(Senior) Manager - Tax Accounting & Risk Advisory Services (Geneva)

EY; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Geneva seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead Tax Accounting & Risk Advisory Services. You will liaise with international clients and colleagues on direct tax accounting issues, participate in audits for multinational groups, and contribute to BEPS 2.0 projects.

The role requires 5–10 years in tax accounting, strong IAS 12/ASC 740 knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and fluent English; French is a plus. You will lead and coach the team, while managing budgets and delivery.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in tax accounting, ideally in an international environment or Big 4 setting.
• Strong tax or audit background with solid IAS 12 and/or ASC 740 knowledge.
• Experience designing, executing, and supervising tax audit procedures for multinational headquarters.
• Ability to assess and analyze the tax accounting implications of complex transactions.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manage large spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Act as central point of contact with international clients and colleagues on direct tax accounting issues.
• Participate in tax audits of international groups and single entities in Switzerland.
• Contribute knowledge to BEPS 2.0 projects.
• Lead clients on established accounts, identify process improvements for EY and client processes, and implement services for new clients.
• Manage account resourcing, budget, and delivery.
• Develop and coach the team, including EY Shared-Service-Center structures.

Skills

Tax accounting

IAS 12 / ASC 740

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English fluency

French advantageous

Leadership / coaching

Job description

(Senior) Manager - Tax Accounting & Risk Advisory Services (Geneva)

Location: Grand-Lancy / Geneva

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 22 Oct 2026

Requisition ID: 1746708

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The opportunity

As part of our Tax Services, we offer expertise and advise on all tax issues. This knowledge enables us to optimize the business and legal structures of national and international clients. If you’re looking to develop your individual skills whilst working in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams, come join us!

Join our unique Tax Accounting & Risk Advisory Services practice to positively impact lives and unlock hidden opportunities.

Your key responsibilities

• Act as central point of contact - liaise with your 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 opportunities in both EY and client processes and implementing services for new clients
• Managing account resourcing, budget, and delivery
• Developing and coaching the team including the global EY-Shared-Service-Center structures

Skills and attributes for success

• 5-10 years of experience in tax accounting, ideally gained in an international environment through an in-house role and/or within a professional services or Big 4 firm
• Strong tax or audit background, with solid knowledge of IAS 12 and/or ASC 740
• Experience designing, executing, and supervising tax audit procedures for the headquarters of multinational organizations as part of a primary audit team
• Ability to assess and analyze the tax accounting implications of complex transactions
• Knowledge of Pillar Two is considered an advantage
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to manage and analyze large and complex spreadsheets
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with effective communication abilities
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is considered an advantage

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 more.

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