APAC Tax - Desk - US Desk - Senior - Shanghai

Job description

As a US Tax Senior working with EY US GCR Desk team, you'll join an integrated global network of talented tax advisors working in a dynamic, fast-moving and commercially-driven environment. In your role, you'll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and identify and escalate opportunities for EY on existing engagements. You'll make a technical contribution to projects and deliver work of a high standard that complies with our Quality & Risk Management guidelines. As part of an engagement team, you'll help clients understand US tax compliance and address the tax implications of the transactions that are strategically important to them. You'll also be actively involved in the development of ideas to help clients mitigate transaction risk, enhance opportunity and negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

Provide a wide range of US Federal and state corporation and / or partnership income tax compliance and advisory services. Identify and address complex US domestic and international income tax issues

Build client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client business

Develop budgets, determine resource requirements, and direct / monitor engagements; proactively seek opportunities to provide tax services; challenge traditional procedures used in the past; and attempt to find new approaches

Develop and guide staff and other junior tax professionals by providing effective performance feedback and ensuring team responsibilities are consistent with skills and developmental goals

Build on technical competence by keeping up to date on trends, developments and technical authorities and apply them to moderately complex situations

Contribute to the overall success of the team by developing a thorough understanding of EY methodologies and tools to enhance service delivery

Requirements

US certification, e.g. Certified Public Accountant, State Bar License or Enrolled Agent

One to three years of relevant experience related to providing US Federal and state corporation / partnership income tax advisory and compliance services at a public accounting firm

Working knowledge of US corporation and / or partnership income tax concepts (e.g. US corporation and / or partnership Federal and state income tax and international tax)

Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral, in English and Chinese

Negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and handle challenges

Effective time management, ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines

Enthusiastic team player with ability to create, sustain and lead effective teams

Change orientated with flexible approach