People Advisory Services (PAS) - Staff Assistant

Job purpose:

As a People Advisory Services (PAS) Staff Assistant, you will support the team in delivering employment tax, payroll, immigration and people-related compliance services to clients. This entry-level role is suitable for a fresh graduate who is eager to learn, develop technical skills and contribute to client service delivery under the guidance of experienced professionals.

Your client responsibilities:

Global Mobility and Immigration

• Assist the team with expatriate and employee mobility assignments.
• Assist in preparing and collating documents for work permits, residence permits, visas and other immigration-related applications.
• Conduct basic research on immigration requirements and maintain records of application progress.
• Support communication and coordination with clients, regulators and internal teams, as required.

Employment Tax and Payroll Advisory

• Assist with payroll-related reviews and basic employment tax compliance tasks.
• Support the preparation of PAYE, pension, employee benefits and expatriate tax deliverables.
• Help gather and review client information for employment tax health checks and compliance reviews.
• Assist with tax audit support and engagements involving employment-related taxes.
• Support the preparation and filing of annual personal income tax returns for individuals.

Advisory

• Support research on workforce-related tax matters, including employment, compensation, benefits and mobility.
• Assist in preparing draft client communications, technical notes and simple analyses for review by senior team members.
• Conduct research on tax, pension, immigration and related regulatory developments affecting clients.

Compliance and Regulatory Advisory

• Monitor updates in tax, pension and immigration legislation under supervision.
• Assist in preparing client alerts, technical updates and advisory memoranda.
• Support clients and engagement teams in meeting statutory and regulatory obligations relating to employees.

Your People Responsibilities:

· Display a positive attitude to work and demonstrate a strong willingness to learn.

· Work constructively with team members and contribute to a collaborative work environment.

· Live EY values and comply with applicable rules, policies and regulations.

Qualifications and experience

• A first degree from a recognised tertiary institution in Human Resource Management ,Business Administration, Law or related field.
• No prior full-time work PAS experience is required. However, internship, national service or volunteer experience in tax, payroll, HR, immigration or advisory services will be an added advantage.
• A basic understanding of labour, immigration, pension, tax or employment-related regulations will be an added advantage.

Skills:

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with clients and team members.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to learn quickly, take feedback positively and work effectively as part of a team.

We offer you:

You will work with a bright, friendly, enthusiastic and energetic team while developing your personal, technical and business skills. You will gain exposure to challenging projects, leading organisations and structured learning and development opportunities. You will also receive a competitive remuneration package and may have the opportunity to support company secretarial work, where assigned, by assisting companies with relevant statutory obligations, including filings with the Registrar of Companies.

Who we are:

At EY, we support you in achieving your unique potential both personally and professionally. We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated, working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming with some of the world's most successful companies. And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career, we support you in your professional development in every way we can. You enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you, in your business and personal lives. At EY you can be who you are and express your point of view with energy and enthusiasm, wherever you are in the world. It's how you make a difference.

Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner of clients for their tax-related needs.

EY has competencies in business tax, international tax, transaction tax and tax-related issues associated with people, compliance and reporting and law. As a tax professional at EY, you'll work in a high-performing and inclusive environment that offers you great opportunities to develop an interesting and fulfilling career, wherever you are in the world. You will work in multidisciplinary teams to handle complex issues and resolve challenges for leading companies. We'll support you in your professional development, so you achieve your potential.