Senior Consultant or Manager - Tax Controversy

Senior Consultant or Manager – Tax Controversy

Mā te kahukura ka rere te manu I With wings a bird will fly

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart.

We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world.

Kei a koe te mana I The choice is yours         

We are looking for a Senior Consultant or Manager to join our Tax Controversy team. We provide an end-to-end Tax Controversy service to clients across a variety of industries.

In this role, you will advise clients on a broad range of tax matters with a focus on the technical and tactical management of Inland Revenue reviews and engagement. You will also have the chance to shape and drive your career through our comprehensive development programs to help you be the best version of yourself, both inside and outside of work. To the right candidate, this position offers excellent opportunities for teaming, leadership and career advancement.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Advise a range of clients, from large corporates to high-net-worth individuals, contributing to the development and implementation of tax strategies and solutions for client.
• Research a range of tax matters including tax administration and international tax matters.
• Get involved in dispute resolution processes and help clients respond to requests for information in the context of Inland Revenue reviews and audits.
• Draft various documents including objections, private binding ruling requests, requests for amended assessments and submissions in relation to penalties.
• Collaborate with partners and staff across different geographies to maintain connectivity and visibility.

Ō Pūmanawa I What we’re looking for

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

• Law degree and 3+ years' PQE, or relevant bachelor's degree with equivalent experience involving written interpretative analysis.
• Strong tax technical and legal research skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a number of different clients and internal stakeholders on multiple deadlines

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in tax advisory or tax controversy in a Big 4 firm, law firm or similar environment
• Problem solving abilities and a focus on solutions
• Willingness to learn and become involved in a range of different types of work

Our roles can be adjusted to work flexibly with the potential of reduced hours to balance your time between the home and office. Please speak with us about potential options.

Kuhu mai ki a EY I Come, be a part of EY

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
• Discover how, when and where you can work at ey.com/nz/flexibility
• Learn about our commitment to DE&I at ey.com/nz/diversity-inclusiveness
• Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at ey.com/nz/benefits
• We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Apply now… we’re over 1,000 perspectives in Aotearoa New Zealand and we’re ready to welcome yours.

 Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging— where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Whāia te iti kahurangi I The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.