Posted by An exciting opportunity to work as part of the Business Tax Advisory group of EY in a diverse team of highly successful tax and industry specialists in either Bengaluru or Chennai. You will support companies in claiming the research & development (R&D) business tax incentives provided in the US, UK, Canada and Australia that were introduced to encourage companies in these countries to invest in innovation.
QS Engineer Analyst – EY Global Delivery Services
Job Description:
We are looking for candidates with outstanding verbal and written communication skills to join our team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has a degree in an engineering, computer science or other technology-based field and anywhere from 0-4 years of work experience and wants exposure to the business and financial side of an organization and wishes to use their technical knowledge in a creative and analytical way.
Job Responsibilities:
- Acquire a broad knowledge of current technologies to identify opportunities for claiming R&D business tax incentives for client projects in fields such as software development, cyber security, wireless networks, data analytics, defense, robotics, and the Internet of Things
- Write technical project descriptions that detail the client’s R&D activities and how they satisfy the requirements of the applicable business tax incentive
- In addition, there will be an opportunity for progression into a client-facing role in which you will interact with our clients’ software engineers first-hand to discuss the latest technologies they are developing and analyze the scientific and technological aspects of their R&D projects
- For candidates with work experience, you may be invited to take on this role within months of joining us
- Connect with Client Subject Matter Experts (“SME”) such as program managers, software development teams and engineers to discuss their latest projects in fields such as software development, cyber security, data analytics, defense, robotics, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas extraction, auto and machinery etc.
- From these discussions, work with the local country engagement manager to identify opportunities for claiming R&D business tax incentives
- Write technical project descriptions that detail the client’s R&D activities and how they satisfy the requirements of the applicable business tax incentive
Qualifications:
- University degree in an engineering field (Computer Science, Mechanical, IT, Chemical, Biotech)
- For Freshers: Though not required, 1-2 years of relevant work experience would be an asset
- For Lateral: 1-4 years of work experience in which you have encountered first-hand the technological challenges and engineering/programming issues faced by industry professionals
- Strong understanding of the latest technologies in engineering and/or computer science
- Excellent English communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines