Main purpose of the job

The holder of this position will support the department in growing their business and managing the on-going assignments to a logical conclusion; provide outstanding value to clients and the Firm; develop high-performing people and teams, leading big teams and supporting them to make an impact that matters; and setting the direction in line with the Firm’s strategy to deliver exceptional client service.

What you will do

• Handle a wide variety of tax advisory assignments efficiently and comprehensively;
• Oversee effective management of tax compliance engagements in a timely manner;
• Manage global tax compliance assignments;
• Manage tax risks and opportunities and review assignments;
• Oversee investment allowance review projects;
• Manage tax dispute resolution assignments;
• Manage client communications;
• Manage the allocated client portfolio;
• Ensure preparation of proposals and engagement letters while ensuring that client take on procedures are completed in a timely manner;
• Lead business development activities aimed at growing the business tax portfolio and revenues;
• Manage different teams to ensure client deliverables and deadlines are met;
• Manage working capital and debtors for assigned client portfolio; and
• Train and coach (classroom and on-job) other staff in the department.

Requirements

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce, Economics or Law.
• 10-15 years’ professional tax experience with at least 2 years’ experience working at a senior managerial level.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA).
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Behavioural competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Sound problem solving ability.

Technical Competencies

• A proven track record of leading and delivering big and complex projects.
• Extensive experience in leading client relationships and client–facing advisory projects.
• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• The proven ability to generate significant sales from clients and develop business through leading bids, proposals and negotiations.
• Strategy articulation.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good financial knowledge.
• Sound business acumen.
• Focus on quality and risk.