Tax Associate (Malawi)

About the role

As a Tax Associate you will join EY’s globally integrated Tax practice in Malawi, supporting a diverse portfolio of local and multinational clients. You will work alongside experienced EY professionals, gaining exposure across corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing and indirect tax.

Key responsibilities

• Support tax compliance and reporting engagements, including preparation of corporate tax returns, VAT filings, withholding tax calculations and related client deliverables.
• Assist with advisory and technical work across Global Compliance and Reporting, International Tax, Transfer Pricing and Indirect Tax.
• Conduct tax research, analyse legislation and guidance, and draft clear technical memos, reports and client correspondence.
• Collaborate with clients, engagement teams and EY colleagues to deliver high‑quality work on time, escalating risks or issues as needed.
• Build strong working relationships by understanding client needs and communicating professionally throughout engagements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Taxation, Law, Business Administration or a related field.
• Relevant academic, internship or work experience in tax, accounting, audit, finance or a professional services environment.
• Strong interest in developing knowledge of Malawi tax requirements and related filings.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills and ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality.
• Progress towards, or completion of, a professional qualification such as ACCA (preferred).

Required skills

• Corporate tax compliance
• Value‑Added Tax (VAT) compliance
• Withholding tax calculations
• Transfer pricing principles
• Tax research and legislation analysis
• Preparation of tax returns and technical memos