Requisition ID - 1505384

Consultant – Tax – Private Equity / Transaction Tax
 

The opportunity

EY is looking for Consultant in the Transaction Tax team who will advise companies and private equity investors on all tax aspects of their transactions. They assist clients with structuring transaction tax efficiently and undertake tax due-diligence reviews of potential targets. They also advise companies and promoters on restructuring their corporate structure, in order to achieve tax and regulatory efficiencies as well as achieve business objectives including succession planning.

Key Responsibilities
1.  Fund Structure Conceptualization and Implementation:
   - Developed fund structures such as FPI, FVCI, AIF, and FDI to align with client objectives.
   - Assisted in the seamless implementation of fund structures to meet client requirements effectively.
2.  Jurisdiction Evaluation and Recommendations:
   - Conducted thorough assessments of various jurisdictions for fund setup.
   - Recommended the most tax-efficient jurisdiction to the clients based on comprehensive evaluations.
3.  Due Diligence and Tax Exposure Assessment:
   - Conducted due diligence of target entities, identifying and highlighting tax exposures to clients.
4.  Deal Document Review and Analysis:
   - Reviewed and analysed deal documents such as term sheets, SPA, SSA, and seller’s reps & warranties.
5.  Permanent Establishment and Place of Effective Management (PE and PoEM) Analysis:
   - Provided opinions on various types of Permanent Establishment (Fixed Place, Service, Agency) and PoEM constitution.
   - Suggested strategies to mitigate associated risks effectively

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously & Attention to detail
• Positive attitude and responsible and ability to handle pressure
• Willingness to travel locally and outside city for work

To qualify for the role you must have
• Chattered Accountant with  0-1 years of post qualification experience
• Preferred Tax experience either during internship or post qualification

Ideally you’ll also have
• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation
skills.
• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client) 
• Strong leadership skills and supervisory responsibility.

What we look for
 

People with the ability to work in a collaborative way to provide services across multiple client departments while adhering to commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions.

What working at EY offers
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.