Tax Auditor - Uganda

Who We Are:

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As a global leader in assurance, tax, consulting, transactions and strategy, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to shape the world with confidence. This starts with a culture that believes in giving our people the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity: 

We are looking for Tax Auditors to join the Tax Audit Support team in our Assurance Service Line. As a member of the Tax Audit Support team, you'll make a technical contribution to audit engagements by focusing on auditing tax areas. You'll actively establish internal and external relationships and identify and escalate potential business opportunities for the Firm. With a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, you'll escalate issues as appropriate. You'll ensure that the work delivered to clients and audit teams is of high quality and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of the audit client’s business.
• Interact with clients to collect data/information required for preparation of tax audit working papers.
• Support the planning, execution and delivery of the tax aspects on audit engagements.
• Clearly and accurately document the execution of tax audit procedures in line with the EY Global Audit Methodology.
• Recognize and communicate potential tax issues.

To qualify for the role, you should have:

• First Class or Second Class - Upper bachelor’s degree in: Accounting, Finance, any other Business-related field, Statistics, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics), Law or Computer Science.
• Full or part professional qualification (CPA, ACCA or any other recognised qualification) is an added advantage.
• Experience in external or internal audit is an added advantage.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Willingness to foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment.
• High level of integrity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Proactive with a positive attitude.
• Able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate individuals with the following attributes:

• An agile, growth-oriented mindset: What you know matters, but the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We are looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with the rapidly changing world.
• Curiosity and purpose driven mind: We are looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that shape the future.
• Inclusivity: We are looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusivity to build safety and trust. 

What is in it for you:

• Acceleration of your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.

• Broadening of horizons by working in highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborating with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• The opportunity to bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Development of personal purpose which will help create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients, and society, shaping the world with confidence, together.
• Opportunity to learn businesses in multiple sectors and geographies.

What you are required to do:

You are required to upload the following to our online recruitment system:

• Updated CV
• University degree
• O-level certificate or its equivalent
• A-level certificate or its equivalent
• Any other relevant professional qualifications.   

The deadline for applying is 03 May 2026.

What you can expect:

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please check your email regularly for updates.
• Only applications submitted via our online recruitment system will be considered. 

The exceptional EY experience. It is yours to build.

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