The opportunity
The Indirect Tax Global Trade practice in Switzerland is part of a strong network of trade and tax professionals across the world. You will work side by side with strategic consultants, tax experts, customs lawyers, accountants, data scientists and system professionals daily. You will obtain a wide range of experience in Customs and international trade within a variety of diverse markets and industries.
Our Indirect Tax Global Trade practice helps multinational corporations address challenges and develop solutions with respect to Customs regulation and agreements, sustainability regulations, indirect tax aspects of business with a focus on supply chains and tax operating models.
We have a great opportunity in this practice for highly motivated, ambitious, and hard‑working professionals to join us as a Consultant/Senior Consultant or, depending on experience, in suitable positions, in our EY Switzerland offices (Zurich or Geneva).
Your key responsibilities
* Manage local and global engagements, including working in cross‑functional teams (VAT, Transfer Pricing, Consulting, Sustainability and Green taxes) and other global EY member firms.
* Support with the Design and Implementation of different (tax) operating models with a focus on indirect tax and customs regulations, especially where cross‑border good movement is involved.
* Customs advisory support across different functional areas such as customs valuation, classification, origin, processes and documentation.
* Support on trade compliance review and audits.
* Trade automation and analytics project coordination and working with offshore EY Global Trade Center of Excellence.
* Developing work propositions, including business development initiatives.
* Participate in cross‑functional trainings and contribute to the knowledge sharing within the Swiss and global firm.
* Achieve your professional ambitions within a young and energetic team and develop your technical skills as well as benefit from continuous in‑house training and a global experts’ network.
* Continuously increase the reputation and trust of the firm through your participation in seminars, presentations, and publications.
Skills and attributes for success
* A recognised diploma in Law and/or Economics, preferably obtained from an EU or Swiss university or equivalent foreign diploma. Certified Tax Expert recognition (completed/ongoing) and/or an additional qualification in customs or international trade laws are a plus.
* First experience in Tax or Customs Advisory/Compliance coupled with a genuine interest in Global Trade, Customs, Indirect taxes and sustainability regulations.
* Excellent level of English is mandatory; German, French, Italian or other languages are additional assets.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint as well as a basic AI/prompting understanding are a necessity, understanding of data analytics principles, Power BI and other software are an advantage.
* A humble, autonomous, organised, positive, solution‑oriented, sociable and flexible personality who favours teamwork.
* Endowed with excellent interpersonal skills, you combine analysis and synthesis, rigor and method, and possess a solid deadline management.
* Additional skills and interests in specific business areas such as technology, business architecture, specific sector knowledge (e.g., Life Sciences, Consumer Products, Medical Devices) are warmly welcomed.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll support you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
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Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability‑related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
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