Assist in the preparation and review of interim, quarterly, and year-end global tax provisions under IFRS and US GAAP
Support tax reporting deliverables received from controllers and tax managers across the Group
Contribute to US GAAP and IFRS disclosure preparation, including reconciliation of GAAP differences
Prepare and maintain tax provision memoranda and supporting documentation
Ensure compliance with internal controls, including SOX documentation and audit processes
Identify and support implementation of process improvements in tax provision and compliance functions
Prepare tax account reconciliations and related schedules
Helping drive efficiencies on client's or EY's processes, designing and implementing simple solutions to complex processes, leveraging benefits of standardization, centralization and technology
Contribute to continuous improvement in tax reporting processes through design, control, and operational enhancements
Assist in mentoring and developing junior staff on ASC 740, IAS 12, and other key tax concepts
Collaborate with internal tax, accounting, and finance teams, as well as external service providers

Broad and deep corporate tax compliance experience
Understanding of ASC 740 and IAS 12 frameworks
Corporate income tax experience (any country or countries)
Strong communication skills and experience working with multi-country teams
Ability to distil complex concepts into clear, actionable insights
Organized and able to deliver tax accounting in a short timeframe
Experience supporting and developing junior staff
Problem solving capabilities and process improvement mindset
Ability to manage time to deliver quality output
Degree qualified
3+ years of experience in corporate tax and withholding tax
Experience working in direct tax accounting, in professional services or industry (combination preferred, not essential)
Understanding of the tax reporting process, balance sheet reconciliation process, and basic understanding of direct tax compliance review
Good understanding of deferred tax concepts
Good experience in tax accounting packages and strong Excel skills
Agile to the changing client environment and able to provide quality deliverables under tight timelines
Experience providing tax services to a portfolio of clients
Proactive and able to identify opportunities for business development
Team player with the ability to add value to the current team
Ability to plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines, monitor own workload
Experience working with teams across multiple jurisdictions
Experience in process and technology design is beneficial but not mandatory
Tax transformation/compliance process improvement experience is a plus
Experience of rollout and/or implementation of tax technology is a plus
Accounting qualification and/or Tax qualification (ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA) is a plus

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