Tax Payroll-advanced Analyst jobs at Ey in India, Kochi

Responsibilities:

The Compliance and Controls Analyst within the Enterprise Technology group will support production control development and implementation across technology applications and systems to ensure adherence with EY policies, internal compliance standards, and regulatory and legal requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders and subject matter experts in Enterprise Technology, Risk Management, and other functional areas to ensure alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
• Identify and assess compliance risks related to technology operations and processes.
• Assist in designing and implementing controls to mitigate identified compliance risks, ensuring effective documentation.
• Collaborate with application owners and function leaders to enhance and streamline the compliance controls framework.
• Support the annual internal audit testing of IT general controls, System Development Life Cycle controls, application controls and IT-dependent manual controls including, but not limited to ISQM1, QC1000, Global Internal Audit, and other internal or external assessments.
• Support the remediation of compliance gaps and the implementation of improvement plans to enhance compliance posture.
• Provide subject matter expertise on technology risks and compliance controls to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and assess their impact on technology operations and compliance strategies.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

The role requires a solid understanding of risk and controls compliance frameworks and processes, along with a strong perspective on the business and the internal stakeholders we serve. The Compliance and Controls Analyst must effectively translate business needs into compliance requirements, ensuring that the compliance strategies align with organizational objectives. A long-term vision for compliance initiatives and the ability to adapt to evolving business needs will be essential for successful implementation and management of compliance projects.

To qualify, candidates must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in compliance, internal audit, or technology risk management within a global organization.
• Knowledge of EY Service Lines and the business structure of Enterprise Technology.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting and delivering large-scale programs/projects.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders and foster team collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a natural curiosity to investigate and clarify complex issues.
• Proficiency in AI tools, Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint, Planner, Power BI, and other relevant tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex compliance concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience with ISAE 3402, SOC1, ISQM1 or similar compliance management frameworks is a plus.
• Project Management certification is a plus.

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.

The opportunity

• An exciting opportunity with Sales and Use Tax Team.
• Assistance and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities for career and learning development. EY badges and Career mentoring
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role

Your key responsibilities

• Identify, document, and recommend client business requirements for implementing sales and use tax compliance processes and system improvements.
• Review and reconcile tax value notices and tax bills and interact with taxing jurisdictions to resolve discrepancies
• Expertise on Sales tax concepts and well versed with research tools like Vertex, Data handling, filings, Notices, Accounting etc
• Technically versatile and able to work with data from various sources of complexity and formats
• Monitor changes in State and Local tax legislation and rates incorporate changes timely into monthly procedures and update the team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work competently with teams in other geographic locations
• Oversee returns reviewed by the senior by following the Standard operating procedures and update the Manager/Senior Manager on work related issues.
• Perform second level reviews and signs off returns reviewed by seniors.
• Enjoys working with people and developing people, with key focus on managing effective teams
• Prepare documentation and training presentations for US stakeholders as applicable.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong technical awareness of global indirect tax issues, knowledge of sales and use tax processes and data drivers.
• Experience leading a diverse, highly motivated team
• Involved in continuous improvement and the latest tax technologies

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 8-12 years of experience in the domain
• Bachelor’s Degree or master’s degree
• Exhibit inclusive behavior in interactions with internal & external stakeholders with strong communication skills
• Knowledge on budgeting, reporting and billing and financial aspects of the projects.
• Ability to generate and plan work effort and manage project schedules/priorities with clear written and verbal communications and ability to travel for thirty percent of the time.
• Excellent time management, being able to work with several different clients and internal stakeholders.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Proficiency in Data visualization tools. Power Query, Power BI, etc.

What we look for

• We look for candidates with proven capabilities in driving multiple projects, with exception client management and project management experience

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.

Requisition Id : 1637548

The opportunity : Associate-TMT-SaT-SaT - TCF - Lead Advisory-Core - Bangalore

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.

SaT - TCF - Lead Advisory-Core :

Whether clients are preserving, optimizing, raising or investing, our Connected Capital Solutions (CCS) are our five go-to-market offerings that help drive competitive advantage and increased returns through improved decision-making. The CCS include Strategy, Corporate Finance, Buy and Integrate, Sell and Separate and Reshaping Results, and are underpinned by our Connected Capital Technologies.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

• Have exposure to M&A
• Experience of creating pitchbooks, deal execution and closing end to end deals
• Strong financial modeling skills and understanding of finance concepts
• High team orientation
• Good communication both written and oral
• Analytical skills
• Should be well conversant with Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Databases like Capital IQ, mergermarket
• Significant amount of initiative, self-driven
• Have basic knowledge of the rules and regulations that apply to M&A deals

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have
Qualification

MBA (from a premier institute) or CA; with a good academic background

Relevant post qualification experience of 1 to 3 years

Post qualification experience of 1 to 3 years

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.

Role name and description
Tax Senior – The primary role of a Tax Senior is to ensure accuracy of tax deliverables and supervise, develop and mentor staff. Also, they are required to help managers strengthen relationships with the client
Your key responsibilities
•Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in US tax technical knowledge surrounding expatriate and inpatriate taxation laws. Drive the tax return production process, review all types of tax returns and other tax deliverables
•Develop and supervise staff on all technical, client service and engagement management skills. Assist the Manager in engagement management
•Communicate directly with the engagement teams in other offices Proactively recognize issues and recommend solutions
•Coach and mentor team members
•Facilitate problem solving and co-ordination
•Be a role model and spearhead by example

Skills and attributes for success
Effective communication skills by being articulate, thoughtful and adapting communications to target audiences; interacting effectively in person, by phone and in writing- including chattingTo qualify for the role, you must have
Adequate work experience in expat tax law concepts include but not limited to concepts such as Foreign Earned Income exclusion, Foreign tax credit, passive foreign investments etc.
Adequate work experience in inpat tax laws including but not limited to concepts such as Non- resident tax returns in combination with tax treaty applications, etc.
Graduates or Postgraduates preferred

Ideally, you’ll also have
Basic MS office knowledge

What we offerContinuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Your client responsibilities:

• Executing and reviewing pay cycles. Establish controls and review mechanism to identify and stop and fraudulent payments and errors.
• Liaising with Global Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivable team to ensure any exceptional and urgent payments are made on timely and with 100% accuracy.
• Prepare Treasury Reports and generate short-term and long-term cash forecast. Perform variance analysis to check the accuracy of the forecast.
• Provide audit support around treasury related items.
• Provides data and analysis around cashflow to finance leads on decision-making around cash requirement and loan estimation.
• Prepare and review daily cash report to ensure sufficient funds for the pay runs
• Handling queries and escalations related to Global payments.
• Liaising with Global Treasury (Onshore) team and bank to solve any payment and bank related issues.
• Fosters an environment that promotes the sharing of knowledge and leading practices, and builds on learning to serve the organization
• Promotes effective teaming and strong utilization of Shared Services resources

Technical skills requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Knowledge of treasury systems and advanced level in Excel
• Experience in SAP desirable
• Experience in working in a globally deployed accounting organization
• At least 1-2 years of experience in finance processes and policies
• Experience in treasury function is desirable

Additional skills requirements:

• Strong listening and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills, and an ability to work well under deadlines, with attention to detail
• Outstanding interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule: Hybrid, Full-time

Important: No previous work experience necessary

As a Junior in Audit you will play a vital role in supporting our audit consulting teams.

What we look for

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value
• A keen eye for detail, essential for a career in Audit
• University degree, preferably in Economics
• Individuals who are driven and motivated to embark on a career in professional services
• Fluency in both Romanian and English
• Confidence in Excel, including common functions and conditional formatting

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Familiarizing yourself with client operations and participating in audit meetings with the client team
• Summarizing the outcomes of client meetings and asking questions for clarification as needed
• Assisting in the preparation of balance sheet files at the end of the year by processing data received from clients in line with team guidelines
• Validating documents received from clients and summarizing them for audit verification
• Participating in client inventories, typically working independently under team guidance or alongside a colleague
• You will be using Excel extensively in your work, including common functions such as SUMIF, VLOOKUP, COUNTIF, filters, pivot tables, and conditional formatting
• Learning and using other internal tools to manage audit activities effectively

What’s in it for you:

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society.
• 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.