Job description
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you.
And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.
Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
EYs US VAT practice helps clients identify areas of risks and opportunities and provides sustainable planning opportunities to our clients in support of their need to manage foreign indirect tax matters.
Our key objective is to help clients meet their compliance obligations and business goals around the world, providing the perspective and support needed to manage indirect taxes effectively and efficiently.
The opportunity
Our tax function is constantly evolving, and its here youll find everything you need to grow as we do.
Its all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise and making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs.
Our US VAT practice advises the firms multinational clients on non-US indirect tax matters.
Specific services include advice on VAT, Goods and Services Tax (GST), Consumption Tax and other similar transaction taxes which are typically experienced by multinational companies when conducting business in foreign jurisdictions.
Your key responsibilities
Youll spend much of your time providing the knowledge, experience and resources to bridge the gap between what is expected of a companys US tax department and its often limited knowledge of VAT in foreign jurisdictions.
Youll team with colleagues that have experience in foreign country VAT taxation, structures and solutions.
Well expect you to be knowledgeable about the global business challenges companies are facing and how those challenges affect a companys indirect tax position around the world.
Skills and attributes for success
- Demonstrate a detailed understanding of common principles of VAT and ability to effectively apply them to client situations
- Manage multiple projects and junior team members in the execution of the technical matters and operations of the practice
- Research VAT legislation, case law and other VAT guidance to support Senior Managers and Partners on client engagements
- Participate in and lead educational sessions on developments in international VAT legislation and case law
- Translate your technical skills into practical solution-oriented advice, creating added value for our clients
To qualify for the role you must have
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Tax, Law or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience in Tax.
Alternatively, will accept a Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Tax, Law or a related field and 4 years of work experience in Tax.
- A minimum of 4 years of VAT/ indirect tax consulting experience or equivalent experience in business or working for the government
- Detailed exposure to VAT taxation, country-specific or multi-jurisdictional VAT consulting and VAT compliance
- Excellent managerial, organizational, analytical and verbal/written communication skills
- 20 to 40% travel, of which, 10% may be international, to serve client needs
Ideally youll also have
- A proven record in a professional services environment
- The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members