Manager - Business Tax at Deloitte Consulting

Main purpose of the job

The holder of this position will ensure that assignments in the Business Tax service line are carried out to the highest standards in order to provide outstanding value to clients and the Firm; develop high-performing people and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters; and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service.

What you will do

• Manage the allocated client portfolio;
• Ensure preparation of proposals and engagement letters, and ensuring client take on procedures are completed in a timely manner;
• Manage the team to ensure client deliverables and deadlines are met;
• Manage working capital and debtors for own client portfolio;
• Effectively manage all routine compliance and advisory engagements in a timely manner;
• Responsible for business development activities aimed at growing the business tax portfolio and revenues;
• Manage and execute all global compliance assignments;
• Oversee the annual corporate tax compliance for clients and ensure that the process is managed well, and deadlines are met; liaise with clients to provide the necessary documentation, preparation of the tax computations and tax returns as well as filing of the tax returns within set deadlines;
• Manage tax risks and opportunities review assignments;
• Manage tax dispute resolution assignments;
• Manage client communications;
• Train and coach (classroom and on-job) other staff in the department; and
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce, Economics or Law.
• At least 6 years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA).
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Additional Information

Key Performance Areas

• Strategic Impact - Supports the Partner on delivery of designated engagement / project, managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables.
• Budgets / Profitability - Manages engagement budget through accurate budgeting, cost control and profitability management.
• Stakeholder Focus - Leverages a deep understanding of audit and risk advisory services and stakeholder needs to deliver high quality engagements.
• Tools, guidance and methodology - Delivers high-quality audits via a number of enablers.
• Project plans - Develops and manages project plans as a critical component to executing high quality work.

Behavioural competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Sound problem solving ability.

Technical Competencies

• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Business development skills.
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
• Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good financial knowledge.
• Sound business acumen.
• Negotiation skills.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Well-developed computer user skills.
• Project management

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

Leadership Capabilities  

• Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make.
• Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people.
• Performance drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders.
• Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction.
• Talent development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities.

Why Deloitte?