The opportunity
Join our fast-growing Global Compliance and Reporting (GCR) team as a Senior Manager in the Direct Tax Compliance and Reporting CoE. You’ll lead multi-country client engagements in tax accounting and direct tax, providing Group Tax Accounting/Reporting services under US GAAP and IFRS. In this role, you’ll help drive improvements and redesign how we deliver tax compliance and reporting, ensuring efficient, high-quality outcomes for our clients.
We are a team which embraces diversity and inclusion with a mix of cultures, nationalities and backgrounds. We believe this makes us perfectly suited to the global environment in which we work.
This is an exciting time for tax professionals as the tax landscape continues to evolve, with ongoing changes in accounting standards and regulatory frameworks. You will be at the forefront of delivering accurate and compliant tax reporting across EY’s global operations, ensuring alignment with both IFRS and US GAAP standards.
Your key responsibilities
1. Tax Accounting & Reporting
1. Design and implement tax operating models to support multinational clients.
2. Build and grow strategic client accounts and relationships
3. Manage the full scope of tax and finance outsourcing services as part of the Global Direct Tax and Tax Accounting team
4. Lead the preparation and review of interim, quarterly, and year-end global tax provisions under IFRS and US GAAP
5. Oversee tax reporting deliverables from controllers and tax managers across the Group
6. Manage US GAAP and IFRS disclosure preparation, including reconciliation of GAAP differences
7. Prepare and maintain detailed tax provision memoranda and supporting documentation
8. Ensure compliance with internal controls, including SOX documentation and audit processes
9. Lead pursuits and technical discussions related to BEPS Pillar Two and OECD GloBE Framework
2. Process Improvement & Compliance
10. Identify and implement process improvements in tax provision and compliance functions
11. Coordinate preparation of tax account reconciliations and related schedules
12. Monitor and manage the implications of new accounting standards and regulatory changes (including, but not limited to, BEPS Pillar Two)
13. Standardize and embed Group Tax Reporting processes to ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX
14. Drive continuous improvement in tax reporting processes through design, control, and operational enhancements
3. Leadership & Collaboration
15. Manage tax reporting aspects of M&A transactions, including purchase accounting and compliance
16. Mentor and develop staff on ASC 740, IAS 12, and other key tax concepts; provide performance feedback
17. Partner with internal tax, accounting, and finance teams, as well as external service providers
18. Develop and lead onshore/offshore teams for seamless client service delivery.
19. Ensure the highest quality standards and develop team talent at all levels
20. Set engagement strategies and connect clients with EY subject matter experts.
21. Serve as an escalation point for client and internal teams.
Skills and attributes for success
22. Deep expertise in US GAAP and/or IFRS tax accounting provisions/projects
23. Strong understanding of ASC 740 and IAS 12 frameworks
24. Experience in corporate income tax across multiple jurisdictions
25. Strong leadership with a track record of managing teams across borders
26. Excellent communication skills — simplify complex topics for diverse audiences
27. Ability to distil complex concepts into clear, actionable insights
28. Organizational agility; deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
29. Experience coaching and developing junior staff; fostering growth and engagement.
30. Problem solving capabilities and process improvement mindset
31. Ability to manage budgets and time to deliver quality output
32. Accounting or tax qualification (ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA/CPA or equivalent)
33. Proactive, business-focused mindset with strong supervisory capabilities
To qualify for the role, you must have
34. ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA/CPA qualified or equivalent
35. Strong tax accounting skills and working technical knowledge on ASC 740 and/or IAS 12 framework
36. Good experience in tax accounting packages and strong Excel skills
37. Agile to the changing client environment and able to provide quality deliverables under tight timelines
38. Degree qualified
39. Hands-on experience with corporate income tax in any country
40. Experience providing tax services to a portfolio of clients
41. Proactive and able to identify opportunities for business development
42. Strong supervisory skills and ability to develop and coach team members
Ideally, you’ll also have
43. Project management skills, ability to plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines, monitor budgets
44. Experience managing international projects
45. Experience in process and technology design is beneficial but not mandatory
46. Understanding of BEPS Pillar Two and OECD GloBE Framework
47. Knowledge of withholding tax processes
What we look for
We are looking for individuals with a transformative mindset, people who can see past what we do today and dream up what we could do tomorrow. We want people who communicate well, work as part of a team and drive their responsibilities through to completion. An energetic team player with the ability to build strong working relationships with client and EY teams alike. A results-driven candidate with the capability to add financial value to an engagement, and bring innovation to their clients and team.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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