Tax Consultant (Junior - Senior)

Key Performance Areas:

• Under guidance, supporting on delivery of designated Tax engagements/projects, and managing the implementation of agreed deliverables;
• Delivering client service according to relevant Deloitte standards, policies and ethical principles;
• Assisting in the preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations on request;
• Generating innovative solutions on projects/engagements in collaboration with team members to enhance/renew service offerings to clients;
• Collecting, assimilating and analysing relevant data using standard tools and data visualizations to help surface insights and solutions;
• Building and maintaining relationships with the client and relevant Government ministries;
• Conducting research on the client, understanding the clients goals and needs, and communicating regularly with the client;
• Developing knowledge of service areas and Deloitte tax service delivery models;
• Attending to tax compliance by understanding the different tax rules;
• Identifying risk and issues and documents with technical support;
• Identifying legislative changes that are applicable to the client and raising these with the client team;
• Developing a solid understanding in Tax Accounting and the compliance and planning aspects of tax;
• Gathering information to prepare returns including content of relevant returns;
• Preparing tax returns and refunds, calculations of risk and potential penalties, and following up with appropriate authorities;
• Using Deloitte tools and technology resources to prepare tax returns and interest for delayed payments;
• Performing basic technical, risk, and opportunity analyses based on client facts and circumstances, trade flows, and processes;
• Applying compliance obligations and timelines, rights and obligations of taxpayers in respect of all taxes;
• Joining meetings with tax authorities to discuss client issues;
• Keeping up to date with tax authority and Deloitte strategies and policies;
• Interpreting client data and utilizing data for compliance and consulting purposes;
• Sharing knowledge, ideas, and information with others; and
• Contributing ideas to develop solutions, consulting with others as appropriate