Quality Assistant

Job description

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. 

 

Our organization helps companies in business across all industries to identify and capitalize on business opportunities. According to EY.com we are at over 230,000 people in 150+ countries. We offer our clients, which are small, medium-sized companies and international corporations, a broad array of services in audit, tax and advisory.

 

This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. This is what makes us different, and renders working here a unique, lifetime experience.

 

The opportunity

 

For our office situated in Diegem or Antwerp, we are looking for an Assistant for the Tax Quality (below called ‘TQ’) Department, which manages Quality and Risk matters for Belgium. EY is subject to various reviews internally and of outside regulators which further emphasize the critical role TQ plays in an organization like EY.

 

We will support you to “learn on the job” from more experienced professionals in our team, who take on a coaching and mentoring role. You will join a dynamic team, genuinely passionate about its work, within a leading global professional services firm.

 

Your key responsibilities

 

As a TQ assistant and a team member of the TQ team, your role will be:

 

·  To advise professionals on compliance issues related to internal client and engagement acceptance procedures in accordance to our internal policies and external regulations like (but not limited to) anti money laundering
·  To assist in the follow up of compliance activities and provide feedback on outstanding issues to the TQ team, eg: Company’s internal policies, procedures and tools
·  To follow up on reporting activities and internal audits
·  Proactively ensure and monitor ongoing compliance with regulations and their corrective actions in the Tax department
·  Assist in further embedding a Quality compliance culture within the business true communication and training programs (together with our learning team) to support and provide assistance on various Quality and risk management matters.
·  You will liaise with fee earners and personal assistants to ensure the compliance with our policies and procedures
·  Work with Firm Independence Team/ Legal team in Belgium and abroad to come to grips with regulatory environment and our policies;
·  Liaise and follow up all formalities related to our professional body ITAA
·  Think pro-actively and creatively about ways to enhance Quality and risk effectiveness in our Tax Department

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

·  You are eager to learn and you have a strong interest in Quality and Risk Management;
·  To qualify for the role you must have
·  You hold a professional bachelor of “business management – legal practice”-degree
·  You have a good spoken and written knowledge and communication skills of the following languages: Dutch, French and English
·  You are self-motivated, service-minded and flexible
·  You have the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team
·  You have a sense of organization and precision
·  You are stress-resistant
·  Professional experience is an advantage but not required
·  You consider yourself as being tool minded

 

What working at EY offers

 

·  Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
·  Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
·  The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
·  Type of contract: Permanent – Full time

 

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

 

It’s yours to build. Apply now.