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

Deloitte Zimbabwe currently has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Tax and Legal team as a Consultant - Business Process Support. The person will be responsible for assisting opportunity and engagement teams (professionals at all levels) with performing and monitoring required for Finance, Quality Risk and Legal compliance processes.

• A sound theoretical knowledge of accounting and financial reporting.
• Delivery of designated engagements / projects and managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables.
• Be able to deliver quality advisory work.
• Lead meetings with clients.
• Engagement management (Perform engagement procedures, filing and preparation of engagement documents such as proposals, new work requests and letters of engagement).
• Understanding of the local Tax Laws
• Ensure the department’s compliance with the firm’s risk and independence processes.
• Follow up on client acceptances/continuance with Risk, Independence & Legal or approvers.
• Follow up with opportunity managers and directors with regards to outstanding conflict checks or approvals.
• Provide support with completion and follow up on conflict checks.
• Review and discuss opportunity and engagement monitoring reports regularly with the responsible Manager.
• Timely escalation of issues identified.
• Monitor business relationships and follow up with managers and directors regarding outstanding actions.
• Create and file relevant contract documents and letters of engagement in the system.
• Keep file archival tracker up to date and follow up as appropriate with managers to ensure files are archived and share regular reports on the same.

• Degree in Accounting, or Finance related commercial degree.
• Post graduate accounting qualification (ACCA, CIS, CIMA), will be an added advantage.
• At least four (4) years’ experience in financial reporting.

Key performance areas

• Delivery Excellence: Recognize the key capabilities required to deliver a high quality service experience to the client.
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving: Collect, assimilate, and analyze data and use standard processes and tools to help surface and support solutions for solving problems in the Tax and Legal business.
• Technology Tools and Solutions: Apply technology knowledge to address client business challenges.

Technical Competencies

•  Project Administration and documentation
•  Project Financials
• Teamwork
• Confidentiality
• Work with limited supervision.

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.