Assistant Manager - ITTS (Corporate Tax Advisory)

The opportunity

As an International Tax & Transactions Services (ITTS) Assistant Manager, you will be part of a practice which provides a wide range of tax services for many of the world's largest multinational companies. You will be able to help these corporations identify and solve complex domestic corporate tax issues.

Your key responsibilities

• Participate in and help supervise multiple and challenging tax engagements
• To deliver innovative tax planning ideas and solutions for our diverse clients

Skills and attributes for success

• Provide timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations
• Coaching and mentoring more junior staff to execute assignments with accuracy and completeness
• Enhance technical skills by remaining up to date on trends, new legislative developments and tax authority decisions, and apply them to complex situations relevant to the client
• Identify opportunities for providing tax planning and other special services
• Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products
• Thoroughly and accurately analyze information
• Participate in and contribute to achieving team goals
• Identify and sell opportunities for tax planning and other special services

To qualify for the role

• A BCom Honours degree but preferably a BCom Honours degree in accounting/accounting sciences, with a completed or in progress higher diploma / master’s degree in taxation favourable, plus a minimum of 5 years South African Corporate tax experience
• Big 4 firm experience preferable
• Excellent supervisory, analytical, and leadership ability
• A commitment to learning in a tax technology environment
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Process oriented with excellent documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Mature, proactive, committed, highly motivated and driven team player

What we look for

• We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development and are keen to build a fulfilling career.
• We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations solve complex tax issues.
• If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offer

• A competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
• A range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.
• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry.
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.