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.