Manager - Tax Accounting & Reporting (IFRS/US GAAP) - Zurich

EY (Ernst & Young AG); Maagplatz; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Diversity and inclusion culture

Job summary

EY (Ernst & Young AG) in Zurich is seeking a Manager for Tax Accounting & Reporting (IFRS/US GAAP). You will lead direct tax accounting and reporting projects for international clients, with early responsibility and opportunities to shape complex BEPS2.0 initiatives.

The role offers a clear career path within a global team and flexible work options. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in tax accounting or tax audit in a Big4 or professional services firm, strong Excel skills, and fluency in German

Qualifications

• At least 4 years in tax accounting and/or tax audit in an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of general and tax accounting and reporting concepts.
• US GAAP and/or IFRS tax accounting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Act as central contact with national and international clients on direct tax accounting issues.
• Participate in tax audits of International Groups and entities in Switzerland.
• Contribute to BEPS2.0 projects.
• Lead clients on established accounts, drive process improvements for EY and clients.
• Manage account resourcing, budget and delivery.
• Develop and coach the team within global EY structures.

Skills

Tax accounting

Tax audit

US GAAP

IFRS

Excel

German language

English language

Big4 experience

Analytical skills

Leadership

Job description

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Manager - Tax Accounting & Reporting (IFRS/US GAAP) - Zurich

The opportunity

If you want a career that goes beyond spreadsheets and slides, this is your moment. Join EY Tax Accounting and Reporting Services and help shape how our national and international clients navigate tax, reporting, regulation, and transformation. From day one, you will work on real challenges, with trusted clients, in a team that gives you responsibility early, invests in your growth, and invites you to bring your ideas, your curiosity, and your ambition.

You will experience a role that is as dynamic as the industry itself: no two projects are the same. We offer the flexibility to balance your work and personal priorities, while providing a clear and transparent career path that helps you grow step by step. This is not about fitting into the future of tax. It is about helping build it with confidence.

Take on your next professional challenge and become part of our unique Tax Accounting & Reporting Services team in Zurich!

Your key responsibilities

• Act as central point of contact and liaise with your national and international clients and colleagues with respect to direct tax accounting issues
• Participate as part of the Primary Team in tax audits of International Groups and single legal entities in Switzerland
• Contribute with your knowledge to BEPS2.0 projects
• Leading clients on established accounts, seeking process improvement opportunity in both EY and Client processes and implementing services for new client
• Managing account resourcing, budget, and delivery
• Developing and coaching the team involving the global EY-Shared-Service-Center structures

Skills and attributes for success

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in tax accounting and/or tax audit, ideally gained in a big4 or professional services firm, within an international environment
• Sound knowledge of general and tax accounting principles as well as reporting concepts/principles (temporary/permanent differences, current and deferred taxes, etc.)
• Strong technical expertise in US GAAP and/or IFRS tax accounting
• Hands-on experience with tax audit procedures for multinational companies, including their design, execution, and oversight
• Designing, performing, and overseeing tax audit procedures for HQ Multinationals as part of a Primary Team
• Ability to analyze complex transactions and assess their tax accounting implications, paired with strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset
• Advanced command of Excel
• Great communication skills
• Fluency in German and English; additional languages are a plus

What we offer

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 more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

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