Assistant Manager - Audit of Tax

About the role

EY's Tax Operate team provides corporate tax compliance, audit of tax and advisory services. As Assistant Manager (Audit of Tax), you will support the delivery of high-quality tax compliance and audit engagements, working closely with Managers and Senior Managers. You will apply your developing technical expertise to help clients manage their tax obligations, with exposure to tax accounting, audit of tax and advisory work, within a national team.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of tax audits in line with EY global audit methodology, processes and tools
• Prepare income tax computations, deferred tax calculations and tax returns
• Draft technical memoranda, reports and client deliverables for review by Managers and Senior Managers
• Supervise and review the work of juniors (seniors and trainees)
• Assist in identifying tax issues and researching them to support technical conclusions
• Liaise with audit teams to deliver audit procedures within agreed timelines
• Ensure accuracy and quality, escalating issues where appropriate
• Help with engagement management, including tracking progress against budgets and timelines
• Coach junior team members and contribute to internal initiatives and knowledge sharing

Required profile

• HDip (Tax) / MCom (Tax) / BCom Honours
• Approximately 4 years of relevant experience in a corporate tax environment
• Experience in tax compliance, tax accounting and/or audit of tax
• Strong technical foundation and ability to interpret tax legislation
• Good organisational and supervisory skills

Required skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proactive, organised and accountable, with emerging leadership skills

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package
• Continuous learning and defined career progression to Manager level
• Coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders
• An inclusive, collaborative culture