Manager, Indirect Tax at Ernst & Young (EY)

Ernst & Young (EY) is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Indirect Tax

Requisition ID: 1592302
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• In EY Tax, you'll have the opportunity to help the world's leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world.
• You'll get a unique glimpse deep inside a company's business and become a trusted advisor, working collaboratively on a team that influences major business decisions. 
• Demand has made this a rapidly growing area, and the relationships we build here translate into big business in other areas, making this a true priority.  ​

The opportunity

• As a Tax Services Manager, you will be a part of our Indirect Tax Practice. 
• You will be part of a team who identifies planning opportunities to help clients minimize their tax burden as well as fulfill compliance responsibilities and avoid penalties.
• This position offers excellent opportunities for teaming, leadership, and career advancement to the right candidate.

Your key responsibilities

• As a manager, you will advise on multiple and challenging indirect tax advisory engagements and to contribute to the delivery of innovative tax planning ideas for our diverse clients.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Law
• Professional accounting (CPA) or legal designation
• Manager: a minimum of 6 years of relevant indirect tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• Extensive experience with GST/QST
• Excellent managerial, organizational and written communication skills​​.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Effectively applying indirect tax knowledge to situations affecting clients.
• Suggesting practical and innovative solutions to clients and reaching relevant conclusions. Leading development of recommendations and solution implementation plans and using professional judgment in making informed decisions on complex issues.
• Identifying opportunities to sell refund and recovery services.
• Managing audits while maintaining effective client relationships.
• Participating and assisting in reaching Client Service Teams' goals.
• Collaborating on business development initiatives in specific industries targeting practice growth
• Drafting tax alerts about changes to legislation and regulations or following policy statements or judgements.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional services environment
• Mature, proactive, committed, highly motivated and driven team player

What we look for:

• We're interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development.
• We're looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world's leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world.
• If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

Salary
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online