Senior Consultant –Mergers & Acquisitions Tax

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Advising clients on all tax aspects of buy-side and sell-side transactions including due diligence structuring SPA/transaction documentation and financial model review support as well as tax advisory and compliance activity.
• Supporting tax advisory engagements assisting our clients on a wide variety of matters to provide solutions and navigate complexity.
• Supporting tax compliance and returns for your portfolio of clients which typically have been or will be involved in transactions.
• Helping clients navigate the complexities of domestic and international tax world.
• Coaching and developing junior members of the team.
• Contributing to tax policy initiatives and discussions.
• Providing clients with expertise to help them create value and achieve their commercial objectives.

Qualifications :

• Must have graduated from a recognized university in Ghana or overseas with a minimum of second class upper in Accounting Taxation Management Economics Law or a related discipline.
• Qualified member of ICAG CITG ACCA CIMA or other relevant recognised professional body.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in areas of tax consulting and M&A tax advisory.  
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Clear understanding and application of the tax advisory guidelines and practices
• Good logical reasoning problem solving and analytical skills.
• Sound writing oral communication and presentation skills.
• Data management and analysis experience.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computer packages such as Microsoft Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Access etc. Very good use of PowerPoint and Excel is a strong advantage.

Additional Information :

Leadership / Behavioral Capabilities

Living our Purpose Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact

Talent development Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent

Performance drive Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track

Influence - Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship building skills

Strategic direction Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business

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Application Process: If you are ready to take on a strategic leadership role that will define and shape Deloittes growth trajectory in Ghana we invite you to apply by attaching your resume academic credentials and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and accomplishments.  

Join us in shaping the future of growth at Deloitte Ghana. Your strategic vision and leadership could be the driving force behind our success.

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Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile depending on operational requirements.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time