Indirect Tax - VAT (Value Added Tax) - APAC Region- Senior/Assistant Manager(Big4jobs)

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Role name and description 

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Our organization helps companies in business across all industries to identify and capitalize on business opportunities. As a leading professional service organization, EY is present in 140 countries worldwide and employs over 160,000 people. We offer our clients, which are small, medium-sized companies and international corporations, a broad array of services in audit, tax and advisory.

Our tax department is growing and we are looking for a Tax Senior - Indirect Tax/VAT to join us:

Tasks & responsibilities:

As a Senior in the GDS Indirect Tax Center, you will be focused on preparation of projects/services in the domain of Indirect Tax/VAT. Your main responsibilities as are: 

• Act as single point of contact towards our client’s tax manager or director in APAC and report to the responsible senior manager/director/partner in EY
• Lead and coach the central client serving team and manage the relationship with our other teams/offices involved supporting this client
• Set-up and drive standard processes and monitor global metrics
• Oversee day-to-day operations, manage financials and coordinate services
• Review progress of operational and continuous improvement targets.
• Review end-to-end process improvement suggestions; integrate and track agreed-upon process changes
• Report service performance and escalation status; develop corrective action plans
• Conduct monthly update calls and meetings
• Identify issues and opportunities to continuously improve the indirect tax compliance processes
• Propose improvement possibilities to raise effectiveness and efficiency of the work processes

In addition, you will be expected to work on the following strategic initiatives:

• Process: standardization, centralization, design new services, legislative updates
• Technology: automation, data analytics, dashboarding
• People: training program, career development, recruitment
• Go to market: position new services, marketing of existing services

We are looking for candidates with the following background & basic Skills:

• Graduate of a 4-year course preferably in Commerce, Business, Accounting 
• Minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience in APAC indirect tax compliance; either in industries or other service providers
• Overall 4 to 5 years work experience, preferably in Accounting/Tax/Project Management / Operations
• Basic understanding of other compliance activities such as statutory accounting and corporate tax compliance
• Dynamic, innovative & problem resolution focus with excellent communication skills 
• Good computer knowledge (MS Excel); tech-savvy to learn EY technology solutions 
• Team player with project management capabilities 
• Aggressive, enthusiastic, with great organizational and coordination skills
• Highly driven, pro-active, self-motivating, and independent worker
• Ability to plan and prioritize work, with keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication across cultures and within a virtual working environment
• Strong people skills, ability to work with new contacts in working with multi-country clients 
• Expectation to respond quickly to issues
• Identify issues and opportunities to continuously improve the VAT compliance processes
• Coordinate VAT compliance advisory, technology and audit support
• Supervise and coach junior team members
• Actively participate to the training and coaching session in your development plan to ensure continuous development of your technical knowledge 

• What we look for 
• We look for candidates with proven capabilities in driving multiple projects, with exception client management and project management experience 
• What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career. 

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 
• Success, as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 

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