Tax Junior, Associate and Senior - Indirect Tax & Payroll (South Africa)

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EY is seeking Tax Junior, Associate and Senior professionals for its Indirect Tax and Payroll team. Candidates should have relevant qualifications or studies in taxation, accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline, with professional tax or accounting credentials advantageous. The role requires strong numerical and analytical ability, attention to detail, sound knowledge of payroll and indirect tax principles, and confidence using Microsoft Office and financial systems. Junior candidates are expected to learn quickly and support compliance work, calculations, research, and client deliverables. Associates and seniors should manage assignments, review work, communicate with clients, identify risks, meet deadlines, and support or supervise team members. Professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced advisory environment are essential.

About the employer

EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is a global professional-services organisation providing assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, tax, and legal services. It operates through a worldwide network of member firms and supports businesses, governments, and entrepreneurs with improving performance, managing risk, meeting regulatory obligations, and pursuing sustainable growth. EY serves clients across industries, including financial services, consumer products, energy, technology, and public-sector organisations. Its tax practice advises on corporate and indirect taxation, payroll, employment matters, international assignments, and regulatory compliance. EY places emphasis on professional development, ethical conduct, inclusion, collaboration, and technology-enabled service delivery. The organisation offers career paths ranging from entry-level graduate roles to specialist and leadership positions, with opportunities to work on local and cross-border engagements.

Working in Mauritius

Mauritius offers opportunities in financial services, accounting, tax, audit, consulting, technology, hospitality, logistics, and business-process outsourcing. English is widely used in business, while French and Mauritian Creole are common in daily life. The culture blends African, Indian, European, and Chinese influences, reflected in food, festivals, music, and community life. Residents enjoy beaches, hiking, water sports, warm weather, and a generally relaxed lifestyle, although traffic and housing costs can be higher around Ebene and Port Louis. Foreign professionals normally need an employment-based work permit or Occupation Permit, generally arranged with employer support; eligibility depends on salary, role, and immigration rules. Applicants should confirm current requirements with the Mauritius Economic Development Board and their employer before relocating. International schools, private healthcare, and modern commercial facilities are available, but planning accommodation and transport in advance is advisable.