Job Openings at Ernst & Young (EY)

Ernst & Young (EY) is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Senior Officer, Global Compliance and Reporting (GCR)

Requisition ID: 1651565
Job Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• In EY Tax, you’ll have the opportunity to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world.
• You’ll get a unique glimpse deep inside a company’s business and become a trusted advisor, working collaboratively on a team that influences major business decisions.
• Demand has made this a rapidly growing area, and the relationships we build here translate into big business in other areas, making this a true priority. 

The opportunity

• As a senior in Tax, you will be a part of our Diversified Staff Group.
• Our Diversified Staff Group model is all about providing our people with the skills, information and knowledge to take on some of the biggest challenges in taxation.
• The vision of EY’s Diversified Staff Group (DSG) is to grow today’s tax professionals to be tomorrow’s leaders.
• You can expect a unique insight into our business, where you’ll build a network of relationships in an area that influences major business decisions every day.
• As the team continues to grow, so will you, and over time, you will become a well-rounded tax professional with broad experience in multiple areas of tax.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Your role as a Tax Senior will give you the opportunity to combine corporate tax work with structured and virtual learning.
• Our curriculum will build your career in tax; includes work experience in tax compliance, tax accrual reviews, tax provisions and tax planning.
• Our people work on key client issues in domestic corporate income taxation, with a focus on implementing tax strategies that align with the client's business objectives.

Skills and Attributes 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.

Requirements
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

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 tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax 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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2.) Manager, Regulatory Compliance

Requisition ID: 1592302
Job Location: Lagos

The Opportunity

• As a Regulatory Compliance Manager, 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, leadership, and career advancement to the right candidate.

Your Key Responsibilities

• As a manager, you will advise on multiple and challenging Regulatory advisory and compliance engagements and to contribute to the delivery of innovative solutions 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 8 years of relevant regulatory compliance experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• Excellent managerial, organizational and communication skills.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Supporting the business to identify and reach out to potential clients
• Undertaking legal and regulatory research and assess and evaluate the impact of changes in applicable legislation and best international practices
• Suggesting and implementing 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 compliance issues
• Identifying opportunities to sell regulatory advisory and compliance services
• Maintaining effective client relationships
• Developing and sustaining strategic relationships with industry stakeholders, including regulators to deliver on client projects
• Participating and assisting in reaching client service team goals
• Collaborating on business development initiatives in specific industries targeting practice growth
• Drafting regulatory alerts, thought leadership materials about changes to legislation and regulations or following policy statements or judgements
• Coordinating a program of training and capacity-building activities for the team covering all key areas of compliance and regulatory developments
• Identifying, understanding, and escalating clients’ compliance risk events/issues in a timely manner and focusing on fixing the root causes of the issues.
• Monitoring the implementation status of agreed-upon action points aimed at driving compliance
• Managing clients’ compliance obligations
• Supporting clients in regulatory compliance, including the timely preparation and submission of regulatory filings such as annual returns, or a timely response to regulatory circulars.

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.

Salary
Competitive.

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3.) Manager - Global Compliance and Reporting (GCR)

Requisition ID: 1593129
Job Location: Lagos

Role Overview

• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations, providing tax audit and controversy support services, and preparing various financial reports.
• This position encompasses a wide range of service offerings within the GCR Unit for Non-oil companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and submit tax returns in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Identify and mitigate tax-related risks, implementing robust controls and processes.
• Provide support in Tax Controversy matters, assisting clients in navigating disputes with tax authorities.
• Handle Income Tax Compliance, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to local and international tax laws.
• Manage Tax Accounting, Provisioning, and Reporting, ensuring accurate tax provisions and compliance with relevant standards.
• Manage Accounting Compliance & Reporting (ACR) processes, ensuring all compliance obligations are met.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting reports according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), include compilation of annual statutory reports in line with IFRS provisions.
• Oversee Payroll Operations, ensuring compliance with payroll tax regulations and timely submissions.
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, promoting a collaborative culture.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions across all service offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BSc/HND) in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field (minimum of 2.1/upper credit).
• 4 - 6 years of relevant experience in tax and accounting compliance & reporting, with a strong track record in a senior role.
• Professional or postgraduate qualifications (ICAN, ACCA, CITN, MBA) are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of local and international tax regulations and IFRS.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clientsand projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A knowledge of Oil and Gas is an Added advantage. 

Salary
Competitive.

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