Intern, Tax - OME, APTC (Summer 2023)

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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 opportunity

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

What we look for

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

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 university degree related to Accounting/tax qualification will be an advantage
• Excellent verbal / written communication skills in business English
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced professional services environment and cope with undefined situations
• Willingness to travel in APAC
• 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 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

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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