Senior Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - EY

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Johannesburg, South Africa

2 days ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Purpose of the Role
Every transaction has tax implications, whether it is an acquisition, disposal, refinancing, restructuring or initial public offering.

Our Transaction Tax Advisory team, one of three disciplines within International Tax and Transaction Services (ITTS), serves corporate and private capital markets clients in tax diligence, general transaction advisory, and overall transaction project management.

Our integrated global approach means we deliver coordinated advice, helping clients make informed decisions and navigate the tax implications of their transactions aligning with the long-term strategy.

The Opportunity

As an ITTS Senior Manager specialising in Transaction Tax Advisory, you will be at the heart of client centricity delivery.

Based in Johannesburg but working nationally, you will be heavily involved at all stages of the project life cycle, making this a high-profile opportunity to take on a wide range of responsibilities and diversify your skills and experience.

It is all about translating information from a variety of sources into quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform and advise our clients.

That will include building relationships with clients in a spectrum of industries and getting to know their unique needs and aspirations to provide tailored global services.

Key Responsibilities

Skills and attributes for success

Assisting with buy side and sell side due diligences
Assisting in advising clients on the structuring of business transactions and tax implications thereof
Drafting of opinions for clients on the tax consequences of restructures, mergers and acquisitions, as well as other pertinent matters
Research of complex tax issues
Interpretation of tax legislation
Liaison with SARS and Counsel regarding complex and uncertain tax matters
Assisting with the implementation of transactions, including:
Review of financial models
Review of tax implications of Transaction legal documentation
Responsibilities in respect of the above will include:
Planning assignment approaches including understanding client expectations and scoping work
Proactively identifying areas of contention, discussing with the engagement team and proposing solutions where possible
Ensuring timely delivery (this includes independently structuring complete reports/presentations of board level quality for even the most complex deal, focusing on creating impact)
Financial portfolio management, including WIP management, billings and cash collection
Complying with risk management procedures
Training and performance management of consultants
Managing the work performance of consultants
Expanding professional network internally and externally
Supervising office administration functions
Supports broader service line leadership in diagnosing the health of the client relationships
Heavily involved in identifying relationship building needs for the leadership team
Positions self as a trusted adviser with senior clients on a broad range of TAX topics, and able to open up conversations on new areas

Key Internal Clients / Relationships

ITTS partners and team
The larger tax community and staff
Crossservice line partners and managers
Strategy and Transactions team

To qualify for the role you must have

CA (SA), TA (SA) or admitted attorney
Ability to communicate complex tax concepts succinctly and clearly to clients
Experience managing budgets, projects and people
Ability to develop relationships with clients and provide a high level of client service
Excellent interpersonal skills and time management capabilities
The ability to work at a fast pace, often with shifting responsibilities
Minimum of 8 years' related experience

Ideally, you will also have

A consistent record of excellence in a professional services environment
Experience in one of the Big 4 preferable

What We Look For

You will proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of developments in Tax trends and issues so that you can better advise our clients.

In return we will provide investment in the right sort of training and offer you the opportunities that will develop and challenge you so that you are in the best place to develop your career.

What Working at EY Offers
A competitive remuneration package where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development.

With FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus:

Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The opportunity to study towards an EY Tech MBA or EY Masters in Business Analytics (EY MBAN), both awarded by Hult Internationa