Graduate Tax Trainee - Ernst & Young

As a Tax Trainee, you will work on various tax engagements in different industry sectors in which EY is acknowledged as a market leader, specifically in financial services, energy & utilities, oil & gas, mining & metals, telecommunications, industrial products, automotive, retail and consumer products, real estate, etc

Your Client Responsibilities

• Prepare various tax returns and supporting schedules and assist with the filing of the returns
• Prepare tax advice for clients and assist with the procurement of tax exemptions and waivers
• Liaise with the GRA on behalf of clients
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Comply with risk management procedures
• Build strong internal relationships within the business tax compliance team and across other service lines.

Your People Responsibilities

• Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to learn
• Work constructively with team

Qualifications

• First-degree holder from a recognised tertiary institution;
• Hold a Second Class Upper or better;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other language is a plus);
• Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• A student member or affiliate of the ICAG/ACCA OR a high motivation and drive to pursue a professional accountancy qualification. Membership of ICAG/ACCA is an advantage.

Skills

• Self-motivated, positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy
• Desire to exceed expectations
• Interest in the different fields of tax
• User-level IT (MS Office) knowledge

We offer you

Work with a bright, friendly, enthusiastic and energetic team

Develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with some of the most well-known companies as well as through our extensive learning and development programs

Receive a competitive intern remuneration package