Tax & Legal - Independent Contractor - Business Tax - Senior Consultant

  • Contract
  • Service Line: Tax & Legal

Company Description

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 312,000 people make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com.

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.

    Job Description

    Main Purpose of Job

    To support Engagement Manager in delivery of services to / at client premises on delegated engagement / project. 

    Specialized Technical Capabilities

    • Compliance and Reporting - Assists client in completing timely and accurate tax and financial filings/compliance activities to meet obligations
    • Tax Accounting - Prepares advice to clients on filing requirements and documentation, as well as the effects of tax advice for tax provisions
    • Tax Advisory and Consulting - Proactively keeps abreast of legislative changes and ensures they are reflective in planning and client conversations
    • Tax Controversy Management - Participates in discussions with client regarding crucial issues and the appropriate approach/strategy involved in the tax authority audit/administrative appeal

    Core Professional Technical Capabilities

    • Tax Laws and Rules - Applies knowledge and skills of relevant practices and processes (or relevant tax rules and regulations) in area of specialization to client problems
    • Delivery excellence - Proactively manages client issues and expectations
    • Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving - Interprets and synthesizes data, exercises professional skepticism to challenge data, and identifies meaningful insights to develop recommendations that most effectively support a client’s business objectives
    • Technology Tools and Solutions - Articulates how technology enables business processes and is able to communicate its value clearly to clients

    Qualifications

    Qualifications & Experience required

    Required

    Degree/CA SA

    4 years working experience

    Preferred

    Postgraduate qualification in Taxation (MCom)

    3 years in a client facing role

    Additional Information

    What Impact Will You Make?

    Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

    How You Will Grow

    At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Explore Deloitte University Leadership Centre. https://deloitte.zoomforth.com/du

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    At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits.

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