Tax Associate – EY Kuwait Tax Graduate Program

Job description

Tax Associate – EY Tax Graduate Program

Location: Kuwait

The opportunity

Tax affects every aspect of our lives and laws are always changing. In your role you will help local and international businesses manage every element of their business’s tax and find better ways of doing tax while you progress towards becoming a tax advisor.

 

What we do for our clients?

 

Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. Learn more about our Tax services.

 

Know the rules: International tax laws are complex and getting caught out can be a costly mistake. We keep on top of the ever-changing rules so that our clients meet their obligations.

Integrate technology: From smart forecasting to automatic number-crunching, technology is having a big impact in the tax world. We help our clients find the tech that can give them an edge, then put it in place.

Boost profitability: Companies face many choices that affect how much tax they pay. Which legal structure is most efficient? What’s the best way to relocate and reward employees? We help clients choose well and maximize profitability. 

What is an EY graduate program?

If you’ve graduated from university, or will do soon, our Tax Graduate Program could be just the job for you. You’ll be part of a team working with interesting clients, while earning a salary. We’ll help you develop the things you’re naturally good at and learn new skills for your career, too.

Your key responsibilities

As a Tax Associate you will be working directly ontax reporting, compliance and planning alongside senior colleagues. You’ll spend your time on a diverse array of projects and clients in a highly collaborative culture. You will get to know our clients, their businesses and how they work to provide the right service.

Skills and attributes for success

·      Commercial acumen

·      Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines

·      Ability to adapt to changes

·      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·      Confidence to work effectively in a high-energy, fast-moving environment

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

 

·      Bachelor’s or Master’s degree: Accounting or Finance

-         Bachelor’s degree: completed within the past 18 months of applying to the graduate program

-         Master’s Programs/Master’s Degree: completed within the past 18 months with no relevant work experience for more than 6 months or students who started their Masters directly after completing their bachelor degree.

·      Available to start full-time job in September or October 2019

·      Kuwaiti nationals only will be considered

 

What we look for

We are most interested in people who are naturally curious and love to learn. You like to work with others and build relationships with both colleagues and clients. You are goal-oriented and implement business thinking with the ambition to develop and strive for providing good service. Furthermore, you are structured, have good analytical skills and of course a genuine interest in tax. In return, you can expect the support of great colleagues, and the industry-recognized training you’ll need to grow in your career. If you’re a fast learner with great organizational skills and a genuine interest in tax, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

 

·      Support, feedback and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry

·      Within your first year of joining EY, you’ll register and commence studying for a professional qualification that is relevant to your role in Tax. In line with our professional qualifications policy, we’ll support you in obtaining the professional qualification that is right for you.

·      Developed system of performance management and career development that enables you to have the freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

·      Opportunity to work in an international environment

 

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 90 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities.We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please complete the online application as soon as possible. Make sure to answer all questions.

Application Process

 

· Step 1: Apply

Make sure you apply early and do not forget to follow the instructions carefully and answer all questions to ensure your application is successful.

· Step 2: Test

After we review your application, you will receive invitation email from ‘EY Careers’ to complete the EY online tests. Approach the tests as you would approach any new challenge. It might be tough, but you can do it!

· Step 3: Attend

Once you have been shortlisted, you may be invited to attend a recruitment day or an interview. This is your opportunity to visit our office, speak with our people and ask questions about life and work at EY.

· Step 4: Receive

If you are great fit for EY, you will get an offer to join us and begin working for a great company (if we do say so ourselves). It’s time to celebrate.

Join us in building a better working world.

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