Job Description

An opportunity exists in the Tax Advisory Division of Mazars; an international professional services firm, the role is national and would be able to sit anywhere in the country.The purpose of the role is to independently attend to and lead transfer pricing assignments, carry out research relating to a variety of tax and other related issues (covering the full spectrum of transfer pricing) and to compile appropriate reports/opinions/letters and other documents. To review reports/opinions/letters and documents prepared by other tax advisors/clients and to liaise with clients, their advisors and SARS where appropriate.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Research
• Drafting of comprehensive transfer pricing documentation including, conducting functional analysis interviews; attending to economic analysis and industry analysis Consulting and tax advice, including transfer pricing reviews and planning
• Tax administration and dispute resolution
• Budget management in respect of client engagements
• Manage risk management procedures
• Manage individual/business unit work performance
• Articles and other client communication material
• Training & development
• Assist with department budgets
• Recommend billing amounts and timings
• Role model the organisational culture and instil culture in others
• Mentoring and coaching
• Maintain client relationships
• Grow client portfolio
• Identify cross-selling opportunities

• Accounting/Legal/Economics degree plus post graduate tax qualification
• Minimum of 3-5 years specific tax consulting experience as a client- facing Tax Consultant in a professional services environment
• Minimum of 3 years transfer pricing experience is essential
• Sound knowledge of OECD transfer pricing guidelines as well as South African transfer pricing regulations and guidance
• Good business developer with a good network within the transfer pricing sector in South Africa
• Proven ability to manage people and clients
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office package)
• Familiarity with relevant software to perform comparable searches
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and situations
• Ability to gather information and solve problems
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Excellent relating and networking skills
• Ability to plan and organise activities
• Ability to apply professional / specialist / technical expertise
• Motivating/Communicating leadership style
• Strong project management stills
• Problem solver and effective, efficient decision maker
• Solutions Oriented

Mazars