Your key responsibilities
- Develop brief understanding of day-to-day activities and transactions related to tax and tax accounting matters and make sure they are properly addressed.
- Global direct tax compliance – Assist in preparation of income tax returns and workpapers for foreign jurisdictional income taxes with internal teams or with EY country teams.
- Income Tax Provision – Prepare quarterly and annual tax provision for US GAAP purposes. Work with EY country teams for sign-off and delivery to client.
- Statutory Tax Provision – Manage and assist in preparation of annual statutory tax provision as per local GAAP with EY country teams. Assist in data compilation and workpaper preparation, where needed.
- Forecasting – Prepare, review and manage cash taxes forecast by jurisdictions and report to client monthly or quarterly basis. Consult with EY country teams, where necessary.
- Tax Payments – Prepare and review estimated and extension tax payments and manage tax payment process. Work with EY country team, where necessary.
- Tax account reconciliation – Prepare and review balance sheet tax account reconciliation, collect supporting documents and work with clients on reconciling items. Prepare and book rectification journal entries, where needed.
- Other Tax functions – Prepare and review journal entry package, return to provision entries, etc., and submit them for client’s approval.
Skills and attributes for success
- Ability to work and plan effectively with minimal direction in ambiguous situations
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on building high functioning teams
- Able to articulate/position complex/critical challenges, issues, etc.
- The ability to priorities when working on multiple complex projects
- Strong influencing skills, and the confidence to question existing processes
- Contributing to a positive team environment by demonstrating consistent commitment and optimism towards work challenges
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in accounting / MBA Finance
- Three to five years of experience in US and/or Non-US direct tax compliance, good knowledge and experience in income tax accounting (1120,1065, ASC 740 and FIN48), including a mixture of Big 4 and industry experience.
- Strong accounting skills with an interest to learn US and Non-US direct tax compliance.
- Strong communication skills, Strong computer skills, including an intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Awareness of other taxes in the US
- Ability to read, interpret and apply the tax legislation
What we look for
- We are looking for experienced tax professionals with genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the world’s most influential people.
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.
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.