Senior Transaction Tax Advisor - PRC & Cross-Border

EY; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Accountant to join Tax - International Tax and Transaction Services, Transaction Tax Advisory / PRC Tax. You will advise on transaction tax matters including M&A, cross-border structuring and PRC tax issues for clients.

You will work with a global network of tax professionals to deliver high-quality guidance, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff while staying up to date with HK/PRC tax developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and ideally a professional accountancy qualification (accounting or tax);
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant tax experience, including tax advisory experience, gained from a professional services firm or an in-house tax function;
• Experience in transaction tax advisory, tax due diligence, M&A tax, corporate restructuring, PRC tax advisory, international tax advisory or cross-border structuring would be highly desirable;
• Strong technical knowledge of Hong Kong and/or PRC corporate tax matters, with the ability to apply tax concepts to transaction and commercial scenarios;
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex tax issues.
• Team player with strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin and Cantonese would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a broad range of transaction tax advisory and PRC tax engagements, including tax due diligence, acquisition and disposal structuring, group restructuring, and cross-border investment advisory;
• Address complex Hong Kong, PRC and international tax issues, and assist clients in strategically aligning different areas of taxation to support their business and transaction objectives;
• Provide timely and high-quality services and work products that meet or exceed client expectations’
• Assist in preparing tax advice, technical research, transaction-related deliverables, tax memoranda and client presentation materials;
• Help to build and maintain client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client business;
• Develop and guide junior tax professionals by providing effective performance feedback and ensuring team responsibilities are consistent with skills and developmental goals;
• Build on technical competence by keeping up to date on trends, developments and technical authorities and apply them to moderately complex situations;
• Build strong internal relationships within the ITTS and broader tax teams and across other services;
• Contribute to the overall success of the team by developing a thorough understanding of EY methodologies and tools to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

English fluency

Mandarin knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Professional accountancy qualification

Job description

EY in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Accountant to join Tax - International Tax and Transaction Services, Transaction Tax Advisory / PRC Tax. You will advise on transaction tax matters including M&A, cross-border structuring and PRC tax issues for clients.

You will work with a global network of tax professionals to deliver high-quality guidance, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff while staying up to date with HK/PRC tax developments.