Senior Private Tax Advisor – Wealth & Estates

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, prescription drug and dental

Defined contribution pension

Generous vacation policy

Firm paid personal days

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Tax Staff in St. John’s to join the Private Tax practice, advising high-net-worth business owners and individuals on domestic and cross-border tax planning, estate and wealth transfer, and postmortem planning.

You will work with family offices and coordinate with legal counsel, tax authorities and audit teams, contributing to long-term advisory relationships while supporting the private tax team in complex planning opportunities.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and / or other appropriate academic major.
• 3 – 5 years of relevant tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry.
• A Canadian CPA or CA designation, or a reciprocal designation recognized with the CICA.
• Completed or be working towards the In-Depth Tax Course (or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement tax strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Correspond with legal counsel and tax authorities on client issues.
• Assist with reorganizations, research compliance and planning issues.
• Review personal, corporate and trust tax returns.
• Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and provincial ministries on client issues.
• Correspond with audit managers, staff and clients on tax queries or compliance matters.
• Prepare tax election forms.
• Assist and manage administration of personal and trust tax compliance seasons.

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting

In-Depth Tax Course (completed or working towards)

Canadian CPA or CA designation (or reciprocal with CICA)

Excellent written and verbal communication

Team player

Strong organization and time management

Job description

EY is seeking a Senior Tax Staff in St. John’s to join the Private Tax practice, advising high-net-worth business owners and individuals on domestic and cross-border tax planning, estate and wealth transfer, and postmortem planning.

You will work with family offices and coordinate with legal counsel, tax authorities and audit teams, contributing to long-term advisory relationships while supporting the private tax team in complex planning opportunities.