The opportunity
EY is looking for a Senior Tax Consultant to join our Global Compliance and Reporting (GCR) practice. In this role, you will support the management of day-to-day operations related to client engagements and contribute to the core Accounting & compliance functions.

Your Key Responsibilities
Assist in maintaining a portfolio of clients, prioritizing tasks, and managing multiple deadlines effectively.
Support the end-to-end tax audit process for clients, including liaising with auditors and clients, following up on audit issues, and managing correspondence with tax authorities.
Ensure clients' compliance with Zambian tax requirements, including Income Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax, Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE), and other statutory obligations.
Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality tax compliance services, ensuring client satisfaction.
Provide ongoing support to clients regarding day-to-day tax compliance and reporting queries.
Assist in the accurate preparation and submission of tax returns and statutory filings to the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA).
Stay informed about evolving Zambian tax laws, statutory instruments, and international tax trends.
Support the training and mentoring of junior staff on technical tax matters and best practices.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records in compliance with regulatory requirements and firm policies.

If you are a motivated professional with a passion for tax compliance and a desire to grow within a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

To qualify for the role, you must have

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field
Professional certification such as ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, or equivalent.
All academic qualifications must be ZAQA certified.
In-depth knowledge of the Zambian tax framework, including Income Tax Act, Property Transfer Tax Act, VAT Act, Transfer Pricing regulations, and other relevant statutes
Minimum of 3 years related work experience
Work experience in an ERP environment would be preferred

Ideally, you'll also have
Entrepreneurial - Being empowered to lead, being innovative and encouraged to take ownership to create a lasting impact.
Intellectually stimulating - Getting opportunities to work on challenging assignments with premier clients and learn from the best minds in the industry.
Digitally transforming - Being prepared to aid businesses become fit for the digital world through technology enabled innovation and alliances.
Pursuing passions beyond work - Encouraged to actively pursue passions beyond work.

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 we offer
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.

Here is what you need to do
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. By sending your up-to-date CV, Cover letter, and all professional and academic qualifications on or before 12th September 2025.

EY is an equal Opportunity employer