Senior Consultant - Fund Tax Reporting Services (Zurich)

The role of Senior Consultant - Fund Tax Reporting Services at EY in Zurich involves working within the Europe West Financial Services Tax (EW FS Tax) team. This team advises leading Swiss and international asset managers, fund houses, and financial institutions on a wide range of taxation matters. The Senior Consultant will focus on the full spectrum of taxation, particularly in the context of fund tax reporting. The main day-to-day responsibilities include preparing and reviewing Swiss income tax figures for investment funds, coordinating with various stakeholders to obtain and validate data, and managing the end-to-end reporting process. This involves planning timelines, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery to clients and the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (SFTA). The role also requires acting as a trusted point of contact for clients on Swiss fund tax reporting matters and contributing to the continuous improvement and automation of reporting processes and tools. To qualify for this role, candidates must have a university degree in law, economics, business administration, finance, or a comparable field. Additionally, 3-5 years of experience in taxation, preferably within a Big4 firm, asset manager, fund administration, or tax advisory environment, is required. Full professional proficiency in English is essential, with German being an advantage. Excellent analytical and numerical skills, along with a confident command of MS Excel, are also necessary. Nice-to-have skills include experience in data analytics or automation, a keen interest in process optimization, automation, and digital transformation, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. The role is based in Zurich, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career growth and development. What the role asks for: - A university degree (bachelor or master) in law, economics, business administration, finance or a comparable field - 3-5 years of experience in taxation, ideally gained within a Big4 firm, asset manager, fund administration or tax advisory environment - Full professional proficiency in English (spoken and written) - Excellent analytical and numerical skills - Confident command of MS Excel - German language skills (advantage)