EY PAS TAX-Germany-Manager 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

624261347

Your key responsibilities

At EY we operate with a ‘client centric’ approach, where we aim to be our clients’ trusted business partner. This is achieved by being pro-active, understanding their requirements and challenges and providing a relevant and high level of client service.

• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with the clients and internal colleagues
• Sign all types of tax returns with varying complexities
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency of tax technical knowledge
• Conducting tax briefings, tax technical and process trainings
• Provide season planning and monitoring deadlines for your responsible accounts and communicate progress and project status to all stakeholders
• Manage the engagement team - set performance measurements and ensure that performance goals, including engagement economics, turnaround time and quality targets are met
• Identify and champion new services that the sub-service line can perform
• Cross-sell extended services to clients
• Represent the sub-service line practice to external audiences
• Spearhead by example and be a role model. Develop, mentor, coach and supervise teams
• Demonstrate leadership and executive presence
• Communicate progress and project status to all stakeholders
• Knowledge of the firm policies related to independence, confidentiality and privacy, client acceptance and engagement letters, tax return preparer guidelines and knowledge-sharing
• Adhere to practice protocol and other internal processes consistently
• Develop a flexible and adaptive management style to meet the diverse needs of our people and clients
• Prepares and organizes the season on its accounts in collaboration with onshore managers.
• Adapts the organization to different specificities and customer needs.
• Participates and engages in weekly DM/DMS meetings.
• Pilot actions/projects to improve processes and tools.

Skills and attributes for success

Experienced with:

• Tax Reporting, Risk Assessment, Tax and Social Security regulations
• Effective communication skills by being articulate, thoughtful and adapting communications to target audiences, interacting effectively in person, by phone and in writing- including chatting
• Good systematic, numeric, and teaming skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree
• 8 -10 years prior experience in Individual Taxation
• Preferably experienced in Mobility clients
• Professional certification, Global Mobility Specialist is desirable
• Strong computer skills, including an intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in Maintaining Client Trust and Value
• Commercial Astuteness
• Finding innovative ways to engage and work with teams virtually
• Basic MS office knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple and intercultural stakeholder relationships
• Excellent analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Exposure to quality control and risk management processes
• Strong project management and people management skills.
• Experience working in a client facing role is preferred

What we look for

What is most important is that you are dedicated to working with your colleagues as member of a high-performing team. You will need to thrive in picking up new skills as you go, so natural curiosity and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you have got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across locations 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.