Job Description

To support the Manager in providing professional and robust tax and legal advice on all local and international tax matters. Focus on the management and delivery of client engagements, as well as sales and practice development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Impact

Supports the Manager on delivery of designated engagement / project, managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables I

Supports the Manager / Senior Consultant on delivery of designated engagements projects and managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables including preparation, and review of tax computations covering Income tax, Value Added Tax, Withholding Tax and PAYE returns for clients.
Assist with research and drafting of tax opinions for clients.
Stay up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations through continuous research.
Assist with the preparation of training material and presentations to clients.
Participate in client engagements involving dispute resolution.
Develop and maintain tax relationships with clients to ensure delivery of high levels of service.
Winning Business

Meet clients, consult and create impression of competence and professionalism
Develop and maintain tax relationships with clients ensuring delivery of high levels of service
Actively assist in winning business from existing clients including participating in the building and development of new clients
Develops market network in business and builds relationships that generate leads
Builds relationships across Deloitte service lines to understand broader offerings and seeks opportunities for cross-selling
Identify areas of significant possible risks and opportunities on investment.
Ensure all relevant Deloitte tax practice polices are complied with on all engagements (eg . Pre engagement activities; Engagement closures)
Budgets / Profitability

Monitors that time and expenses on engagement are accurately recorded and submitted weekly

Engagement management (engagement procedures, fee negotiation, WIP management, billing and collection of fees)

Tax Law and Rules

Apply knowledge of current tax legislation, proposed/pending legislation, their implications, and understands interaction across the International Tax and Legal function, specifically with their area of expertise.
Competent to give advice on technical enquiries.
Understanding of local/country-specific tax laws and regulations to understand their implications on clients
Stay abreast of proposed legislation and evaluates proposed legislation to understand their implications
Streamlines on existing client processes based on current and proposed tax legislation and their implications to promote greater efficiency
Alignment of client policies with current and proposed tax legislation.
Researching tax law and data for clients

Delivery Excellence Shares lessons learned, best practices, deliverables via the relevant knowledge networks
Develops a network of internal and external contacts within the organization to facilitate sharing/retrieving of information; encourages others to make organizational knowledge more productive
To achieve required minimum chargeable hours
Recommends updates of methodologies and tools to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness
Develops relationships with others who have knowledge in areas outside of main area(s) of expertise in order to bring the full breadth of Deloitte services to the client
Understands that competitive advantage is continuous innovation, applying new knowledge
To demonstrate high levels of expertise in calculating tax liabilities, ensuring compliance is completed speedily and efficiently, and submitting tax returns and relevant documents by the appropriate deadlines
the review or preparation of client’s tax returns and supporting memos/reports on behalf clients and to ensure all tax submissions accurately
To liaise with the tax authorities on behalf of the client to resolve any queries or issues arising in relation to tax returns to be submitted.
To reconcile client’s accounts, and monitor tax payments to the revenue authority
To regularly update the client of any tax changes that will impact their business.
Identify areas of significant possible risks and opportunities on investment.
Preparation and review of tax returns for clients
Giving advices to clients.
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

Uses appropriate research techniques and analytical skills to enable fact-based decision making

Defines the scope of research activities; ensuring data and documents from client/competent authority/regulators is comprehensive and supports the research focus
Analyzes and reviews data to spot inconsistencies, discrepancies, and omissions in data
Drafts complex, well-structured communications in accordance with standard policies and procedures
Effectively organises and presents complex issues, results, and recommendations to the senior manager/client.
Technology Tools and Solutions

Use common technology tools to improve work efficiency, effectiveness, and client service.

Uses a wide array of technology tools and recommends the best tools and features to decrease time spent locating and capturing information (e.g. use of standard work papers for efficient data entry)
Uses and recommends appropriate tools to communicate and collaborate with others and actively participates in/leads virtual sessions
Uses advanced software application functions and tools to produce and review high quality deliverables in a timely manner and guides others in doing so
Leverages technology products and services to drive efficiency and resolve client issues quickly
Drives adoption of client focused technology tools across service line/practice
Spots emerging industry specific technology trends and recommends how clients can prepare for these changes

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Fiscal Studies, Accounting, Finance Business/Commerce or Law
A post-graduate qualification in Tax (ADIT) or any other e.g. MBA, ACCA, will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of international and national taxation principles.
At least two years’ experience in taxation and advisory field