Manager - Internation Tax and Transaction Services (Business Tax Services)

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.

The Opportunity

As an ITTS Manager, you will be a part of our Business / Corporate Tax practice. You will be a part of a practice which provides a wide range of tax services for many of the world's largest multinational companies. You will be able to help these corporations identify and solve complex domestic corporate tax issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in and help supervise multiple and challenging tax engagements
• Deliver innovative tax planning ideas and solutions for our diverse clients
• Provide timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations
• Coach and mentor more junior staff to execute assignments with accuracy and completeness
• Enhance technical skills by remaining up to date on trends, new legislative developments and tax authority decisions, and apply them to complex situations relevant to the client
• Identify opportunities for providing tax planning and other special services
• Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products
• Thoroughly and accurately analyze information
• Participate in and contribute to achieving team goals
• Identify and sell opportunities for tax planning and other special services

Qualifications

• A BCom Honours degree but preferably a BCom Honours degree in accounting/accounting sciences, with a completed or in progress higher diploma / master’s degree in taxation favourable, plus a minimum of 5 years South African Corporate tax experience
• Big 4 firm experience preferable
• Excellent supervisory, analytical, and leadership ability
• A commitment to learning in a tax technology environment
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Process oriented with excellent documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Mature, proactive, committed, highly motivated and driven team player

What We Look For

• Strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development
• Creative and innovative individuals with a genuine passion for tax and the future of tax
• People who are keen to build a fulfilling career and help the world’s leading multinational organizations solve complex tax issues
• Confident individuals who can speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation package based on performance and recognition for contributions
• A comprehensive medical plan, a defined contribution plan, statutory holidays, vacation days and paid personal days
• Support and coaching from engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress careers
• The freedom and flexibility to handle roles in a way that’s right for you

Pay & Schedule

• Competitive compensation based on performance
• Flexible schedule to accommodate individual needs

Benefits

• Statutory holidays
• Vacation days
• Paid personal days