Associate - Growth Driver Coordinator Client 's & Industries Karachi jobs at Ey in Pakistan, Karachi

MENA Tax - Global Compliance & Reporting, Senior Consultant

As part of a MENA team, you will be providing high quality services to clients across a range of industries. You will look after service delivery, coordination, issue resolution, and contract management of large-scale projects where you will need to execute the delivery of tax services by EY teams in the region.

Key responsibilities

You will work hand in hand with our tax and accounting professionals to help deliver our clients’ compliance and reporting needs. You will also establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships with clients to help ensure that the services delivered are of the highest standards and are done on time.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, partake in the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate and follow performance-improvement solutions.

In addition to the above, you will be supporting the team in marketing and business development initiatives to grow our GCR client base in the region. You are also expected to support GCR proposals by providing assistance on fee gathering for corporate income tax, indirect tax, statutory accounts preparation, and bookkeeping.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are an excellent communicator and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amount of data, you will be perfect for the role.

Roles to have

• A bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation or any related essential fields.
• Preferably an MBA, Masters or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge and minimum 3 years of experience in tax compliance, financial reporting and ERP systems, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment.

Ideally, you will also have

• Experience of dealing with multinational clients and ability to work in multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent analytical, management and leadership skills.
• Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• 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.

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

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

• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of monthly payroll for all employees across EY Pakistan entities.
• Manage the payroll system, including the addition and deletion of staff, ensuring all changes are reflected accurately and timely.
• Process loan and advance requests of staff in accordance with EY policies, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines.
• Oversee the exit formalities for departing employees, including the processing of final settlements and ensuring all necessary accounting and finance documentation is completed.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations regarding income tax, SESSI, PESSI, EOBI, and professional tax.
• Prepare and submit returns for SESSI, PESSI, and EOBI, ensuring timely compliance with government regulations.
• Ensure the timely submission of tax and other statutory deductions to the government treasury
• Handling the company’s Provident Fund, including the addition, deletion, and profit allocation for members.
• Process loan applications, temporary withdrawals, and permanent withdrawal requests from Provident Fund members.
• Handling the accounting system of provident funds including annual profit distribution to the members of funds.
• Coordinating with external auditors to facilitate the external audit of the Provident Funds, ensuring all necessary documentation and information is prepared and available.
• Facilitate the preparation and review of Provident Funds tax returns, ensuring accurate and timely filing of all relevant tax documentation.

Skills and attributes for success

Ideally, you’ll alsoProven experience in payroll processing and administration of retirement funds (Gratuity & Provident Fund).

What we look for:

• Strong knowledge of compliance regulations related to payroll and employee benefits.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external auditors. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

What we offer you

Building a better working world

Your key responsibilities

You will combine strong technical skills with practical commercial, legislative, and industry knowledge to assist in providing tax services. You will help manage our clients’ compliance and reporting needs. You will establish, maintain, and strengthen valued internal and external relationships and ensure that the services delivered to clients are of the highest quality.

You will assist in the day-to-day management of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate, and support performance-improvement solutions. You will work with high-performing teams and contribute to a positive learning culture, supporting junior team members in their development. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our Tax Quality guidelines.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are an excellent communicator and detail-oriented professional with a strong track record of teamwork who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amounts of data, you will be perfect for the role.

Qualification and Experience

• A bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation, or any related essential fields.
• MBA, master’s or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT, or equivalent qualification.
• A very strong knowledge and minimum of 1-2 years of experience in domestic and international tax rules/regulations, developments, etc., ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment. A strong background in tax accounting and tax auditing, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment.

Ideally, you will also

• Have experience of dealing with multinational clients and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. In-depth commercial, legislative, and industry knowledge.

• Support activation strategy and processes for Growth Drivers initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to execute strategy and prepare presentations, reports, and materials for strategy meetings.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize reports and presentations, including managing Power BI dashboards.
• Proactively liaise with account team members to ensure alignment and progress on Growth Driver initiatives.
• Assist in managing the annual revenue planning process.
• Coordinate Sales & Pipeline Hygiene activities, supporting CRM (Client Relationship Management) processes.
• Provide administrative and operational support, including scheduling meetings, preparing follow-ups, and maintaining key documentation.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with a strong command of English.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools—particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and teaming skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain composed under pressure while managing tight deadlines.
• Upholds integrity and professionalism while handling highly confidential client information.
• Committed to adhering to EY policies and promoting compliance among colleagues.
• Proven ability to balance multiple project requirements and maintain high attention to detail.

• Experience working in a professional services or corporate environment.
• Exposure to data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Your key responsibilities

You will combine strong technical skills with practical commercial, legislative, and industry knowledge to lead a team in providing tax services. You will be responsible for managing our clients’ compliance and reporting needs. You will establish, maintain, and strengthen valued internal and external relationships and ensure that the services delivered to clients are of the highest quality.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate, and drive performance-improvement solutions. You will supervise high-performing teams and build a positive learning culture, coaching and counseling junior team members to help them develop. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our Tax Quality guidelines.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are an excellent communicator and detail-oriented professional with a strong track record of management experience who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amounts of data, you will be perfect for the role.

Qualification and Experience

• A bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation, or any related essential fields.
• MBA, master’s or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT, or equivalent qualification.
• A very strong knowledge and minimum of 5 years of experience in domestic and international tax rules/regulations, developments, etc., ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment. A very strong background in tax accounting and tax auditing, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment.
• A strong track record of managerial, organizational, and project management experience.

Ideally, you will also

• Have experience of dealing with multinational clients and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. In-depth commercial, legislative, and industry knowledge.

Lead global or domestic client service teams to execute the following FAAS solutions:

• Accounting and PMO support for transactions such as purchase price accounting, divestiture/carve-out accounting, IPOs, SPACs and/or Fresh start (Bankruptcy) accounting
• Preparation of financial statements/MD&A
• GAAP conversion
• Accounting policy and governance
• Technical accounting research and advisory
• Remediation and readiness
• Organizing and providing technical training
• Addressing service delivery quality issues

Manage and develop people

• Lead a team of Assistant Managers and Seniors and make sure the team delivers high–quality work, as per EY Global methodology, on time and to budget
• Conduct FAAS team performance reviews, serve as a positive leader and mentor, and contribute to the team performance
• Identify development opportunities and training needs for high performing Assistant Managers, Seniors or Staff.

• Actively support the Americas or EMEIA FAAS leadership both in terms of growth as well asquality initiatives
• Enhance relationships with global teams and leverage connections to identify opportunities for work at the GDS
• Apply independent and objective professional judgment in applying accounting standards to meet engagement expectations, including regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of accounting concepts; stay informed of professional standards and firm policies (e.g., guidelines of the EY FAAS Policy Manual); and effectively apply this knowledge to moderately difficult and/or complex client situations
• Undertaking practice development activities including contributing to thought leadership pieces, running industry events, delivering training, or managing team communications
• Contributing to business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients

Skills and attributes for success

• Expert knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP and International accounting standards
• Extensive hands–on experience in the following areas:
  • Transaction accounting and reporting – IPO’s, SPACs, Carve Outs, PPA etc
  • GAAP conversions and implementation of new accounting standards
  • Drafting and designing accounting policies
  • Technical accounting research and advisory
  • Consolidation and compilation support
  • Financial statement close process support
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and technical writing skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US) or ACCA (UK)
• 6–10 years of post–qualification experience in assurance or finance controllership roles, including 2+ years of Financial Accounting and Advisory experience
• Candidates with prior Big 10 experience would be an added advantage

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

As a member of the Audit team, you will support engagements by collaborating with team members, maintaining communication, and updating senior staff. You will assist in meetings with management teams and prepare reports for clients.

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive here, embrace proactivity, accountability, and a results-driven mindset. Effectively managing priorities, understanding resources, and communicating well will enhance your performance and positively influence others. Strong academic record, professional accounting qualification, such as ACCA/ CPA/ CA along with a thorough professional experience in external audit at a reputed firm is required.