Global Employer Services (GES) Manager at Deloitte Consulting

Main Purpose of Job

Deloitte East Africa currently has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Tax & Legal team as a Global Employer Services (GES) Manager. The holder of this position will be responsible for ensuring that all assignments are carried out to the highest standards in order to provide outstanding value to clients and the Firm.

Job Description

• Manage the client portfolio as allocated.
• Ensure preparation of proposals, engagement letters and client take on procedures are completed timely.
• Manage the team to ensure client deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Manage working capital and debtors for client portfolio.
• Effectively manage all routine compliance and advisory engagements in a timely manner.
• Business development aimed at growing the GES portfolio and revenues.
• Manage and execute all global compliance assignments.
• Oversee the annual Individual Tax compliance for clients and ensure that the process is managed well and deadlines are met; liaise with client to provide the necessary documentation, preparation of the individual tax computations and tax returns; filing the tax returns within the deadline dates.
• Manage client communication.
• Train and coach (classroom and on-job) the junior staff.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce.
• At least 6 years’ professional tax experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience post-qualification with an international auditing/accountancy Firm.
• In depth knowledge/understanding of the Kenyan tax laws.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organization and planning skills.

Additional Information

Key Performance areas

Strategic Impact – Support the Partner on delivery of designated engagement / project and manage the implementation of the agreed deliverables.

Budgets / Profitability – Manage engagement budget through accurate budgeting, cost control and profitability management.

Tax Laws and Rules – Apply knowledge of current tax and proposed/pending legislation, their implications, and understand interaction across the Global Tax and Legal function.

Delivery Excellence – Demonstrate subject matter specialty and ability to share knowledge in one or more service lines within the Global Tax and Legal function.

Technical / Behavioural competencies

• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Sales skills.
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
• Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good financial knowledge.
• Sound business acumen.
• Negotiation skills.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Well-developed computer user skills.

Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities 

Living our Purpose – Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make.

Influence – Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people.

Performance drive – Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders.

Strategic direction – Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction.

Talent development – Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities.

How you’ll grow 

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.

From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.