PAS-Asiapac-Tax Analyst

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Tax Analyst – The primary role of a Tax Analyst is to analyze information to prepare accurate tax returns, adhere to tax compliance process and develop a collaborative relationship with EY colleagues.

As part of the core-tax mobility team you would work on Japan tax returns and related activities for the expatriates from various clients. You will receive a training from EY in the standard tools and processes for the Japan tax compliance before being assigned to the job. High quality, good tax-technical knowledge, efficiency and good communication skills are the key success factors in this role. The role requires constant interacting with the clients/expatriates in English language.

Our Business

Organizations are having to become much more adaptable to change as they face new workforce challenges as a result of globalization, changing demographics, emerging technology, innovation and regulatory demands.

We believe the People Agenda is at the heart of successful change. EY GDS People Advisory Services (PAS) help organizations to put humans at the centre of their transformation agenda enabling them to align culture and leadership to their purpose, develop necessary skillsets and mindsets, and build adaptability through continuous change and learning.

The opportunity

You’ll be at the heart of EY’s critical mission to build a better working world by applying your knowledge, skills and experience in assisting clients in meeting their business objectives. You will learn, grow and contribute – building new relationships and discovering the satisfaction that comes through producing high-quality, valued work and advice.

Working in the Integrated Mobility team at EY offers fantastic opportunities to develop client relationships early on in your career and to be involved in the day-to-day management of relationships and delivery of our services across a broad range of issues above and beyond tax compliance and advisory.

Your key responsibilities

• Good grasp of baseline tax technical issues and processes; an understanding of more complex technical issues
• Analysis of fiscal data and tax questionnaires.
• Preparation of tax returns for tax residents and non-residents in Japan.
• Preparation of tax equalization calculations and hypothetical taxes
• Have a good understanding of the mobility workflow, process and technology
• Develop client service and engagement skills
• Contribute to client satisfaction by providing timely and effective responses to client needs and concerns
• Deliver high quality work with efficiency
• Adherence to Quality and Risk Management processes
• Actively participate in learning events and apply the knowledge at work
• Develop tax research skills and be familiar with various research tools available and apply them to specific client needs
• Assist Seniors and Managers on special projects, as requested
• Contribute actively to creating a high performing team
• Demonstrate professionalism and poise in demeanor, attitude, communication, behavior and interaction with others

Skills and attributes for success

Familiarity with:

• Tax Reporting, Risk Assessment, Data Cleansing, Tax and Social Security regulations
• Tax Equalizations/Reconciliation Calculation
• Preparation, review, and sign off (based on client SOW) of country specific tax compliance forms.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree
• Any Certification course in excel and AI will be added advantage.
• Strong computer skills, including an intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in Building and Managing Relationships
• Experience in Maintaining Client Trust and Value
• Commercial Astuteness
• Experience in Communicating With Impact
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communications skills in business English
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on building high functioning team

What we look for

What is most important is that you are dedicated to working with your colleagues as member of a high-performing team. You will need to thrive in picking up new skills as you go, so natural curiosity and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you have got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across locations with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Your key Technical Competencies, Skills and Abilities

BEGINNER

You have attended a training session or bootcamp workshop on this topic and have the minimum level of experience that it takes to produce work of acceptable quality on a client engagement. You utilize the full range of reference and resource materials in this competency and your focus is learning and on the job experience.

EXPATRIATE TAX SERVICES COMPETENCIES

Roles

Technical knowledge, skills and abilities that are applicable to every role in this service offering

Staff

Competency

Definition (For proficiency definitions, please refer the 'Proficiencies' Sheet)

Tax return preparation,

Tax return preparation. Includes tax return preparation based on residency, complexity - simple, moderate, and complex, original and amended tax return. Also covers, any monthly tax return preparation/filing for applicable countries. For both home and host, taxpayer/spouse - as applicable, state, province, cantonal, etc.

Tax Equalisation/Reconciliation Calculation/ tax split

Tax Equalization Calculation - Includes calculations prepared based on assignment - long-term, short-term, commuter. Reconciliation calculations prepared for individuals on localization/one-way transfer. As well as tax protection calculations and tax split calculations.

Tax briefing

Schedule the tax briefing timely and prepares the briefing checklist.

Assets reporting

Preparation of assets reporting based on data provided by the taxpayer

Tax Cost Estimates - Analysis, Calculation, and Review

Analysis, calculation, and preparation of Tax cost estimate calculations. Tax cost projection - excel or web based .

Fund request

Prepares the National tax balance due, local Inhabitant tax and provisional tax due fund requests, tracks the notices received if EY is the tax representative.

Net pay calculation/ gross to net calculations

Calculation of net pay as per the assignment terms and company policy

Billing

Review the GBT’s and prepare the Invoices

Compliance related projects

Any ad hoc compliance related projects

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