(Senior) Consultant - Tax Project Management

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Your new job | About your main responsibilities

Global Operations Outbound is our specialty practice that manages our Global Compliance & Reporting (GCR) outsourcing engagements, which amongst others, can include tax compliance, statutory reporting, tax accounting, bookkeeping and payrolling services. Global Operations Outbound provides end-to-end global compliance management across multiple countries and workstreams. We coordinate, communicate and escalate compliance issues on behalf of the client, prepare contracting and manage costs of compliance. Global Operations Outbound coordinates, tracks, aligns and harmonizes the different compliance streams. Working together with the client and different EY specialist teams, we identify process improvements and technology solutions to make the compliance processes more efficient and provide more insight into the client’s global tax position.

We manage the client’s global compliance footprint, keeping them informed, aware, and in control, while coordinating all service delivery efficiently. Services include:

• Setting up a global governance, communication, and reporting model with the client.
• Implementing supporting technology solutions, such as workflow tools and dashboards.
• Coordinating and monitoring compliance processes across countries, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Managing transitions, transformations, scope, and fee changes.
• Monitoring legislative changes, reporting compliance risks and opportunities, and resolving issues related to processes, communication, or technology.
• Liaising with client contacts and internal EY teams (Statutory Reporting, International Tax, Transfer Pricing, Indirect Taxes, Payroll) to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Preparing client updates, reports, and meetings, and supporting optimization of end-to-end compliance processes.
• Building and maintaining extensive internal and external networks to facilitate smooth compliance operations.

The Global Operations Outbound is based in the Netherlands (primarily Amsterdam office, alternated with working remotely) and is supported by a dedicated team in EY’s Global Delivery Services centre based in India. The main languages of the team are Netherlands and English.

Your office 
Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas: a bustling area full of companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe. 

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution 

• Background in finance or tax is required.
• Be comfortable working in a process driven finance, accounting, tax and compliance environment;
• Have strong English language capabilities – both written and verbal communication;
• Be comfortable in a client facing role – building client relationships though regular client contact;
• Have strong organizational skills – handling a variety of tasks simultaneously, the ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines;
• Be a team player – we need someone who is outgoing, has good communications skills, is committed and keen to build new relationships within EY’s GCR network;

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Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment 

• A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a solid pension plan for the future. In addition to your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development). . 

• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance. 

• 29 vacation days to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days. 

• At EY, we care about a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well-equipped home office. 

• The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad. 

• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones. 

• You’ll have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses. 

• Your well-being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That’s why you’ll have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions. 

• A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work. 

All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, and respect are central. We think it’s important that you can be yourself and fully develop into the best version of yourself. Curious about all our benefits? Click here.