Senior Canada Tax

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

Role name and description

Tax Senior - To sum up, the Senior role provides a unique opportunity for tax professionals to pursue their career in leading, working and managing end-to-end process of tax lifecycle for large global corporate clients, which helps them to shape their career to be all round tax professional.
 

The opportunity

When you join EY GCR team, you will be at the heart of EYs critical mission to build a better working world by applying knowledge skills and experience in assisting clients in meeting their business Purpose.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop brief understanding of the client’s activities and compliances related to Canadian tax and tax accounting matters and make sure they are properly addressed.
• Global direct tax compliance – Assist in preparation of income tax returns such as T2, T1, T3 and T5013 along with other allied forms and workpapers for Canada jurisdictional income taxes with internal teams.
• Income Tax Provision – Prepare quarterly and annual tax provision for Canadian Compliance purposes. Work with EY country teams for sign-off and delivery to client.
• Forecasting – Prepare, review and manage taxes forecast and report to client and consult with EY country teams, where necessary.
• Tax Payments – Prepare and review estimated the tax payments and manage tax payment process.
• Tax account reconciliation – Prepare and review Tax account reconciliation, collect supporting documents and work with clients on reconciling items. Prepare and book rectification journal entries, where needed.
• Other Tax functions – Prepare and review other taxes entry package, return to provision entries, etc., and submit for review for client’s approval.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work and plan effectively with minimal direction in ambiguous situations
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on building high functioning teams
• Able to articulate/position complex/critical challenges, issues, etc.
• The ability to priorities when working on multiple complex projects
• Strong influencing skills, and the confidence to question existing processes
• Contributing to a positive team environment by demonstrating consistent commitment and optimism towards work challenges

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in accounting / MBA Finance
• Three to five years of experience in Canadian tax compliance, good knowledge and experience in income tax accounting, including a mixture of Big 4 and industry experience.
• Strong accounting skills with an interest to learn Canada and Non-Canada direct tax compliance.       
• Strong communication skills, Strong computer skills, including an intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Awareness of other taxes in the Canada
• Ability to read, interpret and apply the tax legislation

What we look for

We are looking for experienced tax professionals with genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the world’s most influential people.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and 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.

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