Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Manager at Deloitte

Job Description

• Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join our dynamic Tax & Legal M&A Team as a Tax Senior Manager and play a pivotal role in advising on complex transactions and driving impactful outcomes for our clients.

As a Tax Senior Manager, you will:

• Advise clients on intricate transactions, including group reorganisations, unbundling, BEE transactions, and tax-efficient acquisitions/disposals of shares or businesses. You will provide hands-on assistance throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Prepare and review detailed financial and transaction step models (Excel/PowerPoint), ensuring alignment with tax objectives.
• Review key transaction agreements and resolutions, prepare/review implementation checklists, and project manage multi-disciplinary advisory teams.
• Lead vendor and purchaser tax due diligence reviews, preparing comprehensive reports.
• Assist in developing the sales pipeline, drafting/reviewing engagement proposals, performing risk management procedures, and managing assignment finances.
• Collaborate closely with a highly skilled team in Johannesburg under the guidance of Directors and Associate Directors.

Qualifications

• CA (SA), or Admitted Attorney, or Masters or Higher Diploma in Taxation

Minimum 7 years working experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role and 4-6 years’ experience in a Corporate Tax and/or M&A Tax. Must have experience in the following:

• Tax accrual/return reviews and Tax Due Diligence Reviews
• Tax Structuring experience
• Project/team management experience

Key Competencies

• Clearly communicate complex deal structures to clients.
• Advise on key tax aspects of transaction agreements and resolutions.
• Analyse tax issues, identify exposures, and recommend risk mitigation.
• Prepare and review transaction models to optimise structures.
• Apply market knowledge to maintain a competitive edge.
• Inspire others to live our purpose and values.
• Build strong relationships and influence across networks.
• Anticipate client needs and drive high performance.
• Translate strategy into clear team goals.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent.