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

NZZone; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Switzerland seeks a Tax Accounting & Risk Advisory Services specialist to join our international tax team and advise multinational clients on complex accounting issues.

You will participate in tax audits, BEPS2.0 projects, and process improvements across global accounts, leading teams and managing delivery. English fluency is required; French is an advantage.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in tax accounting in an international environment.
• Strong tax or audit background with IAS 12 and/or ASC 740 knowledge.
• 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 for large and complex spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Act as central point of contact – liaise with international clients and colleagues regarding direct tax accounting issues.
• Participate as part of the Primary Team in tax audits of International Groups and single legal entities in Switzerland.
• Contribute knowledge to BEPS2.0 projects.
• Lead clients on established accounts, seeking process improvements in EY and client processes and implementing services for new clients.
• Manage account resourcing, budget, and delivery.
• Developing and coaching the team including the global EY-Shared-Service-Center structures.

Skills

Tax accounting

IAS 12 / ASC 740

Audit procedures

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

English fluency

French language

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

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.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

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