EY - Young Tax Professional of The Year Competition 2027

ActiveVerified Oct 1, 2026

Job description

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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

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Join the Future of Tax Leadership! Kickstart your career now!

Join the Future of Tax Leadership! Kickstart your career now!

Do you want to be part of the next generation of Tax Leaders? Are you ready to challenge yourself on a global stage?? This is your opportunity!

The EY Global Young Tax Professional of the Year (YTPY) competition is your chance to showcase your tax expertise, business acumen, analytical thinking, and presentation skills through a dynamic, multi-phase case study challenge.

EY Global Young Tax Professional of the Year (YTPY)tax expertisebusiness acumenanalytical thinkingpresentation skills

The journey begins with the MENA regional round, where top talent competes for the opportunity to represent the region at the global finals, joining peers from over 20 countries.

MENA regional roundglobal finals20 countries

EY YTPY 2023 Highlights video (brightcove.net)

EY YTPY 2023 Highlights video (brightcove.net)

Why you should join

Why you should join
  • Represent EY MENA at the prestigious global YTPY competition.
Represent EY MENA
  • Connect with leading EY tax professionals and expand your network.
EY tax professionals
  • Sharpen your presentation and communication skills.
presentation and communication skills
  • Gain valuable experience that prepares you for future leadership roles.
future leadership roles
  • Compete for internship or job offers at EY MENA.
internship or job offers
  • Win an exciting prize and elevate your professional profile!
exciting prize

Who we’re looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking smart, driven, and forward-thinking students and recent graduates who:

smart, driven, and forward-thinking
  • Have an agile, growth-oriented mindset and thrive in a fast-changing world.
agile, growth-oriented mindset
  • Are curious and purpose-driven, always asking better questions to build a better working world.
curious and purpose-driven
  • Embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing different perspectives and working collaboratively.
diversity and inclusion

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria
  • You must have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree within the last 18 months.
  • Your major should be in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related business field. Completing courses in Taxation is a plus.
  • Open to UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia nationals.
UAEQatarBahrainSaudi Arabia

How you can apply:

How you can apply:

Step 1: ApplySubmit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button at the top-right of the page, make sure you apply early and do not forget to follow the instructions carefully and answer all the questions to ensure your application is successful, before 10 October 2026.

Step 1: Apply10 October 2026.

Step 2: Online AssessmentsAfter we review your application, you will receive an invitation email from ‘EY Careers’ to complete the EY online assessments. Approach the online assessments as you would approach any new challenge. It might be tough, but you can do it!

Step 2: Online Assessments

Step 3: InterviewUpon passing the assessments, you will receive an invitation for a virtual HR interview, where the recruiter will explain the competition in further detail. Being yourself is key to passing this step of the recruitment process

Step 3: Interview

Step 4: AttendOnce you have been shortlisted for the competition, you will be invited to attend a recruitment day, where you will participate in individual and group activities. This is your opportunity to visit our office, speak with our people and ask questions about life and work at EY.

Step 4: Attend

Step 5: ReceiveWhat will you win?

Step 5: Receive