Tax Associate (Global Mobility Tax) null

About EY Malaysia

Ernst & Young Global Limited, trade name EY, is a multinational professional services partnership headquartered in London, England. With a presence in over 150 countries, EY is one of the largest professional services networks in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms along with Deloitte, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Your role

As part of the EY People Advisory Services - Global Mobility Tax team, you will help EY clients manage their business issues relating to their global workforce by providing tax, immigration, and global mobility HR policy compliances and advisory services to their international assignees. 

You will focus on helping EY clients meet the complex tax obligations associated with their global mobility programs. Under the guidance of partners, managers, and senior associates, you will work with your engagement teams to deliver high-quality tax advisory and compliance services encompassing a variety of global mobility issues including compensation and benefits, tax, social security, and even immigration.

EY advisory services include tax technical analysis of global mobility arrangements, reviews of compensation and benefits, and development of global mobility policies whilst EY compliance services focus on the preparation of tax returns and other statutory reporting obligations. 

Your key responsibilities 

• You’ll make technical contributions to individual tax compliance engagements. 
• You’ll prepare personal income tax returns for clients from diverse and specialized industries. 
• You’ll help in identifying tax savings and risk-reducing opportunities for consideration and implementation 
• You’ll prepare estimated tax liabilities to assist clients in meeting their tax payment obligations. 
• You’ll communicate effectively with all stakeholders involved in the process for each engagement while ensuring the coordination of application submissions to the authorities is managed smoothly. 
• You’ll assist the Senior Associate(s) / Manager(s) in managing engagements by participating in business development initiatives, and building and maintaining good relationships with clients. 

Training, development & rotations

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience, where EY will empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through EY coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. 

Compensation & benefits

Aside from the salary, EY offers a lot of employee benefits such as health care & insurance, maternity & paternity leave, vacation & paid time off, sick leave, an employee assistance program, job training & tuition, and a diversity program. (source:glassdoor.com)

Career progression

EY promises you personalized career development where you can build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. EY Tech MBA, for instance, is offered in association with Hult International Business School and is the first-ever fully accredited corporate MBA that is available regardless of role or position and entirely for free to all EY employees in over 150 countries. (source:ey.com)

Work-life balance

The working hours at EY Malaysia can vary but regularly, the standard working hours are Monday to Friday, from 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM. It's true that you will lead a busy life when you choose to work at one of the Big 4, but with good time-management skills, work-life balance can be better. Besides, EY now is committed to being an inclusive employer and is happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by their FWA Policy.

Company culture

Most of the EY employees who left reviews online stated that this company is indeed a good place to work with a nice environment, friendly & helpful colleagues, and a decent community. 

About you

To be qualified for applying to this position, you must meet the requirements that EY is looking for:

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way, and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose-driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, and who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust. 
• At least an average distinction/ 2nd upper degree in accounting, commerce, human resource, business administration, legal, or other business-related fields 
• Currently in your final year or a fresh graduate 
• Individuals with post-graduate degrees and/or professional qualifications are encouraged to apply  
• Ideally, you’ll also have past relevant trainee/internship experiences 

Skills and attributes for success 

• A team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Proactive, dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical, and able to work under pressure 
• Good command of spoken and written English 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally 
• Strong leadership qualities and a good record of extra-curricular activities 
• Contribute to an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment 

How to apply

To apply to this position, simply click the button "Apply on employer site" on this page. We will direct you to EY's official link for this vacancy. Make sure that you have read all of the requirements mentioned above. Attach your CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts when submitting your application.