About this role
About the Role Deloitte Tax & Legal is seeking a highly motivated Senior Tax Consultant to join the Business Tax practice. Based in Malawi (Blantyre or Lilongwe), the role involves delivering high-quality tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of local and multinational clients, supervising junior team members and contributing to client service delivery and team development. What You'll Do
- Tax Compliance: Prepare and review corporate income tax computations and tax returns for a portfolio of clients; prepare and review deferred tax calculations and tax accounting schedules in accordance with IAS 12; review withholding tax computations and other direct tax obligations; ensure statutory filing deadlines and client reporting requirements are met; maintain high-quality engagement documentation.
- Tax Advisory: Support and deliver tax advisory assignments across industries; research complex tax matters and prepare technical memoranda, reports and client presentations; assist clients with tax planning, restructurings, tax-efficient investment structures and tax risk management; support due diligence and transaction advisory engagements; analyze proposed transactions and advise on tax implications; monitor legislative developments.
- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with client management; serve as primary day-to-day contact; respond to inquiries; participate in meetings and provide practical, commercially focused advice.
- Engagement Management: Coordinate and manage multiple engagements; plan activities and monitor progress; review work prepared by Tax Consultants; escalate matters; assist in managing engagement budgets.
- Leadership and Coaching: Supervise and mentor Tax Consultants; support on-the-job learning and knowledge sharing; promote collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Business Development: Identify opportunities for additional services; assist in proposals and client communications; support marketing and thought leadership; build networks.
- Risk Management and Quality: Ensure engagements comply with standards and regulatory requirements. What We're Looking For
- Strong technical knowledge of corporate income taxation, deferred taxation and tax accounting; excellent analytical, project management and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in delivering client-focused tax compliance and advisory services; ability to supervise and develop junior professionals; comfortable working with Tax Managers and Partners.
- Ability to manage engagement delivery and maintain high-quality engagement documentation; proactive in identifying tax risks and opportunities; strong communication and relationship-building skills. Nice to Have