Locations: Johannesburg, Dubai and New Delhi
MCTG Consulting is the leading global expert firm for companies and organizations facing transformation and crisis. We work with many of the world’s multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our senior team of consultants respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At MCTG Consulting, you will work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helped solve the biggest challenges making headlines. From day one, you will be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact.
About this Role
We are seeking a Consultant or a Senior Consultant to work across the Corporation Tax R&D tax relief teams. This role represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing team focusing on corporate tax compliance and advisory work. Our team has significant experience working with a wide range of groups, both in South Africa and around the world-listed and inbound, across a number of industries, including manufacturing, retail, real estate, hospitality, life sciences and technology.
Alongside this capability, we have a leading specialist Life Science tac capability and the role sits partially within this team. With over 100 recurring clients, the Life Sciences team is the greatest specialist tax team serving this sector in some countries. Our team is also very active in tax policy and has a significant influence over recent years on developments relevant to companies operating in Life Sciences.
You will be working with some of the high-profile clients with MCTG Consulting and will be encouraged to take the lead with the day-to-day relationships with clients.
Responsibilities and duties
- Supporting the senior team with preparation and supervision of tax compliance and reporting projects
- Assisting with tax advisory work in transactions, structuring and international taxation.
- Preparing and supervision of the Life Sciences R&D tax relief claims and review of qualifying expenditure. No previous experience is required and we ca provide the necessary training.
- Contributing to our work on tax policy and feeding into meetings and submission with relevant Governmental departments.
- Taking ownership of the day-to-day relationships with certain clients.
- Liaising with other members of the tax team as required.
- Assisting with the evolution of best practice tools and templates to increase efficiency
- Delegating work to managing the junior members of the tax team
- Actively keeping up to date on technical matters and dealing with detailed technical queries raised, coordinating the preparation of practical, robustly supported advice.
- Taking ownership of projects in relation to WIP management and billing
- Undertaking training both for clients and internally as required.
What you will need to succeed
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field.
- ACA, CTA or equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience of tax with a focus on corporation tax compliance
- An ability to communicate (verbal and written) complex technical issues in a straightforward and practical way to tax and non-tax specialists.
- Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail
- Outgoing and personable and able to integrate with a team and interact with colleagues of all ages.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a varied workload under pressure
- Prove ability to take ownership of projects and come to decisions independently whilst being supported by the senior team.
- Demonstrable skills at building and maintain relationships with colleagues within and outside tax teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Salary ranges
- R560 000 – R1 250 000 (Johannesburg)per year depending on experience, skills and qualifications
- 680, 000 Lakhs to 750,000 Lakhs per year (New Delhi) depending on experience, skills and qualifications
