Tax & Regulatory Services- Business Tax (Financial Services Industry) Manager at Deloitte South Africa in Lagos, LA

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manager to join our Business Tax team, with a focus on clients in the financial services industry. Responsibilities Lead the delivery of corporate income tax compliance, tax provisioning, tax audit support and advisory engagements for clients across financial services and real estate   sectors. Apply deep technical expertise in the provision of bespoke tax solutions on corporate and transaction tax engagements. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and acting as trusted advisor to clients on transactions. Manage tax authority enquiries, audits and disputes; and helping clients mitigate tax risks and exposures. Help clients navigate tax and regulatory issues in transactions. Support multinational companies in addressing complex tax issues. Work with teams of tax experts across multiple jurisdictions. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and acting as trusted advisor to clients on transactions. Train, supervise and develop junior team members. Possess a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.A., B.Eng./B.Tech., etc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in any discipline with a minimum of second class upper/upper credit division. Have a minimum of five credits in WASSCE Ordinary Level/NECO subjects or acceptable equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting only Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in corporate or business tax, including substantial experience advising clients in the financial services industry and managing complex engagements. ICAN/ACCA qualified. Strong technical knowledge of Nigerian tax laws with exposure to international tax and cross-border structuring. Proven experience managing multiple projects and leading transaction workstreams. Effective verbal and written communication, presentation and client management skills. Advanced MS Office skills (particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Good understanding of the financial services industry. Good interpersonal skills. Good working capital management, understanding timelines, development of templates for specific task and management of client relationships. Good working professional relationship with the regulatory authorities.   Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life. Be yourself, and more. We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance. You shape how we make impact. Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute. Be the leader you want to be. Be the leader you want to be. Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader. Have as many careers as you want. We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors. Our TVP is about relationships – between leaders and their people, the firm and its people, peers, and within in our communities. 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. Application Deadline:  31 October 2026 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 res