EYFR - Tax - Compliance & Reporting - Senior - Karachi

Our globally coordinated tax professionals deliver integrated services across all tax disciplines to help clients succeed in a rapidly evolving business environment. Combining deep expertise with advanced technology platforms, we support clients in navigating complex tax policies and regulations worldwide. Our teams leverage innovative tools to provide strategic and operational solutions that reduce risk and create sustainable value. The tax function encompasses six key service areas: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services, and People Advisory Services.

The ACR tax service line is composed of experienced professionals dedicated to providing efficient, high-quality tax resources to companies in the region. Our approach emphasizes quality, risk management, operational efficiency, and value creation through standardized processes, effective tools, and a strong network of local tax and accounting experts. In this role, you will deliver integrated tax compliance services, including statutory accounts preparation and tax accounting support, unlocking the full potential of the compliance function.

As part of the MENA team, you will lead a group responsible for delivering exceptional tax services across diverse industries. You will oversee service delivery, coordinate issue resolution, and manage contracts for large-scale projects. This includes managing and aligning the efforts of EY teams across the region to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Support client engagements by coordinating with clients and internal teams, managing deadlines, and tracking engagement economics.
- Assist clients with financial digital processes such as year-end closings, audit support, financial statements, tax compliance (corporate and VAT returns), general accounting, credit control, and internal optimization projects.
- Prepare management reports, budgeting, analytical bookkeeping, and conduct financial health and competitor analyses.
- Oversee day-to-day client engagement requirements, monitor progress and deliverables, implement standardized processes, identify and mitigate risks, resolve or escalate issues, and drive performance improvements.
- Lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams by fostering a positive learning culture and coaching junior members.
- Manage engagement economics and communicate significant issues, fees, and estimates to partners and clients.
- Ensure compliance with Tax Quality guidelines throughout service delivery.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation, or related fields.
- Advanced degree such as MBA, Master’s, or professional qualifications including CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably within a large professional services firm or similar environment.
- Extensive knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards and relevant tax rules, procedures, and guidelines.
- Practical experience with regulatory topics such as Prudential Reporting, Structural Reform, accounting and compliance innovations, or business audit skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience working with multinational clients and in multicultural environments.
- Familiarity with tax compliance, financial reporting, and ERP systems such as SAP.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to perform under challenging conditions.
- Demonstrated understanding and application of accounting concepts.
- Highly motivated with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic industry.
- Effective communicator and confident team player who collaborates across teams and is eager to grow professionally.

We offer a competitive compensation package that rewards performance and recognizes the value you bring. Additional benefits include continuous learning opportunities to develop skills for future challenges, flexible work arrangements to enable meaningful impact, transformative leadership coaching, and a diverse and inclusive culture that empowers you to use your voice and support others.

EY is committed to building a better working world by creating long-term value for clients, people, and society. Enabled by data and technology, our diverse teams in over 150 countries provide trusted assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find innovative solutions to today’s complex challenges.