About the Role

To support the Kazakhstan Finance team in improving tax processes, reducing risks, and ensuring accuracy, EY’s Transformation Office is hiring a Tax Compliance Lead. This position is dedicated to supporting the existing tax team, providing expertise, structure, and stability.

The role focuses on fixing process gaps, aligning tax and accounting data, and building a sustainable tax compliance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review all existing tax processes, workflows, and reconciliation practices
• Resolve structural issues in VAT, CIT, WHT, payroll taxes, and other statutory requirements
• Rebuild tax reconciliations and align them with GL balances
• Develop proper documentation, process maps, and tax calendars
• Lead and mentor the existing tax team
• Ensure timely filings and minimize audit risks
• Implement standardized review controls

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in Kazakhstan tax compliance
• Deep understanding of VAT, CIT, payroll tax, tax accounting, and reconciliations
• Experience interacting with tax authorities
• Strong ability to diagnose, correct, and rebuild processes
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Fluency in Russian; English preferred