Jobs at Ernst and Young

Requisition ID: 1696410

The Opportunity

• As a Regulatory Compliance Associate, you will be a part of our Regulatory and Company Secretarial team. 
• You will be part of a team who identifies planning opportunities to help clients fulfill compliance responsibilities, avoid penalties as well as minimize compliance burdens.
• This position offers excellent opportunities for teaming, learning, and career growth to the right candidate.

Role Summary

• As an Associate, you will support the delivery of company secretarial, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance services to clients, ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory frameworks and internal quality standards.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist in company secretarial, regulatory compliance and governance support, including:
  • Preparation of board and shareholder meeting documentation
  • Maintenance of statutory registers and corporate records on clients’ behalf
  • Filing of relevant periodic returns with relevant regulatory bodies
• Support regulatory filings with relevant authorities (e.g., CAC, FRCN, NIPC, NRS, IID, SEC)
• Conduct regulatory research and support the development of client-ready materials
• Assist in preparing and updating compliance calendars and trackers
• Support the execution of corporate actions on clients’ behalf,
• Maintain accurate client documentation and engagement files
• Provide administrative and operational support to engagement leads.

To Qualify for the Role, you must have:

• LL.B and B.L (with a minimum of 2nd Class/Upper Division)
• Minimum of 3 years relevant regulatory compliance experience or equivalent experience
• Excellent research skills, with an ability to write persuasive reports. 

The ideal candidate should have the ability to:

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

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 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.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Strong attention to detail
• Foundational understanding of corporate governance and compliance frameworks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good drafting and documentation skills
• Strong learning agility and teamwork
• Good interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to network.

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Requisition ID: 1684356

The Opportunity

• As part of the People Advisory Services (PAS) team, you will be instrumental in the design and delivery of our business strategy that impacts people.
• You will participate at all levels and take responsibility for your own work, so that you can work independently.
• Along with this, from the beginning you will have a unique career opportunity, which will place you in the perfect place so that you can focus on your development and at the same time, work on a wide variety of projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Leading successful projects – demonstrating technical excellence and a business-based approach to solving complex challenges
• Generate revenue by identifying opportunities for follow-up engagements and forging long-lasting relationships with customers; identify potential risks and opportunities to improve processes and acquire new business; Assist in client acquisition activities by preparing proposals and conducting presentations
• Directing project workflows from planning to implementation - managing project resources and budgets effectively, while overseeing multiple engagements
• Influence customers and stakeholders to gain their support regarding important change decisions and/or initiatives
• Manage, train and develop professionals at more junior levels, with a focus on technical and customer service skills to boost their careers.

To be successful in the position it is necessary to:

• Graduate in Commercial Engineering, Law or related career
• 5 years or more of experience in the area of global migration in one of the Big 4, a specialized consulting firm or in a company occupying a related position in large-scale projects
• Knowledge of tax processing systems and legal regulations
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, being able to confidently persuade colleagues and clients of all levels
• English at least intermediate level.

Ideally, it is also important:

• Knowledge of broader topics of global mobility and Postgraduate or specialization in People Management
• Global mindset and knowledge of local and other countries' migration issues.

Skills and attributes to achieve success:

• Teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure
• Customer Orientation
• Adequate interpersonal relationships
• Adequate oral and written communication skills
• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Planning and organization
• Team Leadership
• Business Skills.

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Requisition ID: 1696384

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.

Salary
Competitive.

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The opportunity

• EY’s People Advisory Services (PAS) team is currently looking for an experienced immigration consultant, to support our Immigration 
• Compliance and Advisory team in Nigeria, as an Experienced Associate (EA). The EA would provide support on various client engagements and develop transferable skills within the PAS Immigration team, through 

effective training and capacity building initiatives.

Expectations / Key Responsibilities

• Provide adequate support on multiple client engagements
• Good analytical, project management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills Identify issues, propose solutions, address clients’ needs and execute deliverables as assigned
• Work with minimal to zero supervision
• Demonstrate teamwork, good interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Participate in commercial research and marketing efforts
• Stay up to date on topical immigration matters and contribute to thought leadership and training initiatives
• Demonstrate good communication skills in terms of business writing, presentation, and public speaking engagements 
• Demonstrate fast learning and adaptation skills
• Good use of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint tools

Qualification for the role

• Minimum qualification is Second Class Upper in a Social Science Course
• Keen interest and good knowledge of relevant immigration regulations and laws guiding the mobility, employment and residence of foreign nationals in Nigeria.

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Job Overview

• The manager will work and coordinate teams of professional staff on various international tax projects.
• In addition, the candidate will be involved in managing operations relating to projects, ensuring assignments are completed in line with the Firm’s criteria around quality & risk management, engagement economics and cash collection.

 
Job Description

• Lead teams to provide various international tax services ranging from cross cross-border tax advisory, tax restructuring services, tax due diligence services and regulatory services such as, processing of National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) and Pioneer Status Incentive approvals.
• Apply sound knowledge and understanding of the local tax laws, double tax treaties and international tax laws in projects.
• Manage relationships with clients, regulators, and other external parties.
• Adopt quality project management strategies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.
• Monitor project progress, manage resources, and escalate any challenges that arise to ensure successful project outcomes to leadership.
• Stay updated on changes in local and international tax laws and regulations and communicate the implications to clients.
• Supervise, coach and invest in training and development of younger team members.

 
Requirements

• A degree from an accredited tertiary institution in any discipline with a minimum of second class (upper division) or its equivalent.
• Membership of a professional body is a mandatory requirement – ICAN/ACCA and CITN.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in international tax services preferably in a multinational corporation or professional services firm.
• Strong understanding of local and international tax laws, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex international tax projects.
• Strong project management skills, ensuring timely, efficient and quality delivery of projects.
• Excellent operations management skills ensuring compliance with the firm’s risk management, management of resources and timely cash collection.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex tax issues and identify practical solutions to address challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office application (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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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.

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

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

• 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.

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Skills and Tttributes for Success

• Contribute to client satisfaction by providing clients with quality, timely and responsive services and work products.
• Demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts.
• Discuss moderately complex tax issues with the engagement team and client management.
• Keep informed of current tax developments and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations. Thoroughly and accurately analyze information.
• Prepare practical and effective approaches to the client's tax situation and arrive at appropriate conclusions.
• Preparing corporate tax returns
• Auditing tax provisions
• Share tax planning ideas with others.
• Participate in and contribute to achieving team goals.
• Assist in the development of recommendations and implementation plans and assist in making quality decisions in complex areas.

To Qualify for the Role You Must Have

• Either:
  • A bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Either: Attained or close to qualifying for an accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) or Completed or enrolled in a Masters of Taxation program
• Exceptional PC proficiency including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• The ability to manage time spent against budget and work alongside team members to ensure the timely completion of exceptional client service
• Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills

Ideally, You’ll also Have

• A passionate interest in developing tax knowledge
• A desire to work in an environment with learning opportunities on a daily basis

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Role Summary

As a Senior Associate under the supervision of your Manager, you will deliver end-to-end company secretarial and regulatory compliance support to clients, with responsibility for execution, client interaction, and quality assurance.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage company secretarial and regulatory engagements for a portfolio of clients
• Proactively identify regulatory risks to engagement manager, and provide strategic advisory support on regulatory compliance to minimize client liability
• Prepare and review:
  • Board and shareholder documentation; AGM documents
  • Governance and compliance deliverables
• Act as point of contact and advise clients on:
  • Regulatory requirements and compliance obligations
  • Corporate actions and governance processes
• Coordinate and oversee regulatory filings with relevant authorities
• Develop and maintain client compliance calendars and trackers
• Support complex engagements such as:
  • Liaise directly with clients on day-to-day governance and compliance matters
  • Supervise and review work performed by Associates
• Support preparation of proposals, presentations, and client deliverables as part of business development.
• Collaborate on business development initiatives in specific industries targeting practice growth
• Assist Manager in driving business development, including proposal development and research
• Identifying, understanding, and escalating clients’ compliance risk events/issues to Engagement Manager in a timely manner and focusing on fixing the root causes of the issues.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory environments
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements effectively
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Ability to network and maintain strong client relationships

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have:

• LL.B and B.L (with a minimum of 2nd Class/Upper Division)
• Minimum of 5 years relevant regulatory compliance experience or equivalent expertise
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an ability to communicate effectively
• Proven track record of handling regulatory compliance and governance issues

The Ideal Candidate Should Have the Ability to

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

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Job overview

• The senior manager will lead teams of professional staff on various international tax projects.
• The candidate will be actively involved in business development activities for the unit and the Firm.
• In addition, the candidate will be involved in managing and monitoring operations relating to projects, ensuring assignments are completed in line with the firm’s criteria around quality & risk management, engagement economics and cash collection.

Job description

• Must possess a sound knowledge and understanding of the local and international tax laws, double tax treaties, and must be able to demonstrate the application of these on projects.
• Lead teams and provide technical advice to various clients on a broad range of topics, ranging from cross-border tax advisory, tax restructuring services, tax due diligence services to regulatory services, such as processing of National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) and Pioneer Status Incentive (PSI) approvals.
• Actively drive business development by identifying opportunities for new services and managing marketing initiatives to expand existing client relationships across the Firm.
• Manage relationships with clients, regulators, and other external parties, acting as a liaison with clients’ project team and the relevant government/regulatory authorities – tax authorities, NOTAP, and Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission.
• Provide insights on tax subject matters and champion thought leadership.
• Adopt quality project management strategies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery within the team.
• Monitor project progress, manage resources, and address any challenges that may arise, to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Stay updated on changes in local and international tax laws and regulations, and communicate implications to the Firm and clients’ businesses.
• Supervise, coach, train and develop younger team members.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, to ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and in line with the firm’s criteria around quality & risk management and engagement economics.

Requirements

• A degree from an accredited tertiary institution in any discipline with a minimum of second class (upper division) or its equivalent.
• Membership of a professional body is a mandatory requirement – ICAN/ACCA and CITN.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in international tax services preferably in a multinational corporation or professional services firm.
• Strong understanding of local and international tax laws, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent business development skills driving growth.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex international tax projects.
• Strong project management skills, ensuring timely, efficient and quality delivery of projects.
• Excellent operations management skills ensuring compliance with the firm’s risk management, management of resources and timely cash collection.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex tax issues and identify practical solutions to address challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to lead a team, influence others, and drive change in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office application (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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Your Key Responsibilities

• Leading successful projects – demonstrating technical excellence and a business-based approach to solving complex challenges
• Generate revenue by identifying opportunities for follow-up engagements and forging long-lasting relationships with customers; identify potential risks and opportunities to improve processes and acquire new business; Assist in client acquisition activities by preparing proposals and conducting presentations
• Directing project workflows from planning to implementation - managing project resources and budgets effectively, while overseeing multiple engagements
• Influence customers and stakeholders to gain their support regarding important change decisions and/or initiatives
• Manage, train and develop professionals at more junior levels, with a focus on technical and customer service skills to boost their careers

Skills and attributes to achieve success

• Teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure
• Customer Orientation
• Adequate interpersonal relationships
• Adequate oral and written communication skills
• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Planning and organization
• Team Leadership
• Business Skills

To be successful in the position it is necessary to

• Graduate in Commercial Engineering, Law or related career
• 5 years or more of experience in the area of global migration in one of the Big 4, a specialized consulting firm or in a company occupying a related position in large-scale projects
• Knowledge of tax processing systems and legal regulations
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, being able to confidently persuade colleagues and clients of all levels
• English at least intermediate level

Ideally, it is also important

• Knowledge of broader topics of global mobility and Postgraduate or specialization in People Management
• Global mindset and knowledge of local and other countries' migration issues