Senior Transaction Tax - ITTS

Tax Senior - An exciting opportunity with our Transaction Tax team.

Your main objective is to participate in Transaction Tax engagements by thoroughly and accurately analysing information and developing effective approaches to clients' tax requirements. You will be required to demonstrate dedication to quality in all aspects of your work, which will include managing client service team members and contributing to the achievement of team goals.

The opportunity:

• Developing and delivering Transaction Tax engagements such as due diligence, tax structuring, and documentation review with timely, responsive services/work products
• Participate in business development initiatives
• Build strong internal relationships within the team and across other services
• Take ownership of your schedule and proactively seek work when necessary to meet your annual chargeability goal
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
• Maintain a robust educational program to develop personal skills on an ongoing basis
• Adhere to practice protocol and other internal processes consistently

Your key responsibilities:

• Delivering projects consistently by applying designated methodology, processes, standards, and technology tools, and with respect to turnaround, quality, and handling workflow distribution
• Working as a single point of contact on engagements for users/clients regarding service delivery and day-to-day operations
• Monitor metrics for service delivery, opportunities for improving customer satisfaction, and implement appropriate modifications to process
• Instil EY culture at the individual level
• Proactively and timely identify operational problems and propose solutions. Escalate issues where required to the reporting managers
• Exhibit inclusive behaviour in interactions with internal and external stakeholders with strong communication skills
• Taking the initiative to seek continuous learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring feedback, key developmental experiences, self-directed learning, and formal learning

Skills and attributes for success:

• Experienced in demonstrating project management, leadership, communication, relationship building, analytical, interpersonal, multi-tasking, and organization skills, with a focus on quality and attention to detail
• Excellent transaction structuring and report writing skills with an aptitude to highlight the tax issues and sensitise the clients on the same
• Knowledge of international tax concepts such as tax treaty, BEPS, MLI, etc.
• Excellent client management skills

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Chartered Accountant / MBA / CPA / B.Com / BBA / BBM / BA (Economics) / M.Sc (Statistics) / MA (Economics) / MBA / CFA
• Any additional degree / diploma / specialization in fields related to Financial Services Sector / Tax / International Taxation
• 1-3 years of mergers and acquisition tax experience. Mandatory that the candidate has prior experience in transaction tax practice in a client-facing role

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Proficient in strong communication, both written and verbal, and ability to present research findings
• Proficient using MS Office tools, specifically PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Advanced Excel