where applicable thoroughly check documents and make available for tax inspections in an appropriate manner.
Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have
Qualification

Qualified Chartered Accountant

2-3 years of experience in direct tax

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain postivie energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.

What we offer

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

What you will do

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing strategic sales plans for sustainability propositions, achieving revenue targets and leading business development from initial prospecting to closure. This involves pipeline development, analysis, and recommendations for growth, as well as support of the major pursuits.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients by identifying their sustainability needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Ensuring exceptional client service is incorporated in all external and internal encounters.
• Fostering a strong internal identity and community around EY Sustainability, promoting knowledge sharing, success stories, cross-service line collaboration, and increased awareness of EY’s sustainability offerings.
• Monitoring market trends and competitor actions to guide strategic decision-making and maximize growth opportunities.
• Collaborating with the campaign team and cross-functional business teams to implement successful sustainability initiatives and initiate major events and partnerships at local and international levels.
• Representing EY Sustainability at national and international events, raising our profile in the market.
• Continuously identifying and proposing solutions for operational improvements.

What we look for–Where do you start if you want to change the world?

• Minimum 7 years of experience in business development and sales in similar fields and organizations.
• Proven strategic leader with expertise in shaping GTM strategies and driving change.
• Track record of delivering growth in complex B2B environments.
• Strong collaborator and influencer across teams.
• Trusted advisor who builds client relationships that deliver long-term value.
• Strong communicator able to engage senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Analytical, KPI-driven, and data-oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results and meet sales targets.
• Flexible, hands-on mindset, especially in the first years of launching the new approach.

What we offer– Is everything that counts being counted?

• Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep, and mindset and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court.
• Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year).
• Training and education: EY believes it's important for everyone to have the opportunity to further develop yourself. We therefore offer you the opportunity to take part in various soft & hard skills training, external courses and/or sign up for an additional education. For example, obtaining an MBA to broaden your skills in Leadership, Business and Tech.
• Mobility: Contribute directly to our ambition to reduce EY's carbon footprint to zero. With the new scheme you choose the most diverse sustainable options via the EY My Daily Travel app or online environment. Think of the use of lease bicycles, electric shared scooters, electric shared cars, flexible lease cars and various subscriptions for public transport. You can also view your CO2 footprint via the app.
• Bicycle arrangement: finance the purchase cost of your new bicycle from your gross monthly salary (purchase cost amount divided over 12 months) or from your non-statutory holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme: you will build up pension capital directly after you start at EY. Each month the available premium amount is transferred to you in an investment account at our pension provider. You will also have the option to build up additional pension capital on a voluntary basis. For more information about our employment terms, visit our page

Pre-employment screening

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demand in terms of the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.

Responsibilities – How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world?
• Client and Colleague Communication: Serve as the main point of contact, liaising with international clients and colleagues on European VAT and compliance matters.
• VAT Compliance Oversight: Monitor, review, and approve indirect tax data, reports, and returns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance VAT compliance processes and keep up with legislative and business changes affecting systems.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, coach, and support junior team members, both onshore and offshore.
• Collaboration and Development: Work closely with VAT controllers and senior managers, and engage in training to support personal and professional growth.

Where do you start if you want to change the world?
• A Bachelor and/or Masters degree in economics, tax law, accounting or equivalent – a specialism or supplementary degree in taxation is a plus.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in EMEIA VAT compliance, either in industry or with other service providers.

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

• Working knowledge of Dutch in addition to a strong working knowledge of English
• Basic understanding of IT-systems and VAT/GST reporting solutions as well as the changing legislative landscape and the impact on VAT compliance.
• Proactive and motivated, capable of independently tackling challenges and managing projects while also excelling in team environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills paired with effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Organized and adaptable, with a desire to learn, develop, and fluency in both English and Dutch.

• Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep, and mindset and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court.
• Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year).
• Home office arrangement: to optimally set up your home office, EY has the following resources available for you: office chair, sit/stand desk, external monitor, desk lamp, (Bluetooth) headset and a large external keyboard.
• Laptop and smartphone: you are entitled to a laptop and smartphone with a business subscription. *Smartphone not applicable to (thesis) interns.
• Salary: in addition to your fixed salary, depending on EY's financial performance, you may be eligible for a bonus. You are also entitled to an expense allowance (depending on the function) and an internet allowance of €40 net per month.
• Time off: you are entitled to 29 vacation days per year when full-time employed.
• Sabbatical: the option to take unpaid leave after consultation.
• Birth leave: EY will pay 100% of the birth leave, in case of an additional birth leave EY will pay 70% of the salary.
• Training and education: EY believes it's important for everyone to always have the opportunity to further develop yourself. We therefore offer you the opportunity to take part in various soft & hard skills training, external courses and/or sign up for an additional education. For example, obtaining an MBA to broaden your skills in Leadership, Business and Tech.
• Mobility: Contribute directly to our ambition to reduce EY's carbon footprint to zero by 2025. With the new scheme you choose the most diverse sustainable options via the EY My Daily Travel app or online environment. Think of the use of lease bicycles, electric shared scooters, electric shared cars, flexible lease cars and various subscriptions for public transport. You can also view your CO2 footprint via the app.
• Bicycle arrangement: finance the purchase cost of your new bicycle from your gross monthly salary (purchase cost amount divided over 12 months) or from your non-statutory holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme: you will build up a pension capital directly after your start at EY. Each month the available premium amount is transferred for you in an investment account at our pension provider. You will also have the option to build up additional pension capital on a voluntary basis.

For more information about our employment terms, visit our page .

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.

Your new job | About your main responsibilities

You will rapidly build a mix of hard and soft skills during projects. You will gain experience creating data-backed analysis and insights, learn what makes software companies tick, hone your ability to craft a compelling narrative and present findings to senior executives, and manage and mentor others on your team. You will have a seat at the table with CEOs and investors, helping these clients make more informed decisions and gaining first-hand insights into how investors and management teams operate and make decisions.

As a Manager, you will have an important role in the execution of software strategy engagements. You will gain experience in creating data-backed analysis and insights and manage and mentor others on your team. Your responsibilities:

• Manage projects and day-to-day problem solving together with your team and motivate your team to work together on common challenges.
• Deliver a high degree of client satisfaction throughout the engagement cycle and uphold high-quality deliverables to drive recurring engagements.
• Perform commercial and technical analysis and translate findings into financial implications, being able to present outcomes to a non-technical audience.
• Coach and lead the professional and personal development of your team members.

What we do

• Product strategy and roadmap: EY-Parthenon teams analyze product roadmaps and provide recommendations to enhance commercial positioning, packaging, and pricing using market and competitive research.
• Technology strategy and roadmap: We help companies build suitable tech strategies and architecture roadmaps to meet growth targets, incorporating internal efforts and new technologies.
• Software development effectiveness: The team assesses software development capacities, talent, and processes, offering actionable recommendations to improve productivity, timeliness, quality, and alignment with corporate strategy
• Product and technology diligence: SSG provides top-tier product and technology diligence, assessing product capabilities, roadmaps, software architecture, technical debt, and associated processes.
• Integrated diligence: EY-Parthenon teams combine product and technology diligence with commercial due diligence, analyzing market segments, competition, purchasing dynamics, and pricing to offer a cohesive view of the target investment's growth potential.

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution

• Minimum five years of experience with either strategy consulting, project-based work in a software (-driven) sector, or work in software engineering.
• Experience in working as a senior team member on projects for corporates and/or private equity investors.
• Ability to understand, assess and conclude on software products, their market positioning, competitors and customers by using research tooling and market information.
• Excellent problem solving, project coordination, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.

Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment

• A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a solid pension plan for the future. In addition to your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development).
• You’ll receive a full-time (40 hours) fixed contract for the duration of 1 year, with the intent of converting this into a permanent contract.
• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance.
• 29 vacation days to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days.
• With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app.
• At EY, we care about a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well-equipped home office.
• The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad.
• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones.
• You’ll have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses.
• Your well-being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That’s why you’ll have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions.
• A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work.

Before your interview, we’ll ask you to complete an online assessment. Not a standard questionnaire, but a game-based assessment focusing on both your cognitive skills and behavioral preferences.

Senior Consultant Digital Risk & Resilience (job vacancy text in English see below)

• Analyseren en oplossen van complexe bedrijfs- en digitale risico’s.

• Opstellen en implementeren van beleid en procedures voor Digital Risk Management.

• Begeleiden van procesworkshops om IT-processen en functionele vereisten in kaart te brengen.

• Toetsen van wet- en regelgeving binnen Digital Risk Management.

• Specialiseren in een van de drie Digital Risk Management-domeinen: Process & Control, Resilience of Digital Risk.

• Je woont in Nederland.

• Je hebt een bachelor- of masterdiploma in een relevant vakgebied, zoals (Business) Information Management, Business IT & Management, Data Analytics, IT Risk Management, Informatica, Computer Science of Bedrijfskunde.

• Minimaal drie jaar ervaring in IT Risk Management, IT Governance, Cloud, Internal Audit, Internal Control, Data Governance, Cybersecurity of Privacy.

• Kennis van IT Risk-frameworks (bijv. COSO, ISO27001, NIST) en frameworks voor applicaties, data, cloud en IT-governance.

• Je spreekt vloeiend Nederlands en Engels.

Wat wij bieden – Ontwikkel jezelf op jouw manier

• Flexibel werken: bepaal zelf in overleg met je team waar en wanneer je werkt – thuis, op kantoor, bij de klant of zelfs vanuit een ander Europees land (tot 20 werkdagen per jaar).

• Thuiswerkvoorzieningen: krijg alles wat je nodig hebt om jouw thuiswerkplek perfect in te richten, van een ergonomische bureaustoel en zit-sta bureau tot een extra monitor en een (Bluetooth) headset.

• Aantrekkelijk salaris & vergoedingen: naast je salaris maak je, afhankelijk van de prestaties van EY, kans op een bonus. Daarnaast krijg je een internetvergoeding van €40 netto per maand en mogelijk een onkostenvergoeding.

• Blijven groeien: volg trainingen, cursussen en opleidingen, van soft skills tot een MBA om je leiderschaps-, business- en tech-vaardigheden verder te ontwikkelen.

• Duurzame mobiliteit: kies voor een leasefiets, elektrische deelauto of OV-abonnement via de EY My Daily Travel-app en draag bij aan een duurzamer EY.

• Fietsregeling: koop een nieuwe fiets met een voordelige regeling via je salaris of vakantiedagen.

Je werkt vanuit ons moderne kantoor op de Zuidas, een bruisende plek waar je elke dag warm wordt verwelkomd door Anouchka en Lucia. Begin je dag met een heerlijke smoothie of cappuccino van Taib, en geniet tijdens de lunch van een verse maaltijd verzorgd door Hans en Mehdi. Op de 22e verdieping wacht een adembenemend uitzicht over Amsterdam, en in onze innovatieve Wavespace-omgeving werk je samen met klanten en collega’s van over de hele wereld.

• Telefonische kennismaking

• Vaardigheden- en persoonlijkheidstest

• Twee gesprekken met ons team

Om de betrouwbaarheid en integriteit van onze medewerkers te waarborgen, doorloop je een pre-employment screening. Deze kan bestaan uit een VOG (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag) of een buitenlandse Criminal Background Check, een integriteitsvragenlijst, en verificatie van je identiteit, diploma’s en werkervaring.

As a Senior Consultant within the Digital Risk & Resilience team at EY, you will navigate in the constantly changing and fast-paced digital landscape and build a network that will benefit you throughout your career. We offer you the option to participate in intensive soft and hard skills training during your career, enabling you to continue developing both personally and professionally. From day one, you will collaborate with colleagues at all levels on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities– How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world?

• Identifying, evaluating, and providing solutions to evaluate complex business and digital risks
• Follow policies and procedures that support the successful design, implementation and execution of Digital Risk Management frameworks and controls
• Facilitate process walkthrough discussions to document end-to-end IT processes and technical/functional requirements during digital transformations
• Assess the application of legal and regulatory requirements to clients Digital Risk Management practices
• Specialize in one of the Digital Risk Management domains (i.e., Process & Control, Resilience, Digital Risk)

Job requirements– Where do you start if you want to change the world?

• You already reside in the Netherlands
• Finished a Bachelor or Master study in the field of (Business) Information Management, Business IT & Management, Data Analytics, IT Risk Management, Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration or similar
• Three year or more of relevant experience in the field of IT Risk Management, IT Governance, Cloud, Internal Audit, Internal Control, Data Governance, Cybersecurity, Privacy.
• Knowledge of IT Risk frameworks (ex. COSO, ISO27001, NIST) and knowledge of Risk Management frameworks related to applications, data, cloud, emerging technologies, and IT governance
• Fluent in English and Dutch

What we offer– Is everything that counts being counted?

• • Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client's location, or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year)
  • Home office arrangement: to optimize your home office, EY provides the following resources for you: an office chair, a sit/stand desk, an external monitor, a desk lamp, a (Bluetooth) headset, and a large external keyboard
  • Salary: in addition to your fixed salary, depending on EY's financial performance, you may be eligible for a bonus. You are also entitled to an expense allowance (depending on the position) and an internet allowance of €40 net per month
  • Training and education: EY believes it's important to provide everyone with the opportunity for continuous development. Therefore, we offer various soft and hard skills training programs, external courses, and the possibility to enroll in additional education. For example, you can obtain an MBA to broaden your skills in leadership, business, and tech
  • Mobility: contribute directly to our ambition to reduce EY's carbon footprint to zero by 2025. With the new scheme, you can choose from diverse sustainable options through the EY My Daily Travel app or online platform. This includes lease bicycles, electric shared scooters, electric shared cars, flexible lease cars, and various subscriptions for public transport. You can also track your CO2 footprint using the app
  • Bicycle arrangement: finance the purchase cost of your new bicycle through a monthly deduction from your gross salary (the purchase cost is spread over 12 months) or from your non-statutory holiday entitlement

The application process consists of a telephone screening, a skills and personality test, and two interviews

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre-employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry

Responsibilities –

As a wavespaceTM Facilitator, you will be a key resource for designing and facilitating wavespace sessions for our clients’ business transformation projects and act as a role model for scaling the wavespace approach within the firm.Reporting to the wavespace location/experience manager/leader, you will primarily:

• Work closely with senior stakeholders (EY and clients) to understand their business transformation needs and work across our global network (e.g., cross-SL/sector etc.) to bring in the right people and address specific client challenges
• Take end-to-end ownership (from scoping, designing, and facilitating to follow-up activities) for wavespace sessions, from conception through to completion while
• Possess and demonstrate strong (agile) projectmanagement skills throughout the event lifecycle
• Demonstrate strong facilitation skills in several innovation methodologies of which Design Thinking is core
• Have a strong persuasiveness and act as a role model while guiding the client to understand their business challenge
• Have a hands-on mentality and support the operations of the location as well as its strategic development. This includes stakeholder management but also taking care of the room set-up for room rents/sessions
• Design, production and post-production of audio/visual virtual experiences

Job requirements –Where do you start if you want to change the world?

• At least 2 years of experience in designing and facilitating the delivery of innovation workshops (e.g., Design Thinking)
• At least 2 years of experience translating complex issues into coherent problem statements and designing processes to enable organizations to resolve complex issues
• At least 1 year of experience in planning and managing at least two complex projects across multiple locations (e.g., in Organizational Change Management), ideally in an agile way of working
• At least 1 year of experience in supervising advisory/consulting professionals
• Fluent in Dutch and English
• Interest in Technology, Innovation, Customer Experience and Entrepreneurship

What makes you stand out?

• Ability to work with the uppermost levels within the firm and build solid relationships with multiple internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Collaborative and inclusive
• Driven, ambitious and motivated
• Self-driven and tenacious, the ability to keep driving forward when faced with obstacles and barriers
• Problem ownership
• Client/customer mindset
• Show commitment to our strategy, future and values
• Actively engaged to continuously contribute to further developing EY wavespace as part of the cross-border and cross-regional team
• A clear understanding of EY proposition in the market

What we offer –

• • team of highly motivated professionals
  • First-class development and career advancement opportunities
  • International project work using state-of-the-art technology, a global network and multicultural teams that contribute to the sustainable improvement of the business world of tomorrow
  • Join a first-class global employer utilizing some of the most pioneering technology

Furthermore, we offer:

• • Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep, and mindset and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court
  • Salary: in addition to your fixed salary, depending on EY's financial performance, you may be eligible for a bonus. You are also entitled to an expense allowance (depending on the function) and an internet allowance of €40 net per month
  • Time off: you are entitled to 29 vacation days per year when full-time employed
  • Sabbatical: the option to take unpaidleaveafter consultation
  • Birth leave: EY will pay 100% of the birth leave, in case of an additional birth leave EY will pay 70% of the salary
  • Training and education: EY believes it's important for everyone to always have the opportunity to further develop yourself. We therefore offer you the opportunity to take part in various soft & hard skills training, external courses and/or sign up for an additional education. For example, obtaining an MBA to broaden your skills in Leadership, Business and Tech
  • Mobility: contribute directly to our ambition to reduce EY's carbon footprint to zero by 2025. With the new scheme you choose the most diverse sustainable options via the EY My Daily Travel app or online environment. Think of the use of lease bicycles, electric shared scooters, electric shared cars, flexible lease cars and various subscriptions for public transport. You can also view your CO2 footprint via the app
  • Bicycle arrangement: finance the purchase cost of your new bicycle from your gross monthlysalary(purchase cost amount divided over 12 months) or from your non-statutory holiday entitlement
  • Pension scheme: you will build up a pension capital directly after your start at EY. Each month the available premium amount is transferred for you in an investment account at our pension provider. You will also have the option to build up additional pension capital on a voluntary basis

For more information about our employment terms, visit our page

Recruitment procedure –

In our hiring process, we want to ensure a thorough evaluation of your qualifications. It starts with a review of your CV by our Hiring Manager, followed by an introductory call with our Recruiter to discuss your experience and expectations. You will then be asked to complete an online assessment to assess your skills and personality. If successful, you will be invited for a first interview. Upon successfully completing the first interview, you will have a second interview. If all goes well, we will extend a formal offer to you.

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre-employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.