Purpose of this PositionWithin 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.ResponsibilitiesAssist the team with buy side and sell side due diligences.Assist in advising clients on the structuring of business transactions and tax implications thereof.Draft opinions for clients on the tax consequences of restructures, mergers and acquisitions as well as other pertinent matters.Research complex tax issues.Interpret tax legislation.Liaise with SARS and Counsel regarding complex and uncertain tax matters.Assist with the implementation of transactions including:Review of financial models.Transaction legals.Tax Consultant responsibilities will include:Assisting management in planning assignment approach, including understanding client expectations and scoping work.Ensuring timely delivery, including performing relevant research, reviewing information, identifying tax issues and drafting deliverables.Assisting with financial portfolio management including WIP management, billings and cash collection.Complying with risk management procedures.Key Internal Clients / RelationshipsDeals Tax Partners, Managers and teamThe larger Tax community and staffCross Line (X-Los) Partners and ManagersRelevant firm subject matter expertsTransaction ServicesCorporate FinanceSkills / Qualifications / Knowledge requiredRelevant professional qualification (CA/Admitted attorney and/or Postgraduate studies in Tax)At least 1 year of experience in a tax consulting environment is preferred; a post-graduate tax qualification is ideal.Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsSelf-starter with the ability to provide solutions to business problemsAbility to multi-task while paying attention to detailStrong analytical skillsExcellent time management skills and ability to work in a high-performance team environmentExcellent project management skills
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