Senior Manager/ Associate Director - Transaction Tax | EY South AfricaErnst & Young Global Limited • Johannesburg, ZA
Senior Manager / Associate Director - Transaction Tax | EY South Africa
Ernst & Young Global Limited • Johannesburg, ZA
19 days ago
Job descriptionEY’s Transaction Tax practice is growing rapidly, supporting a dynamic market where tax is increasingly central to deal strategy and execution. You’ll be part of a team that advises on all stages of the transaction lifecycle – from due diligence and structuring, to post-deal integration and internal reorganisations. The role offers exceptional breadth and visibility, working across sectors and borders, often on landmark deals shaping South Africa’s economic landscape. Lead complex engagements across buy-side and sell-side transactions for both corporate and private equity clients. Advise on structuring, diligence, and modelling, providing commercially focused tax insights and identifying value opportunities. Review transaction documentation (including sale agreements, merger terms, and financing structures) and provide technical input on tax exposures and mitigations. Collaborate with cross-border teams, coordinating global advice and integrating international tax considerations. Coach and develop your team, ensuring technical excellence and high-quality client delivery. Contribute to business development and thought leadership by staying across emerging trends in corporate and international tax. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex engagements. Strong technical knowledge of corporate and transaction tax, including restructurings and M&A-related issues. Deep understanding of South African tax legislation, and awareness of international principles impacting cross-border deals. Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively. Commercial acumen and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. CA(SA), Admitted Attorney, or equivalent professional qualification. Relevant experience in corporate, M&A or transaction tax within a law firm, professional services or in-house advisory environment. Demonstrated experience in tax due diligence, deal structuring, and post-acquisition planning. Proven experience managing budgets, projects, and people. Experience advising private equity and multinational clients. Exposure to cross-border tax structuring or international tax planning. A passion for mentoring, developing talent, and sharing technical knowledge. Accounting / Financial Services jobs
Job title : Senior Manager / Associate Director - Transaction Tax | EY South Africa
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : December 11, 2025
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