Job Vacancies at Ernst & Young

The Opportunity

We are looking for experienced tax resource to join our PAS – integrated mobility services sub-service line.

Your Key Responsibilities

You will be part of a team based in the Kenya office advising our clientele of large and medium sized multinational and local companies;

• Supporting clients with tax, social security compliance requirements for their employee and expatriate population.
• Preparing well researched and thought-out tax opinion for clients.
• Articulating clients tax issues to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) with ease.
• Supervise project work prepared by more junior professionals and ensure quality output.
• You should be able to assist with tax training sessions on developments in expatriate and employee tax legislations and case law.

Skills and attributes for success

How your skills and experience will make an impact, followed by sub-headings:

To qualify for the role you must have: -

• A Bachelor’s degree in either Economics/Business/Finance/Law or another relevant field.
• Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CPA or CA).
• Hands-on experience on iTax and physical interactions with the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office Suites.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• At least 4 or more years’ experience in the field of tax preferably in a professional services firm handling tax compliance and advisory with a mobility bias.    

What we look for

• Is self-driven, pro-active and focused;  
• Takes responsibility for performing high quality work; 
• Is exceptionally committed to team success; and
• Excellent communication and social skills. 

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The Opportunity

We are looking for experienced tax resource to join our PAS – integrated mobility services sub-service line.

Your Key Responsibilities

You will be part of a team based in the Kenya office advising our clientele of large and medium sized multinational and local companies;

• Supporting clients with tax, social security compliance requirements for their employee and expatriate population.
• Preparing well researched and thought-out tax opinion for clients.
• Articulating clients tax issues to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) with ease.
• Supervise project work prepared by more junior professionals and ensure quality output.
• You should be able to assist with tax training sessions on developments in expatriate and employee tax legislations and case law.

Skills And Attributes For Success

How your skills and experience will make an impact, followed by sub-headings:

To qualify for the role you must have: -

• A Bachelor’s degree in either Economics/Business/Finance/Law or another relevant field.
• Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CPA or CA).
• Hands-on experience on iTax and physical interactions with the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office Suites.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• At least 4 or more years’ experience in the field of tax preferably in a professional services firm handling tax compliance and advisory with a mobility bias.

What We Look For

• Is self-driven, pro-active and focused;
• Takes responsibility for performing high quality work;
• Is exceptionally committed to team success; and
• Excellent communication and social skills.

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The opportunity

In this service line, you will advance your career in risk management and internal auditing, use specific tools to perform analysis and advice clients on strengthening of their internal control environment. As you progress within your role, you will be well-equipped to help our clients to better manage risks and align their business objectives effectively.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively engaging with clients and executing risk management and internal audit projects under the supervision of your Managers.
• Client engagements, primarily in the areas of Internal audit, Enterprise Risk management, Climate risk, Compliance and regulatory services, Internal controls, Contract Risk Services, Business Process Management and other related solutions
• Support in driving innovation in service delivery; ensure delivery is in line with firm’s Quality and Risk management requirements/expectations
• Assist Managers with business development proposals on existing/new clients
• Assist Managers in developing/refreshing methodologies related to our existing/new solutions
• Contribute to various firm wide initiatives like learning and development (L&D) programmes, knowledge sharing, practice development and growth under guidance of Managers
• Take up project execution responsibility in a team or individually as per requirements and work plan
• Train and support junior team members within the department to grow their career.
• Supervise and review work performed by subordinates and provide qualitative inputs before submission of deliverables to Managers/client (as the case may be)
• Sensitive towards EY code of conduct, values and quality standards

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Continuously strive towards achieving goals agreed upon with Manager
• Continuously strive towards exceeding client & team expectations and work on increasingly complex assignments
• Conduct research and prepare client presentations, information memorandums and contribute to thought leadership documents
• Contribute to consulting engagements in the capacity of a team member - deliver quality output within assigned timelines
• Ensure discipline to work and productivity of self and reporting subordinates; promotes positive working environment within a team
• Attend L&D programs and exhibit knowledge of consulting methodology and consulting attributes.
• Keep abreast with developments in business related areas and assist team leaders/managers in preparing client decks/documents.
• Sector focus (deep understanding of the various industries, trends, issues/challenges & key players) based on the industry group alignment

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) or Business related
• Professional qualifications (e.g., CIA, CISA, CPA, IRM, etc) will have an added advantage
• At least 5 years’ experience in advising clients in various sectors on risk management and internal audit matters.
• IT and data analytics skills
• Exhibit flexibility to adapt to multiple cultures / sectors and display agility and diversity
• Demonstrate capability of being a ‘quick learner’ of business processes, models, EY methodologies with an analytical bend of mind
• Display a structured thought process and problem-solving skills. Ability to do problem break down and analysis
• Candidates should be willing to travel