Jobs 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?  

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Tax and Legal team as a Tax Consultant in the Business Tax service line.

Main purpose of the job

The holder of this position will ensure that the client and Firm’s expectations are met by delivering high quality services and maintaining high utilisation levels.

Job Description

What you will do

• Support the delivery of designated Tax engagements/projects, and managing the implementation of agreed deliverables;
• Assisting in the preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations to clients;
• Generating innovative solutions on projects/engagements in collaboration with team members to enhance/renew service offerings to clients;
• Assisting in developing knowledge on current tax matters across the Tax function;
• Delivering client service according to relevant Deloitte standards, policies and ethical principles;
• Collecting, assimilating and analysing relevant data using standard tools and data visualizations to help surface insights and solutions;
• Support in the development and marketing of products and client offerings;
• Carrying out tax health checks and reviews, preparation of tax opinions and income tax computations;
• Building and maintaining relationships with the client and relevant government ministries;
• Liaising with the relevant government ministries and Kenya Revenue Authority on expectations and other policy matters;
• Assisting clients resolve KRA audits and statements of accounts issues;
• Preparing objections and appeals to KRA assessments and;
• Preparing tax publications for clients and writing articles on relevant tax matters.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce, Economics or Law.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA).

Additional Information

Key Performance Areas

• Strategic Impact - Support the Engagement Manager in delivery of engagement / project, in specific area of competency.
• Budgets / Profitability - Maintain quality and timeous delivery as per SLA.
• Delivery Excellence - Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the key capabilities required to deliver a high-quality service experience to the client.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving: Selects appropriate methods for collecting and analyzing data, and develops informed recommendations that shape or support the client’s business strategy.
• Technology Tools and Solutions: Applies technology knowledge to address client business challenges.

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.
• Organisational, supervisory and time management.

Technical Competencies

• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good financial knowledge.
• Sound business acumen.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Well-developed computer user skills.

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 - Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Influence - Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Performance drive - Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Strategic direction - Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
• Talent development - Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Tax and Legal team as a Tax Senior Associate in the Business Tax service line.

Main purpose of the job

The holder of this position will support in the delivery of designated client engagement projects and managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables.

What you will do

• Under guidance, supporting on delivery of designated tax engagements/projects, and managing the implementation of agreed deliverables;
• Assisting in the preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations on request;
• Generating innovative solutions on projects/engagements in collaboration with team members to enhance/renew service offerings to clients;
• Assisting in developing knowledge of current tax matters across the tax function;
• Delivering client service according to relevant Deloitte standards, policies and ethical principles;
• Collecting, assimilating and analysing relevant data using standard tools and data visualizations to help surface insights and solutions;
• Support in the development of new tax products and market new products;
• Carrying out tax risk and opportunities reviews;
• Drafting of tax opinions, tax advice, tax computations and proposals;
• Building and maintaining relationships with the client and the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Liaising with the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority on various tax and policy matters;
• Assisting clients resolve KRA audits and statements of accounts issues;
• Preparing objections and appeals to KRA assessments; and
• Drafting tax publications for clients and writing articles on relevant tax matters.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce, Economics or Law.
• At least 2 years relevant working experience.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA).

Additional Information

Key Performance Areas

• Strategic Impact - Supports the Partner/Director on delivery of designated engagement / project, managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables.
• Budgets / Profitability - Maintain quality and timeous delivery as per SLA.
• Delivery Excellence - Recognizes the key capabilities required to deliver a high quality service experience to the client.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving: Collects, assimilates, and analyzes data and uses standard processes and tools to help surface and support solutions for solving problems in the Tax and Legal business.
• Technology Tools and Solutions: Applies technology knowledge to address client business challenges.

Behavioural competencies

• Good Interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels.
• Strong administration skills and able to drive a task to completion and work with limited supervision.
• Ablility to work under pressure.
• Negotiation skills.
• Good time management.

Technical Competencies

• Focus on quality and risk.
• Well-developed computer user skills.
• Project Administration.
• Project documentation.
• Teamwork.
• Confidentiality.

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 - Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Influence - Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Performance drive - Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Strategic direction - Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
• Talent development - Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.