Global Compliance and Reporting, Tax Associate at Ernst & Young

The opportunity

We are currently seeking Tax Associate in EY Kenya to participate in challenging tax engagements and to contribute to the delivery of quality tax planning services for our diverse clients. This position offers excellent opportunities for learning and career advancement to the right candidate.

Your key responsibilities

Your role as a Tax Services Associate will give you the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations. Develop and deliver innovative tax compliance products with timely and responsive services and work products that meet and/or exceed client expectations.

Typical responsibilities of the role include:

• Contributing technical insights to business tax compliance engagements, preparing income tax returns for organisations in diverse and specialised industries, and preparing estimated tax liabilities to assist clients in meeting their tax payment obligations.
• Conducting in-depth tax research on complex issues and analyzing tax implications for various transactions, in other words, participating in providing wide range of tax advisory services to clients, 
• Making sure that the work we deliver is of high quality, uses our global compliance processes and tools, and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer.
• Anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, understanding their business and tax needs, and ensuring high-quality service delivery,
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of tax laws and regulations, and applying this expertise to client situations,
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating team members on progress.
• Other position-relevant activities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Is self-driven, pro-active and focused;  
• Takes responsibility for performing high quality work; 
• Is exceptionally committed to team success; and
• Excellent communication and social skills. 

To qualify for the role you must have:-

• A Bachelor’s degree in either Accounting/Finance/ Economics or a related field with a minimum of upper second-class honours or its equivalent
• A minimum overall grade of a B and B in both English & Mathematics at Secondary School level
• Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CPA or CA) will be an added advantage

Ideally, you’ll also have

• To make informed decisions in complex and judgmental areas.

What we look for

• Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.