Associate - Tax, Indirect Tax, Asia Pacific Tax Centre (2023 Grads)

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Join our globally integrated team of dedicated indirect tax professionals and you will combine technical knowledge, industry understanding and technologically advanced tools and methodologies to identify risks and sustainable planning opportunities for indirect taxes throughout the tax life cycle across APTC. You will help us provide effective processes, improve day-to-day reporting, reduce attribution errors, reduce cost and ensure indirect taxes are handled correctly in transactions for our clients.

The indirect tax team within EY's Asia Pacific Tax Centre ("APTC") operates as a team of highly experienced indirect tax professionals from across Asia Pacific who focus on delivering APAC wide solutions to multi-national companies.

Work comprises of three core components:

• Delivery of operational excellence initiatives that drive strategic business growth for our clients - Operating Model Effectiveness ("OME").
• Digital Indirect Tax initiatives advising our clients on external digital factors impacting our clients business strategy and operating model, as well as how to optimise internal operations from a technology and data perspective to respond to external drivers for change and differing tax administration compliance initiatives.
• APAC wide indirect tax advisory engagements comprising both global trade and VAT, providing our clients with the APAC solution

Your Key Responsibilities

• Stay abreast of Digital Tax Effectiveness and Digital Tax Administration trends and tax policy changes impacting the way our clients do business
• Demonstrate an understanding of complex supply chain concepts and effectively apply customs and indirect tax knowledge to client situations
• Assist in developing and delivering quality OME and Digital Indirect Tax work products in a timely and responsive manner
• Thoroughly analyse client information. Prepare quality practical approaches to the client's situation
• Develop recommendations and implementation plans for clients and team member
• Full training will be provided to the candidate. Prior experience in any of the above is an asset, however not expected

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Diligent and has a strong drive to excel professionally
• Ability to develop good client relationships
• Commitment to the delivery good quality work
• A team player
• Analytical

To qualify for the role you must have

• Pursuing a university degree related to Accountancy, Business, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics or equivalent
• Excellent verbal / written communication skills in business English
• Experience and/or demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced professional services environment and cope with undefined situations and strong project management skills
• Candidates must be actively interested in developing themselves in indirect tax and analytics capabilities. Training opportunities will be provided

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Positive working attitude and motivation to learn
• Good IT knowledge

What’s in it for you

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together.

What you can expect

• Candidates may expect a phone screening.
• Shortlisted candidates may expect a written assessment prior to the interview.

Please note that for your application to be considered, you are required to upload the following documents together with your online application:

• Detailed resume with indicative full-time availability
• Copy of Highest Academic Certification and Transcripts

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What we offer

If you join EY full-time after your internship, we offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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