Deals Tax Manager

Purpose of this Position Within our Corporate Tax group, the Deals Tax team offers its expertise to clients to enable them to deliver tax effective business transactions, whether they be restructuring, due diligence, re-financings, BEE transactions, mergers and acquisitions or divestments.
Responsibilities Assist the team with buy side and sell side due diligences.
Assist 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; and Assist with the implementation of transactions including: review of financial models; and transaction legals.
Tax Consultant responsibilities in respect of the above will include: Assisting management in planning assignment approach including understanding client expectations and scoping work; Ensuring timely delivery, including performing relevant research, review of information, identifying tax issues and drafting of deliverables; Assisting with financial portfolio management including WIP management, billings and cash collection.
Complying with risk management procedures Key Internal Clients / Relationships Deals Tax Partners, Managers and team The larger Tax community and staff Cross Line (X-Los) Partners and Managers Relevant firm subject matter experts Transaction Services Corporate Finance Skills / Qualifications / Knowledge required Relevant professional qualification (CA/Admitted attorney and/or Postgraduate studies in Tax) At least 1 year experience in a tax consulting environment would be preferred and a post-graduate tax qualification would be ideal.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-starter with the ability to provide solutions to business problems Ability to multi-task yet still pay attention to detail Strong analytical skills Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a high performance team environment Excellent project management skills #J-18808-Ljbffr