Tax Manager - Business Tax

Job Description

We are seeking a technically strong and client-focused Tax Manager to join our Business Tax practice. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of tax compliance and advisory engagements, providing high-quality tax solutions to a diverse range of local and multinational clients. The role requires sound technical knowledge of corporate income taxation, deferred taxation and tax accounting, together with strong project management, client relationship management and leadership skills.

The Tax Manager will be responsible for managing multiple engagements, supervising engagement teams, ensuring technical excellence, and supporting the growth of the firm's tax practice through exceptional client service and business development.

The holder of this position will ensure that assignments are carried out to the highest standards in order to provide outstanding value to clients and the Firm; develop high-performing people and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters; and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service.

What you will do

Client Service and Technical Delivery

• Manage the delivery of corporate tax compliance and advisory engagements for a portfolio of clients across various industries.
• Prepare and review corporate income tax computations, tax returns, deferred tax calculations and tax provisions.
• Provide practical advice on corporate income tax, withholding taxes and other direct tax matters.
• Advise clients on the application of Malawi tax legislation and relevant accounting standards affecting taxation.
• Support clients in implementing tax-efficient business structures and managing tax risks.
• Assist clients during tax audits, reviews and investigations, including preparing responses to tax authority queries.
• Conduct tax health checks and identify opportunities to improve tax governance and compliance.
• Research technical tax issues and prepare well-rereasoned technical opinions and client memoranda.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate implications to clients and engagement teams.
• Deliver robust Advisory Services

Support and deliver tax advisory projects in areas including:

• Corporate tax planning
• Tax compliance
• Deferred tax and tax accounting (IAS 12)
• Tax due diligence
• Business and investment restructuring
• Tax risk management
• Transaction support
• Cross-border tax matters
• Tax incentives and exemptions
• Tax governance and process improvement
• Collaboration with Audit & Assurance, and Transfer Pricing and other specialist teams where required

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with client management teams.
• Serve as a trusted adviser by providing timely, practical and commercially focused tax advice.
• Manage client expectations and ensure engagements are delivered within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services that address client needs.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations.

Engagement Management

• Plan, coordinate and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Allocate work effectively across engagement teams.
• Review work prepared by Assistant Managers, Senior Associates and Associates.
• Ensure compliance with firm methodologies, quality standards and professional requirements.
• Manage engagement budgets, billing and financial performance.

Leadership and Team Development

• Supervise, coach and mentor junior team members.
• Provide technical guidance and constructive feedback.
• Support performance management and learning initiatives.
• Foster collaboration, accountability and a culture of continuous improvement.

Business Development

• Support the preparation of proposals, tenders and client presentations.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships.
• Participate in networking events and marketing initiatives.
• Contribute to thought leadership through technical articles, presentations and client updates.

Risk Management and Quality

• Ensure all engagements comply with professional standards, firm policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify and manage engagement risks proactively.
• Maintain high-quality documentation and work papers.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity and professional conduct.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related field.

Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA or equivalent (or significant progress with the same).

Additional Information

Experience

Typically 5+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably within a professional services environment.

Experience managing corporate tax compliance and advisory engagements.

Experience supervising teams and reviewing technical work.

Exposure to multinational clients and complex tax matters is desirable.

Previous experience in a Big 4 or leading professional services firm is advantageous.

Strong Tax Technical Competencies

Behavioural competencies

• Strong technical and analytical capability
• Commercial awareness
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Excellent client relationship management
• Project and time management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Team leadership and coaching capability
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• High ethical standards and professional integrity
• Key Performance Indicators

Technical Competencies

• Malawi tax framework
• Corporate income tax
• Deferred taxation (IAS 12)
• Tax accounting
• Withholding taxes
• Capital gains taxation
• Tax compliance processes
• Tax audits and dispute resolution

• Tax risk management
• Business restructuring
• Financial reporting standards relevant to taxation
• Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Leadership Competencies

Performance will be measured against:

• Delivery of high-quality client engagements
• Technical accuracy and quality of work
• Client satisfaction and retention
• Achievement of engagement budgets and profitability targets
• Timely completion of assignments
• Effective management and development of team members
• Contribution to business development initiatives
• Compliance with quality, risk management and regulatory requirements

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

Leadership 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.

Why Deloitte?

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.

Deloitte opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our borders. We value differences, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and thinking styles.

Our purpose

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world.#Makinganimpactthatmatters

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If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online:Deloitte East Africa Careers portal.

To the successful candidates, the Firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package, a highly energized team environment comprising individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it.

Please ensure your updated resume and academic certificates (University and High school) are attached for your application to be considered.

Your details will be treated with confidentiality and will not be shared with any third party.

Closing date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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We actively support the inclusion of people with disabilities and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. We recognise and value the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

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