Tax Technology Senior Manager

at  Deloitte

Company Description
Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organisation”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Learn how Deloitte makes an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com.

WHAT IMPACT WILL YOU MAKE?

At Deloitte we have a clear purpose, to make an impact that matters to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. From professional development to leadership opportunities and career advancement, we empower our people to be their very best - because that’s how you make an impact.
Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 6 years’ experience in a relevant role.

EXPERIENCE

• Deep level of experience with Excel Automation and VBA coding

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Living our Purpose - Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
Influence - Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
Performance drive - Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
Strategic direction - Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
Talent development - Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The holder of this position will be responsible for developing and implementing tax technology solutions for clients and business units within Tax and identifying opportunities that could be resolved through the use of technology.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Participate in department and business unit level technology strategic initiatives;
• Development, design and implementation of tax compliance tools (such as income tax solutions) for the business units use and clients, where applicable;
• Evaluating the client’s tax and business requirements to build the optimal Tax design leveraging on technology;
• Develop/ maintain good working relationships with key client and internal stakeholders and keep them informed of challenges/ risks/ issues with technical solutions being implemented;
• Continually research current and emerging technologies and propose changes;
• Be in charge and the custodian of the applicable technological tools and templates in use by the business units within Tax & Legal;
• Assist the business units in identifying the global tax technological tools, lead implementation/deployment of such tools and customizing/domesticating these tools for proper use by the business unit;
• Actively participate in business development activities aimed at growing the business tax portfolio and revenues;
• Train and coach (classroom and on-job) other staff in the department on the various tax technological tools.

YOUR ROLE AS A LEADER

At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

OUR PURPOSE

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world. #Makinganimpactthatmatters
At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent