Manager - International Tax and Transaction Services

About the Opportunity

Join the dynamic team at EY where you will work alongside skilled professionals and prominent organisations, advising on complex tax issues related to high-profile international transactions. This role in our International Tax and Transaction Services division offers you the chance to develop your career within a supportive environment that values integrity, diversity, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams managing buy-side and sell-side transactions, restructures, and cross-border tax advisory engagements.
• Perform tax due diligence to identify risks and opportunities, and prepare thorough, insightful reporting and structuring documents.
• Advise clients on tax implications related to transaction structuring, financial modelling, and integration, ensuring alignment with commercial goals.
• Drive business growth through preparing presentations, engaging in client discussions, and demonstrating industry-specific tax expertise.
• Mentor less experienced team members to foster a high-performing, collaborative culture characterized by rigorous quality and risk standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive experience in tax consulting, particularly within top-tier firms or comparable environments, with a strong focus on international tax, transaction consulting, and due diligence.
• Significant corporate income tax compliance experience, especially for multinational organisations.
• Excellent communication skills capable of simplifying complex tax matters for diverse audiences.
• Proven project management capabilities overseeing budgets, timelines, deliverables, and team performance.
• A collaborative, innovative approach, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning and building relationships.
• A relevant tertiary qualification such as in Law, Accounting, or Finance is preferred, complemented by professional certifications like CPA.

What EY Offers

• Opportunities for tailored career development supported by future-oriented skill-building and global experience.
• Flexible working arrangements promoting work-life balance within a culture of trust and autonomy.
• Comprehensive benefits including wellness incentives, additional flex leave (8 weeks yearly), and inclusive family-friendly policies such as up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.
• An inclusive workplace that embraces diversity across age, nationality, abilities, culture, sexual orientation, and gender identity, with commitment to providing equitable recruitment experiences and confidential support if needed.

Additional Information

Preferred location is Auckland, though candidates based in Wellington or Christchurch with suitable qualifications are encouraged to apply. Employment screening will be conducted by EY or an authorized external provider.