Associate - Tax, Application Development

EY CORPORATE ADVISORS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a motivated individual for software development within their tax practice. Responsibilities include analyzing and developing applications, maintaining existing systems, and collaborating with diverse teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science or IT, proficiency in programming languages, and excellent problem-solving skills. This role offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, Java).
• Proficiency in working with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Use established work procedures to analyze, code, implement, and troubleshoot applications.
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment

Maintenance and improvements of existing applications

Design, code, test, debug and document software

Analyze, diagnose and resolve errors

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Detail oriented

Positive work attitude

Team player with strong interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science / IT related

Tools

Visual Studio

SQL Server

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Crystal Reports

ActiveReports

ASP.NET

.NET Framework

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Our tax practice revolves around helping our clients effectively manage their tax obligations proactively and responsibly. As part of a global team of 35,000 tax professionals in 150 countries, you will help to develop applications for the team to provide quality service to our clients.

About the opportunity

Do you want to be the solution, not just part of it? Then join EY and gain experiences that will last a lifetime.

Businesses today are subject to ever-growing and increasingly complex tax and regulatory change. Helping businesses navigate these challenges requires advisors with relevant technology knowledge to manage our businesses effectively.

In our friendly, collaborative environment, you’ll receive the support and coaching you need to progress quickly along the career path you choose.

Your key responsibilities

In this assignment, you have the opportunity to use established work procedures to analyze, code, implement, and troubleshoot tax based desktop, client-server and/or web based applications. Work commitment and quality consciousness is the key.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Maintenance and improvements of existing applications
• Design, code, test, debug and document software according to the functional requirements
• Analyze, diagnose and resolve errors related to the applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and possess initiative
• Positive work attitude, team player with strong interpersonal skills

To qualify for the role you must have

• Hold at least a degree in Computer Science / IT related
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, Java)
• Proficiency in working with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Be familiar with some of the following concepts and technologies

Concepts

• Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
  Data Transaction and Analytics
  Entity-Relationship (ER) modeling and database design
  Test Driven Development (TDD) and testing patterns
  Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
  N-tier and N-layered architecture
  MVC architecture

Technologies

• Visual Studio
  SQL Server
  Microsoft Excel and Word
  Crystal Reports and/or ActiveReports
  ASP.NET
  .NET Framework
  Microsoft Azure

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.