Jobs in North Macedonia

As a member of EY Accounting Compliance and Reporting team, you’ll actively participate in accounting and business tax compliance engagements, including data gathering, bookkeeping, tax returns preparation, reconciliations, statutory and management reporting, etc. With a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, you'll escalate issues as appropriate. You will be in charge of self-review to make sure that a draft work product of a high quality is delivered to the next-level reviewer. You will actively establish internal and external relationships in motivating and exciting environment.

Your key responsibilities: client responsibilities

• Participate in accounting, tax and reporting engagements for clients
• Assist in preparing accounting records, returns, reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support to others, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress
• Build strong internal and external relationships.

Your people responsibilities

• Enthusiastically contribute to people initiatives
• In charge of own professional development in the area of accounting, payroll and taxation
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

What we look for: skills and attributes for success

• Graduate degree in economy (finance or accounting)
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards and business tax laws
• Relevant working experience is considered as an advantage
• Fluent in Macedonian and English
• Computer literacy (MS Office), especially Excel
• Analytical skills, attention to details
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Ideally, you’ll also

• Passionate to learn and develop professionally in a fast growing
  multinational firm

What we offer you:

• Working in an international environment with a bright, friendly and energetic team of a Big4 professional firm
• Opportunity to develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with some of the most well-known companies as well as through our extensive learning and development programs
• Access to international trainings and qualifications.

Role – Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital Data Engineer – Associate 3

The Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital Data Engineer (“Data Engineer”) is responsible for the extraction of data from ERP systems for the South Africa Data Delivery Team (“SA DD”). The Data Engineer will also be required to have a good understanding of key ERPs including, but not limited to SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, AccPac, Navison, Sage and other common ERPs used in South Africa, and be able to construct scripts to extract data.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Extract data for the South Africa Assurance business and share this with our Data Analysts.
• Knowledge of key ERPs including but not limited toSAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, AccPac, Navison, Sage and other common ERPs used in South Africa.
• Be able to construct scripts that will allow for the extraction of data for core digital analytical tools.
• Closely working with the Data Delivery Specialist to extract data.
• Participate in the SA DD Team’s learning and sharing initiatives.
• Staying abreast of developments in EY’s digital solutions and developments in the market to be able to extract the appropriate data.

• Supporting reactive and proactive projects related to driving demand from the South Africa Assurance business and improving service delivery from the SA DD Team.

Other Requirements

• Travel may be required.

Experience

• 1 to 2 years of work experience
• Strong understanding of IT environments, IT security, networking and server architecture
• Proven working experience in the extraction of data
• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects, etc.), databases (SQL, etc)
• Some working experience in one or more ERP’s e.g. SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, AccPac, Navison and Sage
• Advantageous to have some experience in SpotFire, PowerBi, Python and Alteryx
• Strong knowledge of and experience with common data tooling such as Microsoft Excel, Access and SQL Server
• Demonstrate good problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Deadline oriented
• Ability to prioritise own work
• Experience in external audit or in a professional services firm will be a positive

This is an area that has seen substantial investment, focused on technology, knowledge and development for assurance professionals. You’ll see that reflected in your career, with plenty of opportunities to take on new responsibilities. That could mean developing a deep professional knowledge base in one area, or diversifying to audit in other markets such as wealth and asset management, banking, private equity and capital markets.

Your key responsibilities

Everything you’ll do will come back to providing exceptional audit activities for our clients. Colleagues and clients from a diverse array of backgrounds will look to you first for answers, so you’ll be a high-profile contact when it comes to resolving complex issues. As you build your knowledge and experience, you’ll become a credible advisor, influencing clients and engagement teams on resolutions that will impact entire industries.

Skills and attributes for success

• Leading fieldwork, managing performance and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements
• Completing audit processes and documenting higher-risk areas to increase your technical and business skills
• Engaging clients and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues
• Understanding our clients’ unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in an accounting, finance or business discipline, supported by 2 years’ work experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm
• US CPA licensure in your work state
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits in the Banking & Capital Markets sector
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits of financial statements applying US GAAP
• Proven project management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management
• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Knowledge of current market issues in the Banking & Capital Markets sector in the US

What we look for

We’re interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’re serious about auditing and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

As an Intern you will help our clients address complex issues related to personal income tax obligations for expats and employers, social security, business immigration, labor law aspects and HR support, connected to cross border mobility of personnel. Through structured learning and development and a wide variety of practical experience, you will build your skill set, and the consultancy and analytical capabilities required to solve complex people challenges. You will also have the opportunity to work directly with leading multinational companies, high net worth individuals and public sector minds.

▪ Students in 2–4 studies in Law or Finance/Accounting/ Economics/European or Political sciences/International relations

▪ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Macedonian and English

▪ Good level of integrity, maturity, a positive attitude and enthusiasm in the performance of responsibilities, readiness to work in stretching situations

▪ Proficiency in MS Office

▪ Prepare to dive into exciting projects that challenge conventional thinking and redefine industry standards.

As a PAS Consultant, you will help our clients address complex issues related to personal income tax obligations for ex-pats and employers, social security, business immigration, labour law aspects and HR support, connected to cross border mobility of personnel. Through structured learning and development and a wide variety of practical experience, you will build your skill set, and the consultancy and analytical capabilities required to solve complex people challenges. You will also have the opportunity to work directly with leading multinational companies, high net worth individuals and public sector minds.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a complex and dynamic environment. We are looking for people with diverse backgrounds in education and consulting interpersonal skills.

What we expect from you:

•Bachelor or Master degree in Law/Economics/HR management or a similar field of study

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Macedonian and English

• Experience on a similar position in a consulting or law firm would be considered as an advantage

• Excellent computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint are essential)

• Very good analytical skills and attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal skills/team player

• Self-motivated, positive attitude

• Willingness to learn and exceed expectations

What we offer:

• Excellent opportunities for career growth, developing personal and business skills by working with some of the most well-known companies

• Learning and development programs and on-the-job training

• Additional benefits like Sport card, Life insurance, Private health insurance etc.

• Because of the team – EY people are bright, friendly and energetic

• Because of the company – EY is a very well recognized and proven international and local brand in the field of professional services

• Because of YOU – You will develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with some of the most well-known companies, as well as through our extensive learning and development programs.

What to expect in the role:

As a member of our Business Tax Advisory team, your typical tasks will include making technical contribution to tax engagements and internal projects and together with the whole team act as a trusted advisor to in-bound and large domestic corporate clients.Together with the other experienced tax members you will provide tax planning and transfer pricing analysis for corporate taxpayers. You will be expected to actively establish internal and external relationships. As a Junior Consultant you may participate in researching tax, social security, preparing memorandums, helping clients with responses to local or international authorities, and assisting clients in maximizing tax credit claims or improving their tax function.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• A graduate degree in Law/Economics/Accounting/Finance or similar field of study
• Working Experience: Prior experience is not required, however any relevant experience shall be considered as advantage
• Specific Skills and Technologies: Computer literacy, especially in MS Office, particularly Excel. Analytical skills and attention to detail are crucial.
• Passion for Learning: Demonstrated passion to learn and develop professionally in a fast-growing multinational firm.
• Communication Skills: Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Language Skills: Fluent in Macedonian and English.
• Mindset: An agile, growth-oriented mindset is essential for success.
• Curiosity and Purpose: Being curious, purpose-driven, and innovative are valued traits.
• Inclusivity: Seeking out and embracing diverse perspectives, valuing differences, and working inclusively are important qualities.

What we offer:

At EY, we value our employees’ well-being. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a range of programs designed to support you both personally and professionally.

• 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.

As a member of the Assurance team, you will work on various audit engagements in different industry sectors.

Your Key responsibilities:

• Working in a team, you will interact with the client in order to collect all the necessary data/information, set-up and maintain audit files, prepare leads, etc.
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress
• Assist in preparing documents and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Building a strong internal relationships within EY Assurance and across other service lines

Your Key responsibilities

• Positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn
• Work constructively with team
• Contribute to people to people initiatives
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills on an ongoing basis
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures.

To qualify, candidates should have:

• Last university or university degree in Economics, accounting and audit shall be considered as advantage
• Working experience on a similar position and exposure with accounting or audit matters will be considered as advantage (for Assistant position only)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Macedonian and English (other language is a plus);
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point are essential);
• Self-motivated, positive attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills/team player
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy
• Desire to exceed expectations
• Interest in the different fields of assurance
• High level of motivation and drive to start a career in professional services

We offer you:

• Working in an international environment with a bright, friendly and energetic team
• Opportunity to develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with some of the most well- known companies as well as through our extensive learning and development programs
• Access to international training and qualifications