German Personal Income Tax Consultant

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

At EY GDS, 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 GDS become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

 

The Opportunity:

As part of the People Advisory Services core-tax mobility team you would work on German tax returns and related activities for the expatriates from various clients. You will receive robust training from EY in the German tax technical areas before being assigned to the job. High quality, good tax-technical knowledge, efficiency, and good communication skills are the key success factors for this role. The role requires constant interacting with the clients/expatriates and authorities in German, Hungarian and English language.

 

What we look for 

We’re interested in strong team players who are enthusiastic about global mobility and want to pursue career in the field. Suitable candidates are able to support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, also you have great analytical skills this role is for you.

 

Your key responsibilities 

• Analysis of fiscal data and tax questionnaires.
• Participating in tax briefings to advice expatriates on questions around the process of EY assistance as well as requirements they might have to full fill from a tax perspective and potential tax consequences in Germany (in German, English and/or Hungarian language).
• Preparation of tax returns for tax residents and non-residents in Germany and align with foreign EY offices on tax positions.
• Preparation of fiscal equalization calculations and hypothetical taxes in case the company requires it.
• Review of tax assessments / tax inquiries issued by the German tax authority.
• Participation in weekly calls with the Seniors and Managers in charge of the accounts.
• Keep the Senior in charge of the team informed of the progress of their work.
• Participation in technical trainings.
• Assisting team members with caseload as required 

 

Skills and attributes for success 

• Good analytical, numerical skills.
• Advanced students or graduates in Accounting, Business/Public Administration or Economics.
• C1 level of German language certification or equivalent proficiency, both written and verbal, is required in order to successfully execute the day to day work.
• Fluency in English and Hungarian language - both written and verbal.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Interest to interact with people from different culture and interdisciplinary backgrounds.
• Ability to work with remote team members and use technology effectively.
• Work-, result-, client- and team oriented and interested to learn.
• Consistently deliver quality work with high standards and exceptional client service.
• Responsible and communicative as well as self-organized and structured.
• Proficiency in MS Office. 
• Any experience of working with Germany personal income tax laws and/or with DATEV Income Tax software will be an added advantage.
• Prior work experience in a corporate environment is not a requirement but would be an advantage.

 What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. You will join a dynamic team of experienced and talented colleagues, and you become part of an ambitious team where quality, development and sustainable solutions are in focus.
• Robust onboarding training from EY in the related German tax technical areas followed by potential rotation opportunity to Germany to be trained on the job.
• 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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