Tax Advisor - Ethiopia - International Tax & Transaction Services

This role is for a Tax Advisor specializing in International Tax & Transaction Services, operating within the firm's East Africa practice, with a key focus on providing Ethiopian tax advisory.

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. EY, has been in East Africa for over 87 years and with over 600 professionals, is today one of the largest professional services firms in the region.

Job Summary and Core Focus

Working closely with other experts who provide Ethiopian tax advisory in the practice, the suitable candidate should demonstrate the following qualities and focus areas:

• Be passionate and demonstrate a deep understanding of Ethiopian economic and business environment;
• Have deep economic and financial analytical skills;
• Be a creative thinker and solution focused;
• Be tech-savvy and excited about digital innovation; and
• Be insightful and pro-active in dealing with client needs and challenges.

Qualifications and Experience

Desired Candidate Profile

• A Bachelor’s degree in either Economics/Business/Finance or legal field with a minimum of upper second-class honours or its equivalent.
• Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CPA or CA) – if any (not mandatory).
• At least 3 years’ experience in business advisory with a legal or professional firm or working in the finance field in the industry.

Key Attributes

The successful candidate must possess the following attributes:

• Is self-driven, pro-active and focused;
• Takes responsibility for performing high quality work;
• Is exceptionally committed to team success; and
• Excellent communication and social skills.