BTS QS - Kochi, India - EY

Description

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.

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.

An exciting opportunity to work in EY's Business Tax Advisory – Quantitative Services ("QS") group with a diverse team of highly successful tax specialists in Global Research and Development ("R&D") Tax Credit practice. You will support companies in claiming the research & development (R&D) business tax incentives provided in Germany and EU that were introduced to encourage companies in these countries to invest in innovation. As a GDS-QS team member, you will also be part of an exciting, rapidly growing, globally focused team of Poland-based tax professionals who support a suite of similar tax services across a variety of countries.

The opportunity

You will be working with a variety of clients at the forefront of technology, including some of the largest global corporations, to evaluate and prepare their R&D business tax incentive claims. You will work closely with senior and lead engineers of our clients across the relevant engineering sectors and will be responsible for analysing technological aspects of their R&D projects. You will play an active role in developing technical reports of clients' projects and taking part in extensive client communication. This role will require you to work in close collaboration within a team-based and consultancy environment. It will also require you to have strong technical knowledge, technical report writing skills, interpersonal and communication skills, and project management skills.

Your key responsibilities

• Acquire a broad knowledge of current technologies to identify opportunities for claiming R&D business tax incentives for client projects in fields such as software development, cyber security, wireless networks, data analytics, defense, robotics, and the Internet of Things
• Write technical project descriptions that detail the client's R&D activities and how they satisfy the requirements of the applicable business tax incentive
• In addition, there will be an opportunity for progression into a client-facing role in which you will interact with our clients' software engineers first-hand to discuss the latest technologies they are developing and analyze the scientific and technological aspects of their R&D projects
• For candidates with work experience, you may be invited to take on this role within months of joining us
• Connect with Client Subject Matter Experts ("SME") such as program managers, software development teams and engineers to discuss their latest projects in fields such as software development, cyber security, data analytics, defense, robotics, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas extraction, auto and machinery etc.
• From these discussions, work with the local country engagement manager to identify opportunities for claiming R&D business tax incentives
• Write technical project descriptions that detail the client's R&D activities and how they satisfy the requirements of the applicable business tax incentive

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

• University degree in an engineering field (Computer Science, Mechanical, IT, Chemical, Biotech)
• For Freshers: Though not required, 1-2 years of relevant work experience would be an asset
• For Lateral: 1-4 years of work experience in which you have encountered first-hand the technological challenges and engineering/programming issues faced by industry professionals
• Strong understanding of the latest technologies in engineering and/or computer science
• Excellent English communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  
  

Ideally, you'll also have

• Strong time management and task management skills and working with different engagement teams
• Ability to handle and manage multiple concurrent engagement timelines and stakeholders
  
  

What we look for

• We are looking for a candidate with excellent project management skills that is organized and detail oriented. This is an ideal opportunity for someone interested in the intersection of large-scale business transactions, technology and tax. If you are a critical thinker with a strong willingness to learn, this position is for you.

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