About this role

GCR Transformation - Tax Lead (Global Compliance & Reporting Group)

Location

Almaty Other locations: Primary Location Only

Salary

Competitive

Date: Sep 27, 2026

Job description Requisition ID: 1714627

This role does not involve preparation of accounting records, bookkeeping, or tax returns.

Instead, the Global Compliance & Reporting – Transformation Lead creates the value through smarter delivery models, process design, and effective use of technology.

Responsibilities

Compare team processes with worldwide best practices and propose practical improvements
Re-design processes into clear, reusable steps and templates
Re-design how knowledge is transferred within the team, reducing dependency on individuals and supporting onboarding
Assess business problems and understand what each tool is best suited for, as well as its limitations
Drive automation or transformation initiatives
Assess which improvements are scalable and which should remain local
Manage expectations of managers, teams, and internal stakeholders across functions

Requirements

Upper-Intermediate level of English
Accounting or IT background
Prior experience in a group providing Accounting and Tax compliance services to Clients within a Big4 / Big10 firm, at a management level (delivery background required for context, not execution)
Prior experience leading or contributing to automation / transformation initiatives
Advanced MS Excel skills, familiarity with 1C / SAP, ability to learn new tools quickly
Structured, pragmatic, and reliable; comfortable working in a complex delivery environment
Demonstrated curiosity about automation and digital enablement
Ideally, you’ll also have
SAP posting experience
Broad understanding of accounting, tax, payroll, legal, customs, and transfer pricing processes
An IT background or exposure to Alteryx, Machine Learning, Python, RPA, and AI. The candidate is not expected to be a developer or technical specialist, but must be able to act as a translator between business / delivery teams and automation / technology specialists. This capability is essential to avoid inappropriate tool choices and over‑engineering.
Ability to manage diverse stakeholders, challenge existing approaches constructively, and balance delivery with improvement initiatives

What we offer

Work on transformation initiatives with clear, practical outcomes
Supportive leadership and environment where ideas are discussed openly, the right questions are encouraged, and direction is provided without limiting initiative or ownership.
Strong, collaborative, highly engaged accounting and tax compliance team
Access to a corporate online learning library and participation in company‑wide training programs
Ongoing knowledge exchange with EY professionals across the global network
A comfortable office located in a prestigious business area
Predictable working schedule, no dependency on accounting or tax compliance deadlines