About Deloitte

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.

In Zimbabwe, Deloitte is one of the leading professional services organisations, specialising in providing Taxation services to our client in a variety of industries from financial services, to consumer business, energy, mining and manufacturing, tourism and the public sector.

Our professionals are unified by a collaborative culture that fosters integrity, outstanding value to markets and clients, commitment to each other, and strength from cultural diversity. They are dedicated to strengthening corporate responsibility, building public trust, and making a positive impact in their communities. We understand that our professionals hold interests outside of the work space and we aim to encourage work/life balance, supporting them in all aspects of their lives.

Our talented professionals and our clients understand the link between a strong learning and development programme and the ability for Deloitte to deliver on its promise of consistent, high-quality service delivery worldwide.

Whatever your age, gender or culture, take your career to the next level with the talents and capabilities you will develop at Deloitte.

About the Division

Deloitte offers a broad range of fully integrated Tax services and tailored signature tax solutions and insights designed to work for business needs.

Our approach combines insight and innovation from multiple disciplines that keep current with the latest legislative, compliance and business innovations that will impact business’ tax strategy, compliance and reporting requirements. With an extensive network of African Tax professionals, equipped with in-depth knowledge, technical expertise and experience of both regional and global tax insights, we are best placed to guide businesses through the dynamic global and local regulatory landscapes to help them excel globally.

Our Services include the following:

• Business Taxes Services which is made up of: Business Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax Management Consulting,   Deloitte Private Client Services, Tax as a Managed Service.
• Indirect Tax which is made up of: VAT and Global Trade Advisory, Global Employer Services
• Cross Border Taxes which is made up of: Transfer Pricing, International Tax

Our professionals need to have the acumen to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, balancing long term projects with the urgency of immediate operational demands. We are committed to establishing and empowering the firm by establishing an environment of continuous learning and enriching career opportunities.

Main Purpose of Job

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.

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

• 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

Technical

Knowledge of:

• Tax interpretations
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understand and produce required output e.g. technical knowhow and application;
• Quality of work and deliverables
• An excellent communicator and to be able to present information in a clear and concise manner to clients
• Pro-actively seeking new ideas/methods to improve efficiencies
• Effective follow-up system is in place and ensures deadlines, meetings, etc. are proactively coordinated, monitored and advised
• Effective filing system(s) is/are in place and maintained up-to-date, allowing relevant people to easily retrieve documents/information
• Works creatively to find new or better practical ways to improve work processes

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.