EY

Tax/Legal Associate

EY

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Kampala • 🇺🇬 Uganda

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Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • Preparation of proposals and fee quotes for prospective clients.
  • Conducting legal research and preparing legal memorandums.
  • Attending tax litigation proceedings and representing clients before the tax appeals tribunal.
  • Handling corporate legal processes like company incorporation and regulatory compliance on behalf of clients.
  • Review and filing of annual returns with the Registrar of companies.
  • Preparation or review of legal and tax advisory opinions for clients.
  • Preparation of transfer pricing policy documents.
  • Corresponding with clients to explain complex legal issues.
  • Representation of clients in tax controversy matters at Objections and Alternative Dispute resolution stages.
  • Preparation and presentation of legal update briefs for clients.
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal contracts for clients.
  • Preparation of training materials on legal and tax issues.
  • Preparation and filing of tax return (WHT, VAT and CIT).

Requirements

  • First Class or Second Class-Upper bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, any Business-related field or Law.
  • A Post Graduate Diploma in Tax, or Law from LDC will be an added advantage.
  • Full or part professional qualification (CPA, ACCA or other recognised qualification) is an added advantage.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a similar or related role.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Proficient computer skills and analytics.
  • Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point).
  • Advanced Computer skills and analytics.
Benefits
  • Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
  • Broaden your horizons by working in highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
  • Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
  • Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients, and society, building a better working world, together.
  • Opportunity to learn businesses in multiple sectors and geographies.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
legal researchlegal memorandumstax litigationcorporate legal processesregulatory compliancetransfer pricing policytax advisory opinionscontract draftingtax return preparationtax controversy
Soft skills
communication skillsanalytical skillsclient representationnegotiation skillspresentation skills
Certifications
bachelor’s degreePost Graduate Diploma in TaxPost Graduate Diploma in LawCPAACCA