PAS Tax AsiaPac - Japan - Assistant Manager

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. 

Role name and description

Assistant Manager – An Assistant Manager will spear head teams of Analysts and Seniors and be responsible for client service delivery for a geography, area or specialization. Reporting into a Manager or Senior Manager, they will assist the management team in developing and coaching team members as well as ensuring that resources are deployed effectively

The opportunity

When you join EY, you’ll be at the heart of EY’s critical mission to build a better working world by applying your knowledge, skills and experience in assisting clients in meeting their business objectives. You will learn, grow and contribute – building new relationships and discovering the satisfaction that comes through producing high-quality, valued work and advice.

Your key responsibilities

• Effectively communicate in Japanese language with the offshore teams and bridge the communication gap
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with the clients and internal colleagues
• Review and finalize simple to moderate tax returns
• Explore opportunities to bring more work to the GDS and to EY by consistently providing high quality work
• Supervise day to day operations and engagement milestones with little or no manager involvement
• Demonstrate leadership skills in developing the highest performing teams
• Help Senior Managers and Managers with advisory and ad-hoc projects
• Develop engagement and financial management skills
• Contribute process improvement ideas leading to higher quality service delivery to the client
• Identify opportunities to leverage information and resources across assignments and teams
• Quick learner, not afraid of challenges and delivery under tight deadline pressure and Affable with a ‘can do it’ attitude and team player
• Facilitate teaming and manage conflicts
• Motivate and inspire team members
• Spear head by example and be a role model
• Demonstrate leadership and executive presence
• Coach team members

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in tax technical knowledge
• Communicate effectively, being able to adapt communications to target audiences and interacting effectively in person, by phone and in writing
• Japanese Language certification preferred

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Postgraduates preferred

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Basic MS office knowledge

What we look for

We look for candidates with proven capabilities of leading a team. Working closely with clients of People Advisory Services within and outside EY

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• 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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