Senior Consultant - Emeia Indirect Tax Compliance jobs at Ey in Romania, Bucharest

Your key responsibilities

You’re likely to spend your time on a diverse array of projects, responsibilities and tasks; supporting client engagements by participating in day-to-day interactions with team members, providing a quality work product and driving delivery of services to meet deadlines. You’ll spend much of your time providing lead compliance support to the engagement team, supervising & evaluating your assigned seniors & analysts and their work product, communicate with clients, provide tax technical recommendations and resolve engagement issues. You’ll be working in a highly collaborative culture, where listening to and sharing information with colleagues is an essential part of the role.

Responsibilities include

· Demonstrate an effective understanding of excise tax concepts and apply tax knowledge to client situations

· Support your team in developing and delivering quality tax planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work products that meet and/or exceed client expectations

· Assist in identifying and engaging clients in opportunities for excise tax compliance, planning, and other special services

· Prepare quality, practical approaches to the client's tax situation and arrive at appropriate conclusions

· Develop recommendations and implementation plans and make informed decisions in complex and judgmental areas

· Build technical competence by keeping up to date on trends, developments and legislation that impact our clients

· Research advanced and complex tax issues and develop practical and effective solutions

Administrative Function

· Lead and coach team members in managing engagement lifecycle and engagement economics for the practice

· Responsible for financial and economic health of managed engagement

Skills and attributes for success

· Collaborate with clients and colleagues to analyze tax issues, determine alternative methods of problem-solving and arrive at recommendations

· Apply independent and objective decision making related to tasks performed

· Decide when to ask questions or proceed further with the task at hand

· Receives direction from more senior team members and occasionally directly from PPMD

· Ability to analyze federal and state statutes and related regulations and advice; apply to current facts or issues to make conclusions and articulate to team members and clients

To qualify for the role you must have

· Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree (Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent degree preferred)

· Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a professional services or tax services organization

· Excellent organizational and verbal/written communications skills

· Effective time management skills

· Ability to work in fast paced professional services environment

· Strong research skills, ability to navigate Westlaw, CCH, RIA, etc.

· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

· Effective knowledge of excise tax concepts

· Computer software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

Ideally you’ll also have

· CPA, EA, or JD/LLM (not required)

What we look for

We’re interested in tax professionals with a genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the world’s most influential people. Working with people from all backgrounds, from executives and entrepreneurs to investors and families, you’ll use your experience and status as a trusted advisor to maintain and further our reputation for excellence.

This is a client-facing role requiring excellent German and English communication skills, a strong consulting mindset, and proven experience in the transformation space.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead or support business and digital transformation projects across various industries.
• Act as a trusted advisor to DACH clients by analyzing current business challenges and co-developing innovative digital solutions.
• Perform process analysis, gap assessments, and operating model design.
• Collaborate with internal and client stakeholders to define and deliver transformation roadmaps.
• Guide the implementation of digital tools, automation, ERP/CRM systems, and data-driven solutions.
• Use Agile, Lean, or traditional project management methodologies to ensure successful project execution.
• Deliver presentations, reports, and workshops to senior stakeholders in German and English.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development activities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Technology, Economics, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent (preferred for senior positions).

• 2–7+ years of experience in: business transformation and/or digital transformation projects, consulting (management or IT), ideally with exposure to multinational or DACH clients, change management, operating model redesign, or digital strategy implementation, proven success in driving end-to-end transformation programs in the DACH market.

• German : Fluent (C1–C2 level) — verbal and written business communication.
• English : Fluent (mandatory).
• Romanian: Native or professional proficiency (expected for Romania-based roles).

• Strong understanding of business processes in areas like Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, HR, or Customer Experience.
• Familiarity with technologies such as: ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA is a strong plus), CRM tools (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics), process automation (RPA, AI, analytics platforms), Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies
• Data-driven transformation and digital KPIs tracking.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Presentation and facilitation skills, especially with executive-level stakeholders.

• Previous on-site work experience or extended client engagement in DACH region is highly valued.

Nice to have

• Certification in:

• PMP, PRINCE2, Prosci (Change Management)
• SAP (e.g., SAP Activate)
• Agile/Scrum Master, SAFe

• Familiarity with ESG, sustainability-related transformation projects.

• Experience with nearshore or offshore delivery models.

What we offer you

At EY, you’ll learn A LOT through experience, on a variety of projects for a diverse range of BIG clients.

Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.

Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage.

Bookster library

Life & accident insurance

EAP – Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you.

Code: C

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

• Prepare business proposals and presentations.
• Implement, configure, and support SAP GTS
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Integrate SAP GTS with SAP ERP systems and external partners.
• Manage and participate in global rollout projects.
• Conduct user training and create documentation.
• Provide ongoing support and enhancements to existing SAP GTS solutions.
• Closely work with the EY SAP consultants from other EY firms in order to design and implement the SAP GTS capabilities at our clients
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure compliance with global trade regulations.
• Implementation knowledge of SAP GTS Edition for HANA is a plus.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with SAP GTS.

• Strong knowledge of international trade compliance processes and regulations.

• Experience in integration with SAP S/4HANA and/or ECC.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Professional in English; additional languages are a plus.

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge with SAP GTS Implementations.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• SAP Certification(s).

What we offer you

• At EY, you`ll learn A LOT through experience, on a variety of projects for a diverse range of BIG clients.
• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.
• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work.
• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage.
• Free access to Udemy, EY Badges
• Bookster library
• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
• Life & accident insurance
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you.

Code: C

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

• Checks and validates that the entries in the local accounting system are in line with the applicable reporting requirements;
• Performs month-end and year end closing operations in accordance with the statutory reporting requirements and regional/global policies;
• Manages accruals and prepayments;
• Re-conciliates between the local statutory accounting system and the reporting system;
• Collaborates with the client representative for the customization of the statutory ERP;
• Review the annual statutory financial statements and the half yearly accounting reports;
• Review the monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns for VAT and corporate tax as applicable;
• Timely identify possible accounting and tax compliance issues and communicate these to the manager and/or partner;
• Coordinate the accounting assistant and provide guidance on the accounting and tax work.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong attention to detail and an eye for consistency
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-team, global environment
• Fast learning, willingness to self-development and constantly expanding knowledge
• University degree in Economics
• 3-4 years experience as Accountant (group accounting, management accounting)
• English language - advanced level
• Excel – advanced level
• Good knowledge and skills to understand and create customized reports, to support reconciliations and ad hoc reports

What we offer you

• At EY, you’ll learn A LOT through experience, on a variety of projects for a diverse range of BIG clients.
• Get free certifications and enjoy national & international training.
• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.
• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work.
• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage.
• Free access to Udemy, EY Badges
• Bookster library
• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
• Life & accident insurance
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you.

Code: D

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

• Lead delivery of Consulting engagements related to Finance Transformation provided to our clients
• Services include but are not limited to:
  • Post Merger Integrations & other transactions-related transformations
  • Finance Organizational Redesign
  • Finance processes review, optimization, or reengineering ensuring business continuity and efficiency
  • Digitalization of Finance Functions
• Work with clients on end-to-end Finance transformation projects through project planning, execution, and findings & recommendation
• Develop and maintain long-term productive client relationships and networks
• Keep updated with regulatory updates, industry developments, practices, and technology developments relevant for Finance Function across sectors
• Coach and help the team grow by sharing knowledge and previous experiences, offering guidance and support, to attain experiences that cultivate technical competencies

Skills and attributes for success

• University degree in accounting, finance, management, or similar,
• Minimum 12 years of experience in consulting or in finance function (e.g. Finance management and project management, finance transformation, change management etc.)
• Excellent Project Management skills
• Strong experience in Process redesign
• Interest in IFRS, Controlling and Budgeting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel & MS PowerPoint
• Proactive, flexible and team-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical and verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent command of English. Another language is a plus (French or German preferred).
• ACCA/ CIMA/ Other professional certification is a plus

What we offer you

• Get free certifications and enjoy national & international training.

• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.

• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work.

• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage.

• Free access to Udemy, EY Badges

• Bookster library

• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)

• Life & accident insurance

• EAP – Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you.

Code: C

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

• Project Management/ Management consulting: Contribute and/or lead transformation projects from initiation to completion. This includes support in developing project plans, setting objectives, defining roles and responsibilities, and ensuring that projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to help clients successfully navigate through periods of significant organizational change. This includes assessing the impact of change, identifying resistance, and designing communication and training plans.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients to understand their specific needs, challenges, and objectives. Provide strategic guidance and develop customized solutions that align with their goals with the support of EY leadership team.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide junior consultants and project teams. Ensure that projects are executed efficiently and effectively, maintaining a high level of quality and client satisfaction.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data-driven insights and analysis to support project decisions and provide clients with evidence-based recommendations.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Stakeholder Communication: Establish strong relationships with client stakeholders and maintain open and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma) is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Senior Consultant with a focus on Management consulting and Transformation, preferably in a consulting firm.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to support multiple complex projects concurrently in various industries such as financial services, retail, telco.
• Expertise in change management methodologies and strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and relevant software tools.
• Proficiency in MS Excel & MS PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in English and Romanian, any other language is a plus.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet client requirements.
• Nice to have: French and/or German language skills.

What we offer you

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. Learn .

• Get free certifications and enjoy national & international training.
• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.
• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work.
• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage.
• Free access to Udemy, EY Badges
• Bookster library
• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
• Life & accident insurance
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you.

Code: C

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, data and technology support which we provide or coordinate with our specialist teams.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you will be working on a selection of clients where you are the “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, and giving feedback on, the quality of our clients indirect tax data (using AI and other technologies) and reports of your clients
• Reviewing and approving indirect tax returns
• Follow up on legislative changes and business changes in order to ensure that our clients systems and/or processes are updated
• Identify issues and opportunities to continuously improve the VAT compliance processes and our client’s data
• Coordinate VAT 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 coach and lead junior and senior team members
• Broaden the relationship network with existing clients and participate in commercial initiatives together with Senior Managers or Partners
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with other sub-service lines and identify and facilitate cross-selling opportunities
• Proposing improvement possibilities to raise effectiveness and efficiency of the work processes.

In addition, you will get a chance to work on a broader strategic initiative such as:

• Process: design innovative compliance solutions, including AI and generative AI; regulatory monitoring, etc.
• Technology: automation, AI, data analytics, dashboarding, etc.
• People: wellbeing initiatives, training programs, mentoring and team development, recruitment, etc.
• Go to market: positioning of new services, marketing of existing services, etc.

Skills and attributes for success

• Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience in EMEIA VAT compliance, either in industry or with other service providers.
• Interest and curiosity in data interrogation and AI
• Basic understanding of other compliance activities such as statutory accounting and corporate tax compliance.
• Understanding of IT-systems and VAT/GST reporting solutions

What we look for

• Fluent in English – written and spoken. Any additional European language is an asset
• Excellent communication across cultures and within a virtual working environment
• A Bachelor/Master degree in economics or equivalent, potentially with a supplementary degree in fiscal matters.

What we offer you

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.

• Get free certifications and enjoy national & international training.
• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.
• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work.
• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage.
• Free access to Udemy, EY Badges
• Bookster library
• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
• Life & accident insurance
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you.

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.