SENIOR TAX CONSULTANT – EY. Building

VACANCY 

EY. Building a better working world.

Are you at your peak? You’re at the top of your game. Yet, it’s far from over. There are always new challenges, new goals, and new ways to make a difference.

Ernst & Young Botswana gives you the opportunity to extend your wealth of experience and your leadership skills. The firm’s client base includes insurance, construction, energy, telecommunications, financial services, wholesale and retail operators.

 SENIOR TAX CONSULTANT – INTERNATIONAL TAXATION

Job Summary

The Senior Tax Consultant – International Tax will play a pivotal role in advising multinational corporations on complex international tax matters, including transfer pricing. This position involves analyzing and structuring international transactions, as well as providing guidance and ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations.

The consultant will leverage extensive knowledge of international tax laws and practices to provide strategic guidance to clients, helping them navigate the complexities of global tax environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute international tax consulting projects, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.

• Analyze cross-border transactions and provide recommendations to optimize tax positions for clients, focusing on tax efficiency and risk management.

• Lead transfer pricing projects, including the development of transfer pricing policies, documentation, and compliance strategies to align with local and international regulations.

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business operations and develop customized international tax and transfer pricing strategies that align with their goals.

• Conduct thorough research on international tax and transfer pricing issues, staying updated on changes in tax legislation that may impact clients.

• Mentor and train junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

• Ensure adherence to the firm’s quality standards and best practices in international tax consulting and transfer pricing.

Qualifications

• A degree in Economics, Tax, Business, Banking, or Finance.

• Strong accounting background (available with certification).

• At least 2 years in an international tax advisory/consultancy capacity will be an added advantage.

• Professional interest in international tax matters and understanding of complex, multinational organizational structures.

• Exposure to data analytics or technology with advanced analytical skills.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and a strong aptitude for learning new applications.

• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a deadline-driven environment.

• A self-starter with strong critical-thinking, effective time management, and client/commercial awareness.