Key roles and responsibilities

Manage a full range of Tax services in compliance with laws and regulations.
Identify client tax risks and develop innovative tax strategies.
Oversee direct and indirect tax advisory and compliance engagements.
Handle Tax audits and investigations, including objections and appeals.
Manage and provide guidance to teams on multiple engagements.
Follow up with the revenue authority on client issues.
Act as a liaison with clients and regulators.
Prepare briefs and alerts on current tax developments and changes in tax legislation.
Present work of high quality with minimum input by Senior managers, Directors or Partners.
Continuously produce innovative ways to improve processes internally within the Business Unit and firm and for clients.
Develop and manage client relationships through in-depth understanding of client businesses and expectations, providing valued insights, explanations and proactive guidance.
Identify and pursue potential business opportunities and build relationships with potential clients and referrals, tofurther business growth.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the firm’s service offering, participate in business development activities and selling of products for tax team and other Business units.
Manage work processes to ensure Tax recoverability targets are met, bills are raised, and collections are done on a timely basis.
Ensure adherence to firm’s risk processes.
Keeping updated with changes in legislation affecting tax and wider firm’s service offering.
Continuous professional development including; learning hours and courses to enhance/develop skills.
Lead Tax seniors and associates with a purpose of growing and developing them through coaching, feedback, providing guidance and opportunities for growth.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Law or any other Business-related courses.
Post Graduate Diploma or any relevant professional qualification in Taxation or Law. Masters in Taxation, Law will be an added advantage.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access along with experience performing
internet research.
A minimum of five years in Tax related work preferably in Consultancy services/ Revenue Authority or industry environment.
Minimum experience of 5 years in managing project assignments and teams.
Excellent structuring and tax advisory skills.
Good knowledge and appreciation of tax legislation and regulatory environment.
Working knowledge of accounting information systems and Tax tools.
Strong technical knowledge and research skills in Taxation accounting, Tax compliance, Tax planning and Strategy.

Personal attributes:

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
Ability to simultaneously handle multiple engagements and client service teams.
Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
Strong organizational skills.
Mentorship and coaching skills.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent negotiation skills.

We offer:

An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa.
Continuous learning and development.
Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
Opportunity for international travel.