Senior Tax Consultant, Business Tax

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Senior Tax Consultant to join our Business Tax practice. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of local and multinational clients. Working closely with Tax Managers and Partners, the Senior Tax Consultant will manage day-to-day engagement delivery, supervise junior team members, and provide practical, commercially focused tax advice.

This role requires strong technical knowledge of corporate income taxation, deferred taxation and tax accounting, together with excellent analytical, project management and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will contribute to the firm's commitment to delivering exceptional client service while supporting the development of junior professionals.

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

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and review corporate income tax computations and tax returns for a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare and review deferred tax calculations and tax accounting schedules in accordance with IAS 12.
• Review withholding tax computations and other direct tax obligations.
• Identify tax risks, opportunities and compliance issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Ensure statutory filing deadlines and client reporting requirements are met.
• Maintain high-quality engagement documentation in accordance with firm standards.

Tax Advisory

• Support and deliver tax advisory assignments across a range of industries.
• Research complex tax matters and prepare technical memoranda, reports and client presentations.
• Assist clients with tax planning, business restructurings, tax-efficient investment structures and tax risk management.
• Support tax due diligence, transaction support and other advisory engagements.
• Analyse proposed transactions and advise on their tax implications.
• Monitor legislative developments and communicate their impact to clients and engagement teams.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with client management teams.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients.
• Respond to client enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations.
• Deliver practical, commercially focused advice that addresses client needs.

Engagement Management

• Coordinate and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.
• Plan engagement activities and monitor progress against agreed timelines.
• Review work prepared by Tax Consultants and provide constructive feedback.
• Escalate significant technical or commercial matters to Managers where appropriate.
• Assist in managing engagement budgets and ensuring efficient delivery.

Leadership and Coaching

• Supervise, mentor and coach Tax Consultants and new team members.
• Support on-the-job learning and technical development.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices across the team.
• Promote collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Business Development

• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations and client communications.
• Support marketing initiatives, seminars and thought leadership activities.
• Build professional networks that contribute to the growth of the practice.

Risk Management and Quality

• Ensure engagements comply with professional standards, firm methodologies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high standards of technical quality and accuracy.
• Protect confidential client information.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity and professionalism.

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

Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA or equivalent, or substantial progress towards completion.

Experience

Typically 3–5 years of relevant tax experience, preferably within a professional services environment.

Experience preparing and reviewing corporate tax compliance work.

Exposure to tax advisory engagements and client-facing responsibilities.

Experience supervising junior staff is advantageous.

Previous Big 4 or leading professional services experience is preferred.

Behavioural competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong organisational skills
• A proactive approach to learning
• Professionalism and integrity
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace new challenges
• Commitment to delivering high-quality client service
• Performance in keeping with Key Performance Indicators

Technical Competencies

Working knowledge of, or willingness to develop expertise in:

• Malawi Taxation framework
• Corporate income tax
• Deferred taxation (IAS 12)
• Tax accounting
• Withholding taxes
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Financial statement analysis
• Tax research methodologies
• Behavioural Competencies

Performance will be measured against:

• Accuracy and quality of work
• Timely completion of assigned engagements
• Compliance with statutory and client deadlines
• Technical development and learning progress
• Client service and responsiveness
• Team collaboration and contribution
• Adherence to firm quality and risk management standards
• Progress towards professional qualifications

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.

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.

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.

If you require reasonable accommodations in relation to your disability and neurodiverse needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to make adjustments to suit your individual needs.

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