Manager - Fund Tax Reporting Services (Zurich)

The role of Manager - Fund Tax Reporting Services at EY in Zurich involves leading the Fund Tax Reporting practice within the Europe West Financial Services Tax (EW FS Tax) team. EY is a global professional services firm that advises on a wide range of taxation issues for leading Swiss and international asset managers, fund houses, and financial institutions. 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, contributing to process improvements, and leading engagements while supervising and coaching junior colleagues. To qualify for this role, candidates must have a university degree in law, economics, business administration, finance, or a comparable field. At least 6 years of experience in taxation, preferably within a Big4 firm, asset manager, fund administration, or tax advisory environment, is required. This experience should include first leadership/coaching experience. 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 must-haves. Nice-to-have skills include experience in data analytics or automation. The role is based in Zurich, offering a collaborative, team-oriented environment with opportunities for continuous learning and career growth. The team is focused on process optimization, automation, and digital transformation, including AI implementation. What the role asks for: - A university degree in law, economics, business administration, finance or a comparable field - At least 6 years of experience in taxation, ideally within a Big4 firm, asset manager, fund administration or tax advisory environment - First leadership/coaching experience - Full professional proficiency in English - Excellent analytical and numerical skills - Confident command of MS Excel - Nice-to-have: experience in data analytics or automation