Experienced Senior Accountant (Banking/Asset Management Tax)

About the role

EY's Financial Services International Tax and Transaction Services (ITTS) team, based in Hong Kong, advises large international banks and asset managers on tax matters. The team works with the EY network across APAC and globally, covering transaction support, tax advice on legislative changes, tax risk management and compliance. This is a senior accountant role focused on banking and asset management.

Key responsibilities

• Provide tax advice and support on a range of transactions and financial products
• Review clients' existing practices and help develop an industry-leading tax control framework
• Help clients build and maintain processes, procedures and documentation to manage tax risk across Asia-Pacific
• Work with EY member firms to track changes in tax legislation, regulations and practice, and communicate their impact to clients
• Coordinate with internal and external parties to deliver complex work on time
• Build client relationships and keep up to date with technical trends and authorities

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in accounting, taxation, economics, finance or law; an advanced degree in these fields is desirable
• 2 years of Hong Kong tax compliance or relevant tax advisory experience from a public accounting firm or financial industry
• Experience in banking or asset management is desirable but not essential
• Experience across multiple jurisdictions is an advantage
• Strong negotiation skills, team player with strong communication skills
• Organization and time management, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Required skills

• Strong tax technical skills (Hong Kong tax technical preferred but not required)
• Ability to sustain opinions and handle challenges

What we offer

• Competitive compensation linked to performance
• Medical and hospitalization benefits, group life and personal accident insurance, annual leave and Mandatory Provident Fund
• Support, coaching and feedback from colleagues
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career