Associate Director - Tax Professional jobs at Ey in Zambia, Lusaka

As a Strategy & Transaction Consultant, you will help organizations to define and execute their transaction strategy leveraging on global methodologies, technology and thought leadership. In a merge and acquisitions environment you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the major players in the market, locally and abroad, in multiple sectors, implementing integrations and / or carve out strategies in an everyday changing environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Support multiple operational due diligences, integration and Carve Out projects;
• Support, define and implement integration strategies focused on day 1 readiness and 100 day plan
• Identify, develop and implement synergies and value creation strategies
• Identify and define revised organizational designs and target operating model
• Participate in specific initiatives to find major efficiencies, margins improvement and, where appropriate, re-engineer the current operating model;
• Support specific strategic planning activities and help develop solutions to client’s needs;
• Develop and lead a clear and simple communication style while working with stakeholders and mentoring professionals in the use of project management and continuous improvement methodologies;
• Act as mentor and coach junior members of the team, leading by example;
• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Clear understanding of Due Diligences, Integration and Carve Out processes
• Competences in continuous improvement (e.g.: Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Design Thinking);
• Strong project management capabilities (PMI certification is a plus)
• Ability to bridge between the Business and IT environment linking both business and IT strategies and objectives and how they impact or leverage the transaction
• A strategic focused mindset;
• Client oriented;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to delivery multiple projects and to present information in a clear and concise manner;
• A strong work ethic;
• Forward thinker and self-starter;
• Creative, proactive, team player and able to work under pressure with a smile.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• The skills presented above
• Academic education in financial, technological or analytical fields of study;
• 2 to 4 years of professional experience in continuous improvement, business process management or business process analysis roles;
• Experience in consulting environment is valued;
• Knowledge in BPMN;
• Ability to think out of the box and create multidisciplinary solutions;
• Full English Proficiency;
• Explain why you should be considered for this position.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Lean Six Sigma certifications;
• Experience working on international projects;
• Some commercial acumen.

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Client Management:

• Build credibility by understanding clients' businesses and their competitive landscape.
• Anticipate client needs and provide timely solutions.
• Manage diverse client stakeholders and influence senior decision-makers.
• Offer insights and EY perspectives to explore solutions.
• Develop a broad network of internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead complex client projects, integrating multiple specialists.
• Proactively resolve potential barriers to client relationships.

People Leadership:

• Communicate complex messages effectively while maintaining strong relationships.
• Foster an inclusive team environment that encourages diverse ideas.
• Identify development gaps and support team members' growth.
• Provide timely feedback to facilitate continuous development.
• Align team efforts with global strategies and initiatives.

Technical Expertise:

• Demonstrate mastery in a specific tax competency area.
• Keep the team updated on emerging technologies and legislative changes.
• Implement AI use cases relevant to tax competencies.
• Translate large data sets into actionable business insights.
• Lead reviews of tax processes with a focus on automation and AI.
• Act as a change champion, bridging traditional practices with digital fluency.

Sector Knowledge:

• Understand clients' business and Proactively provide sector insights and contribute to industry communities.
• Develop tailored materials for specific industries.

Quality Risk Management (QRM):

• Ensure team adherence to risk, independence, objectivity, and compliance standards.
• Key Internal Relationships
• Collaborate with partners and tax teams, cross-service line partners, and subject matter experts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Taxation, or a related field; advanced degrees or professional qualifications (e.g., ZICA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CTA) preferred.
• 10 to 12 years of progressive tax experience, ideally in a Big Four or large professional services environment.
• Expertise in Zambian and international tax laws, including relevant acts and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong business acumen to proactively address client needs.
• All academic qualifications must be ZAQA certified.

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SENIOR 4

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA

August 2025

EY is looking for an Assistant Manager for Tax – Global Compliance and Reporting (GCR) practice. As a part of this team, you will be required to manage and monitor day to day operations related to client's engagements, possess complete knowledge of managing core Accounting & compliance functions.

Your key responsibilities

• Maintain a portfolio of clients, prioritise and manage multiple deadlines.
• Lead and Manage end to end tax audits for the client including liaison with Auditors & clients, follow up for audit issues, manage correspondence with tax authorities on behalf of clients and implement corrective action if any.
• Ensure clients’ compliance with Zambian tax requirements, including Income Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax, Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE), and other statutory obligations.
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of tax compliance services, ensuring exceptional quality and client satisfaction.
• Provide ongoing support to clients regarding day-to-day tax compliance and reporting queries.
• Review and oversee the accurate preparation and submission of tax returns and statutory filings to the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA).
• Stay current with evolving Zambian tax laws, statutory instruments, and international tax trends.
• Train and mentor junior staff on technical tax matters and best practices.
• Identify tax risks and exposures for clients and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records in compliance with regulatory requirements and firm policies.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, or equivalent.
• All academic qualifications must be ZAQA certified.
• In-depth knowledge of the Zambian tax framework, including Income Tax Act, Property Transfer Tax Act, VAT Act, Transfer Pricing regulations, and other relevant statutes
• Minimum of 4 years related work experience
• Experience in managing client facing finance team preferably in a Consulting organization or well diversified Industry experience
• Work experience in an ERP environment would be preferred

Ideally, you'll also have

Intellectually stimulating - Getting opportunities to work on challenging assignments with premier clients and learn from the best minds in the industry.

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative way to provide services across multiple client departments while adhering to 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. You should possess excellent communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills. The role expects you to be flexible, adaptable, and creative, with willingness to travel.

Here is what you need to do

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. By sending your up-to -date CV, Cover letter, and all professional and academic qualifications on or before 31st August 2025.

Key responsibilities

As our first point of contact for our clients and teams, you will manage your time between working on client sites and in our offices. Our projects typically involve managing multiple stakeholders and thus requires you to give the best advice using your knowledge and experience to provide the best outcomes. Your key responsibility will be to ensure a successful delivery of SAP Treasury and Lending strategies from initiation to implementation.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university with strong undergraduate academic record.
• 3 to 4 years of consulting or major corporation treasury or bank treasury experience with focus on technology including treasury management systems specifically SAP Treasury2+ years of SAP Treasury consulting experience, preferably through multiple implementations with at least 3 full-life cycle implementations covering all phases of software development life cycle including requirements gathering, design, build, testing, cutover and go-live.
• Hands-on expertise with any of the SAP Treasury core components (i.e. Cash management, Transaction manager, In-house cash, Risk analyzers, Liquidity planner, Hedge management and accounting, SWIFT integration, BCM, integration with financial accounting and other applications)
• Experience developing systems requirements, designing and prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures, and implementing practical business solutions under inter-dependent project deadlines.Experience with treasury transformations, vendor selections, TMS implementations.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Experience on SAP integration with trading platforms and market data feeds

What we look for

As one of our valued employees in EY, you get to work with inspiring, meaningful and challenging projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. At EY we value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. In addition to these, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that encourages high quality and knowledge exchange. Furthermore we offer excellent working conditions, in a stimulating, inclusive and enjoyable environment. We offer:Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues aroundOpportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerThe freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you