GCR Transformation - Tax Lead (Global Compliance & Reporting Group)

This role does not involve preparation of accounting records, bookkeeping, or tax returns.

Instead, the Global Compliance & Reporting – Transformation Lead creates the value through smarter delivery models, process design, and effective use of technology.

Responsibilities

• Compare team processes with worldwide best practices and propose practical improvements

Re‑design processes into clear, reusable steps and templates

Re‑design how knowledge is transferred within the team, reducing dependency on individuals and supporting onboarding

Assess business problems and understand what each tool is best suited for, as well as its limitations

Drive automation or transformation initiatives

Assess which improvements are scalable and which should remain local

Manage expectations of managers, teams, and internal stakeholders across functions

Requirements

Upper‑Intermediate level of English

Accounting or IT background

Prior experience in a group providing Accounting and Tax compliance services to Clients within a Big4 / Big10 firm, at a management level (delivery background required for context, not execution)

Prior experience leading or contributing to automation / transformation initiatives

Advanced MS Excel skills, familiarity with 1C / SAP, ability to learn new tools quickly

Structured, pragmatic, and reliable; comfortable working in a complex delivery environment

Demonstrated curiosity about automation and digital enablement

Ideally, you’ll also have

SAP posting experience

Broad understanding of accounting, tax, payroll, legal, customs, and transfer pricing processes

An IT background or exposure to Alteryx, Machine Learning, Python, RPA, and AI. The candidate is not expected to be a developer or technical specialist, but must be able to act as a translator between business / delivery teams and automation / technology specialists. This capability is essential to avoid inappropriate tool choices and over‑engineering.

Ability to manage diverse stakeholders, challenge existing approaches constructively, and balance delivery with improvement initiatives

What we offer

Work on transformation initiatives with clear, practical outcomes

Supportive leadership and environment where ideas are discussed openly, the right questions are encouraged, and direction is provided without limiting initiative or ownership.

Strong, collaborative, highly engaged accounting and tax compliance team

Access to a corporate online learning library and participation in company‑wide training programs

Ongoing knowledge exchange with EY professionals across the global network

A comfortable office located in a prestigious business area

Predictable working schedule, no dependency on accounting or tax compliance deadlines