Global Employer Services - Senior Manager

Main Purpose:

• To support and contribute to the growth of the GES practice focusing on client delivery business development and practice management.
• To provide excellent client service and robust and practical tax advice on individual tax compliance and advisory matters.
• Focus on the efficient management and delivery of client engagements including the risk processes.
• Develop highperforming talent and teams by providing your sound GES knowledge and experience.
• Building relationships with relevant industry bodies.
• Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in professional life.
• A highperforming individual who would like to make an impact that matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translates broader strategy into a compelling team vision and goals; aligns the team and sets priorities to achieve objectives.
• Clearly communicates direction to team(s) in line with overall Global Business and Member Firm strategies.
• Acts as advanced Subject Matter Expert (SME) of the key capabilities required to deliver a highquality service experience to the client
• Provides quality service delivery by leveraging the right firm resources assigned to the engagement/project.
• Provides subject matter expertise in current tax legislation proposed/pending legislation their implications and understands interaction across the Global Tax and Legal function specifically with their area of expertise.
• Demonstrates deep knowledge in area of specialization and is recognized as a tax subject matter expert in selected area of specialization and is a thought leader on how the clients needs can be met by applying appropriate solutions.
• Leads client projects and solves complex technical/business issues through innovative approaches while providing direction to others.
• Takes responsibility for accuracy and content of written technical advice reports memoranda and other deliverables relevant to tax laws and rules.
• Applies recent developments and changes relating to relevant tax practices rules and regulations to the clients business.
• Anticipates changes in tax laws and provides advice on the implications for clients.
• Expert knowledge of South African (SA) tax legislation SA tax landscape and tax policy including related regulations rulings case law
• Identifies emerging market trends anticipates client needs and evaluates advances in technology.
• Recommends innovative ways to leverage technology and automate client processes.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• B Com or equivalent qualification and H Dip Tax qualification or equivalent postgrad qualification

Desired Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Taxation (Honours or Masters)

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 6 years experience in a client service role
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a management capacity managing a team client base and WIP
• A minimum of 8 years individual tax compliance experience
• A minimum of 5 years experience working with High Net Worth Individuals
• Experience dealing with the South African Revenue Service

Technical Competencies

• GES Consulting Applies indepth knowledge of domestic tax laws in field to provide strategic solutions to clients tax needs and enable clients to maximise tax opportunities. Applies industry expertise and global tax precedents in field to client projects. Develops knowledge of current tax legislation across the Global Tax and Legal function
• Tax Compliance Sound knowledge of tax compliance processes including SARS efiling systems
• Trusts Sound knowledge of trust legislation pertaining to individuals
• Interestfree loans sound knowledge of legislation pertaining to interestfree loans (s7C / s31)
• Double Taxation Agreements (DTA) sound knowledge of the application of DTAs
• Products to Market Incorporates indepth knowledge of tax into client sales opportunities
• Tax Authority Relationship Management Handles tax dispute processes with tax authorities including tax audits
• Sound knowledge of tax laws
• Delivery Excellence
• Acts as advanced Subject Matter Expert (SME) of the key capabilities required to deliver a highquality service experience to the client

Behavioural Competencies

• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
• Sound mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
• Strong client delivery focus
• Highly adaptable managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Sound problem solving ability
• Ability to make an impact at senior levels
• Excellent numerical proficiency
• Must be resilient and have good negotiation skills
• Ability to think analytically creatively and innovatively
• Commitment to achieving results
• Contribute actively and positively to the team
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Demonstrated experience in building and developing client relationships.

Additional Information :

At Deloitte we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at workin 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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime