Senior Manager - International Tax and Transaction Services at Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

Skills and attributes for success

• Assisting with buy side and sell side due diligences
• Assisting in advising clients on the structuring of business transactions and tax implications thereof
• Drafting of opinions for clients on the tax consequences of restructures, mergers and acquisitions, as well as other pertinent matters
• Research of complex tax issues
• Interpretation of tax legislation
• Liaison with SARS and Counsel regarding complex and uncertain tax matters
• Assisting with the implementation of transactions, including:
• Review of financial models
• Review of tax implications of Transaction legal documentation

Responsibilities in respect of the above will include:

• Planning assignment approaches including understanding client expectations and scoping work
• Pro-actively identifying areas of contention, discussing with the engagement team and proposing solutions where possible
• Ensuring timely delivery (this includes independently structuring complete reports/presentations of board level quality for even the most complex deal, focusing on creating impact)
• Financial portfolio management, including WIP management, billings and cash collection
• Complying with risk management procedures
• Training and performance management of consultants
• Managing the work performance of consultants
• Expanding professional network internally and externally
• Supervising office administration functions
• Supports broader service line leadership in diagnosing the health of the client relationships
• Heavily involved in identifying relationship building needs for the leadership team
• Positions self as a trusted adviser with senior clients on a broad range of TAX topics, and able to open up conversations on new areas

Key Internal Clients / Relationships

• ITTS partners and team
• The larger tax community and staff
• Cross-service line partners and managers
• Relevant firm subject matter experts
• Strategy and Transactions team

To qualify for the role you must have

• CA (SA), TA (SA) or admitted attorney
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts succinctly and clearly to clients
• Experience managing budgets, projects and people
• Ability to develop relationships with clients and provide a high level of client service
• Excellent interpersonal skills and time management capabilities
• The ability to work at a fast pace, often with shifting responsibilities
• Minimum of 8 years’ related experience

Ideally, you will also have

• A consistent record of excellence in a professional services environment
• Experience in one of the Big 4 preferable