Join our fast-growing Asia-Pacific Global Operations team as a Senior Associate, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where you will have the opportunity to work on EY’s largest multi-country client engagements.
Your key responsibilities
As a Senior Associate in the Asia-Pacific Global Operations team, you will be managing a portfolio of clients where you will be supporting the indirect tax process owners, including
- Act as single point of contact towards our client’s tax manager or director in Asia-Pacific and report to the responsible manager / senior manager / director / partner in EY
- Support the client serving team and manage the relationship with other teams / offices involved in supporting this client
- Set-up and drive standard processes and monitor global metrics
- Oversee day-to-day operations, manage financials and coordinate services
- Review progress of operational and continuous improvement targets
- Review end-to-end process improvement suggestions; integrate and track agreed-upon process changes
- Report service performance and escalation status; develop corrective action plans
- Conduct monthly update calls and meetings
- Identify issues and opportunities to continuously improve the indirect tax compliance processes
- Supervise, coach and lead junior team members
- Broaden the relationship network with existing clients and participate in commercial initiatives together with manager / senior manager / director / partners
- Proactively communicate and collaborate with other sub-service lines and identify and facilitate cross-selling opportunities
- Propose improvement possibilities to raise effectiveness and efficiency of the work processes
In addition, you will get a chance to work on one or more strategic initiatives we define in terms of :
Go to market : position new services, marketing of existing services, etc.Skills and attributes for success
Dynamic, innovative & problem resolution focus with strong communication skills, both written and verbalTeam player with project management capabilitiesHighly motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a teamA desire to learn and develop into the roleAbility to plan and prioritize workTo qualify for the role you must have
Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in tax, either in industry or with other service providersBasic understanding of other compliance activities such as indirect tax, statutory accounting and corporate tax complianceBasic understanding of IT / ERP systems and indirect tax reporting solutionsIdeally, you’ll also have
Fluent in English – written and spoken. Any additional language is an assetExcellent communication across cultures and within a virtual working environmentAt EY, we are committed to being an inclusive employer and offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
What working at EY offers
Continuous learning : You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes nextSuccess as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your wayTransformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needsDiverse and inclusive culture : You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirsEY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to building a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
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