Jobs at Ernst and Young

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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• As a Senior, you will be a professional member of our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team. 
• Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team consists of dedicated accounting advisory professionals based in Lagos Nigeria.
• We combine technical accounting skills in IFRS, practical experience in financial reporting as well as deep sector and regulatory knowledge.
• We have access to a global network of professionals with wide-ranging financial accounting standards knowledge.
• FAAS helps clients in determining, monitoring, and disclosing financial and non-financial insights.
• Our services cover a wide range of accounting and reporting, transaction accounting, treasury, and corporate governance services that allow businesses to meet changing market conditions, demands for greater transparency and changing regulatory requirements.
• We provide innovative support to inspire confidence while addressing reporting challenges that stem from the changing economic and regulatory environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage client opportunities, develop, and maintain trusted relationships with clients.
• Respond to client’s ongoing adhoc technical accounting queries.
• Manage and mentor junior engagement team members.
• Manage and support senior management of team in delivering services to the client on complex transactions.
• Manage engagements on new accounting standards (such as IFRS 17), financial reporting, transaction accounting, adhoc accounting advice and other related engagements.
• Write and review client reports based on analysis of fact patterns and other relevant information.
• Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments.
• Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client.
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training. Lead by example.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills. Maintain cooperative relationships with other engagement teams.
• Identify, manage, and participate in business development activities.
• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services.
• Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally.

Qualifications, background, and skills

• A degree in accounting or other related discipline
• Professional qualification: ICAN, ACCA or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 – 7years experience in accounting advisory or technical accounting within financial services such as banking and insurance industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards related to financial instruments (IAS 32, IFRS 9, & IFRS 7), Insurance contracts (IFRS 17) and other standards relevant to financial services clients (IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IFRS 3, IFRS 10).
• Demonstrate mastery of key concepts and principles related to process improvements, project management and change management; show an ability to apply these consistently in engagement settings
• Excellent written and communication skills, with proficiency in English.
• Proven ability to identify and pursue business opportunities whilst maintaining a solution mindset as well as drive and resilience to deliver in a pressured environment.
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership.