Job Description

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek.

Harnessing the talent of 450,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems.

Deloitte offers career opportunities across Internal Client Services, Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T).

About Deloitte Tax & Legal

We have a team of approximately 280 professional staff members across South Africa comprised of qualified charted accountants and lawyers who offer specialist insight across many industries.

Deloitte Tax professionals keep current on the latest changes that impact clients' business tax strategy, enabling clients to focus on business objectives while we address the tax requirements.

Deloitte Legal, amongst the largest legal and regulatory service providers in Africa, assists clients operating in increasingly complex legal, regulatory and digital environments through a multidisciplinary approach, combining integrated legal and commercial expertise.

Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges? From learning to leadership, this is your chance to take your career to the next level.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join our dynamic Tax & Legal M&A Team as a Tax Senior Manager and play a pivotal role in advising on complex transactions and driving impactful outcomes for our clients.

As a Tax Senior Manager, you will:

• Advise clients on intricate transactions, including group reorganisations, unbundling, BEE transactions, and tax-efficient acquisitions/disposals of shares or businesses. You will provide hands-on assistance throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Prepare and review detailed financial and transaction step models (Excel/PowerPoint), ensuring alignment with tax objectives.
• Review key transaction agreements and resolutions, prepare/review implementation checklists, and project manage multi-disciplinary advisory teams.
• Lead vendor and purchaser tax due diligence reviews, preparing comprehensive reports.
• Assist in developing the sales pipeline, drafting/reviewing engagement proposals, performing risk management procedures, and managing assignment finances.
• Collaborate closely with a highly skilled team in Johannesburg under the guidance of Directors and Associate Directors.

Qualifications

CA (SA), or Admitted Attorney, or Masters or Higher Diploma in Taxation

Minimum 7 years working experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role and 4-6 years’ experience in a Corporate Tax and/or M&A Tax. Must have experience in the following:

• Tax accrual/return reviews and Tax Due Diligence Reviews
• Tax Structuring experience
• Project/team management experience

Key Competencies

• Clearly communicate complex deal structures to clients.
• Advise on key tax aspects of transaction agreements and resolutions.
• Analyse tax issues, identify exposures, and recommend risk mitigation.
• Prepare and review transaction models to optimise structures.
• Apply market knowledge to maintain a competitive edge.
• Inspire others to live our purpose and values.
• Build strong relationships and influence across networks.
• Anticipate client needs and drive high performance.
• Translate strategy into clear team goals.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent.

Additional Information

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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