Jobs at Ernst and Young

Requisition ID: 1697735

Job Overview

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate specialized in providing comprehensive indirect tax services.
• The Associate will play a key role in delivering high-quality indirect tax advisory and compliance services to our clients.
• This position requires a strong understanding of Nigerian and international indirect tax regulations, including Value Added Tax (VAT) and Customs & Excise Duty.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead and develop teams while managing client relationships and business development.

Responsibilities
Technical & Advisory:

• Lead and support teams in providing indirect tax compliance and advisory services.
• Apply Nigerian VAT Act, Customs & Excise duty regulations, and international best practices to resolve client challenges.
• Provide technical guidance on the interpretation and application of indirect tax legislation in advisory work, compliance reports, and responses to tax authorities.
• Act as a liaison with clients and tax authorities, ensuring timely filing of statutory indirect tax returns.
• Monitor changes in indirect tax laws, policy developments, and global trends, ensuring clients and internal teams stay informed of emerging regulatory requirements.

Client &  Business Development:

• Manage and develop relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Champion thought leadership initiatives and provide industry insights on VAT, Customs & Excise Duty, and other indirect tax matters.
• Drive business development efforts by identifying new service opportunities and supporting the firm’s strategic initiatives.
• Lead proposals and client pitches, contributing to the firm’s growth and revenue generation.

People & Practice Management:

• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.
• Ensure that client assignments are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and risk management standards.
• Oversee engagement economics, including managing budgets, billing, and cash collection. 

Qualifications & Experience

• AcBachelor’s Degree (minimum second-class upper division or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
• Professional certifications: Membership in ICAN, ACCA or CITN is mandatory.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in indirect tax, preferably in a Big 4 firm or professional services firm.
• Strong understanding of indirect tax principles, local and international VAT regulations, and Customs & Excise Duty laws.
• Proven ability to manage complex indirect tax projects, including compliance, advisory, controversy resolution, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex tax regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across all levels.
• Leadership capabilities, including the ability to manage teams and drive change in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in indirect tax compliance tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high professional standards.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a leading Big 4 professional services environment with exposure to multinational and high-profile clients.
• Opportunity to lead strategic projects and contribute to the firm’s thought leadership in indirect tax advisory.
• Strong career development prospects with access to training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

go to method of application »

Requisition ID: 1696384
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

The opportunity

• As a Regulatory Manager, you will be a part of our Tax Practice. 
• You will be part of a team who identifies planning opportunities to help clients fulfill compliance responsibilities, avoid penalties as well as minimize tax burdens.
• This position offers excellent opportunities for teaming, leadership, and career advancement to the right candidate.

Your key responsibilities

• As a manager, you will advise on multiple and challenging Regulatory and tax advisory engagements and to contribute to the delivery of innovative tax and regulatory planning ideas for our diverse clients.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (at least a second-class upper division)
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant regulatory compliance experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• Excellent managerial, organizational and written communication skills.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional services environment
• Mature, proactive, committed, highly motivated and driven team player

Skills and attributes for success:

• Support the business to identify and reach out to potential clients
• Undertake legal and regulatory research and assess and evaluate the impact of changes in applicable legislation and best international practices
• Suggesting practical and innovative solutions to clients and reaching relevant conclusions.
• Leading development of recommendations and solution implementation plans and using professional judgment in making informed decisions on complex issues.
• Identifying opportunities to sell refund and recovery services.
• Effectively applying indirect tax knowledge to situations affecting clients.
• Maintaining effective client relationships.
• Participating and assisting in reaching Client Service Teams' goals.
• Collaborating on business development initiatives in specific industries targeting practice growth
• Drafting tax alerts about changes to legislation and regulations or following policy statements or judgements
• Coordinate a program of training and capacity-building activities for the team covering all key areas of compliance and regulatory developments
• Identify, understand, and escalate clients’ compliance risk events/issues in a timely manner and focus on fixing the root causes of the issues. Monitor the implementation status of agreed-upon action points aimed at driving compliance.
• Manage clients’ compliance obligations.
• Support clients in regulatory compliance, including the timely preparation and submission of regulatory filings such as annual returns, or a timely response to regulatory circulars
• Support clients to obtain necessary licenses, liaise with regulators, and ensure policy updates.

What we look for:

• We're interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We're looking for people with a genuine passion for regulatory compliance skills and are inspired to help the world's leading multinational organizations meet complex tax and regulatory obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

go to method of application »

Requisition ID: 1697741

Job summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate to join our Transfer Pricing team.
• The ideal candidate should have a hands-on experience in preparing transfer pricing documentation, conducting benchmarking studies, completing transfer pricing returns and supporting with advisory and controversy projects.
• This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries and gain exposure to complex international tax issues.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the accurate filing of transfer pricing and Country-by-Country Reporting related obligations, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of transfer pricing documentation reports, including Master Files, Local Files, and review of Country-by-Country Reports in compliance with OECD guidelines and local regulations.
• Conduct economic and functional analyses to support transfer pricing positions.
• Perform benchmarking and comparability studies using databases and other research tools.
• Support the development and implementation of transfer pricing policies and strategies for clients.
• Assist in managing transfer pricing audits and controversy matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including tax, legal, and finance to ensure alignment on transfer pricing matters.
• Keep abreast of changes in transfer pricing regulations, tax laws and industry best practices.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal preparation and client presentations.
• Mentor graduate trainees and interns and support knowledge sharing within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or Economics or Law or a related field with a minimum of second class (upper division) or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in transfer pricing.
• Strong understanding of OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines and local transfer pricing regulations.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Salary
Competitive.