Deloitte VAT Manager - Indirect Tax - Tax & Legal Jobs in South Africa

Deloitte VAT Manager - Indirect Tax - Tax & Legal Jobs in South Africa

Job Description

To support the Indirect Tax Senior Management team in providing professional and robust tax advice on all local and international tax matters with speciality in VAT. Focus on the management and delivery of client engagements, provide support on sales and practice development. Develop high-performing people and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters, and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service.

Specialized Technical Capabilities

Indirect tax laws and rules

Applies expert and up to date understanding of South African VAT legislation and court case rulings in area of specialism to all deliverables

Compliance and consulting

Defines the scope of research activities, ensures data and documents from client/ regulators is comprehensive and supports the research questions/focus

Analyzes and reviews data and others’ analysis to spot inconsistencies, discrepancies, and omissions in data

Drafts complex, well-structured formal and informal communications in accordance with quality standard policies and procedures

Drafts advice that clearly communicates technical positions and solutions

Communicates risks and issues in a timely manner to Senior Management team and/ or client

Works with clients and Deloitte team to ensure accurate and timely completion and review of all compliance and consulting procedures and obligations

Gains the confidence of the client by demonstrating in client interactions an understanding of their business

Strong presentation skills- ability to present training sessions/ VAT updates to clients and/or other services lines within Deloitte

Products to Market

Assesses the business impact of recent developments and changes relating to area of tax specialization for clients

Identifies and seeks opportunities to take VAT products and services as well as integrated service offerings to market

Utilises relationships and networks within the local country office and globally to identify opportunities for developing business

Tax Authority Relationship Management

Contacts and liaises with tax authorities on administration issues

Prepares and collates supporting documentation to be submitted to tax authorities on client’s behalf

Attends meetings with local tax authorities and actively contributes, takes responsibility to follow up with tax authorities

Developing and maintaining strong relationships with local tax authorities, is aware of and adheres to local procedures and protocols, remains aware of triggers for tax audits and working with clients to mitigate risk

VAT Technology

Strives to keep up to date with advancing tools and technologies

Understands how to manage and apply Indirect

Tax knowledge in combination with tax technology possibilities e.g., how to apply Indirect Tax knowledge and rules within the most important areas where Indirect Tax automation can be applied, such as in ERP and tax determination

Articulates how technology enables business processes and is able to communicate its value clearly to clients

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office however having knowledge and use of Alteryx, Power BI is advantageous

VAT Strategy

Demonstrates good understanding of how daily project works aligns to the Indirect Tax strategy

Takes responsibility for management of work in progress, billing, and revenue collections

Committed to coaching and development of junior team

Core Professional Technical Capabilities

Tax Laws and Rules – Understands local/country-specific tax laws and regulations to determine their implications on clients

Delivery excellence - Develops a network of internal and external contacts within the organization to facilitate sharing/retrieving of information, encourages others to make organizational knowledge more productive

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving - Effectively organizes and presents complex issues, results, and recommendations to project team and clients

Technology Tools and Solutions – Spots emerging industry specific technology trends and recommends how clients can prepare for these changes.

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

Strong client delivery focus

Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease

Focus on quality and risk

Attention to detail

Sound problem-solving ability

Qualifications

Required

CA (SA), B Com (Honours in Tax) or LLB qualification

Recommended/ Advantageous Qualifications and Certification

Relevant postgraduate in Tax

Advanced Professional Certificate in VAT

Experience:

4-6 years of working experience (Indirect tax- tax-VAT)

Previous experience working in Big 4 firms or the professional services industry.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Deloitte VAT Manager - Indirect Tax - Tax & Legal Jobs in South Africa

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