Global Employer Services: High Net Worth Individuals & Expatriate Tax - Senior Consultant (JHB/KZN) at Deloitte

Job Description

• We are looking for a passionate and motivated Tax Senior Consultant to join our Global Employer Services (GES) practice, specialising in expatriate tax and personal tax, delivering quality tax compliance and advisory services to High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) and global mobility clients.

Role Requirements:

Support our Managers and Senior Leaders with growing the GES practice and offer exceptional tax advisory and compliance services to our HNWI and global mobility clients:

• Client Delivery: Manage end-to-end tax compliance and advisory projects for HNWI as well expatriate tax personal income tax returns. Ability to provide expert guidance on double taxation agreements and cross-border tax issues.
• Technical Expertise: Apply in-depth knowledge of South African tax legislation, SARS processes, and global mobility trends. Advise clients on the implications of recent and upcoming tax law changes.
• Relationship Management: Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, industry bodies, and internal stakeholders. Handle challenging conversations with professionalism and escalate appropriately.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and coach junior staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development. Contribute to team vision and align efforts with broader business strategy.
• Innovation & Technology: Identify opportunities to leverage technology and automation to improve client service and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• BCom or equivalent, plus a postgraduate qualification in Taxation (Honours or Masters in Tax is preferred).

Experience:

• More than 3 years’ experience in tax compliance and tax advisory, in a client-facing role, focused on HNWI and/or expatriate personal tax.
• Exposure to global mobility, expatriate tax, double taxation agreements, and cross-border tax advisory.
• Tax dispute resolution and risk management expertise

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of South African tax legislation, particularly personal income tax and familiarity with SARS practice and filing processes.
• Strong grasp of tax compliance, tax dispute resolution, and risk management.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to quality.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop others. Team player.