NORMAN MEKGOE
Johannesburg
Summary
Results-driven International Tax professional with more than 15 years (7 of which were at Partner level) of progressive experience at Deloitte in South Africa and PwC in South Africa, the UK and the USA.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of South African (and other African countries) tax laws and tax law systems applicable to cross-border activities, including, income tax, withholding taxes, digital services tax, value-added tax, employees' tax and customs. Expertise includes providing clients with advice on tax implications, as well as, assisting with the implementation of mergers and acquisitions transactions, and financing and holding structures.
Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Tax and Director
Andersen
04.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with the firm's leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw operations of the tax department and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Provided SA and international tax advice to clients across all industries.
Independent Contractor
Deloitte
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Provide business development support to Business Tax (Corporate Tax) team with specific focus on increasing consulting revenues.
- Assist International Tax and M&A tax teams with delivery on key projects.
- Assist with managing relationships with select key clients of Tax practice.
Director (Partner Equivalent)
Deloitte
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided advice to multinational clients on tax implications of their inbound and outbound structures (e.g. holding and financing) and investments.
- Assisted clients with their implementation of specific international tax structures and processes.
- Helped multinational clients manage and mitigate tax risks on a variety of cross-border corporate transactions such as mergers & acquisitions.
- Led client meetings on advisory projects related to tax planning opportunities.
- Provided leadership, counseling, and career guidance for development and motivation of engagement team.
- Member of Deloitte International Tax Leadership committee representing Africa.
- Presented on international tax matters at various platforms and published Deloitte International Tax thought Leadership for Africa.
Director and Partner
PwC
07.2014 - 06.2019
- Led PwC Gauteng International Tax practice which achieved in excess 10% net revenue growth per annum from 2015 to 2019.
- Provided international tax advice to SA and foreign companies to manage and mitigate tax risk on transactions.
- Supervised Senior Managers, Managers and Consultants.
- Published thought leadership and presented on tax risk management and international tax matters at various international conferences and seminars.
- Prepared tax risk reports for external audit teams for inclusion in audit reports prepared for, among others, clients’ audit committees.
- Member of Human Capital committee for PwC Africa representing Tax & Legal.
- Member of management committee for Tax and Legal.
- Human Capital Leader for Tax and Legal.
Director
PwC
12.2011 - 06.2014
- Provided tax advice to US and Canadian groups with existing and planned investments in Africa (mainly South Africa).
- Researching and preparing materials for consulting projects related to tax planning considerations
- Drove business initiatives for PwC Africa in the USA.
Manager
PwC
04.2011 - 10.2011
- Provided international tax advice to FTSE 100 companies, including tax structuring of investments into South Africa and rest of Africa.
- Researching and preparing materials for consulting projects related to tax planning considerations
- Drove business development initiatives for PwC Africa in the UK.
Consultant to Senior Manager
PwC
02.2006 - 03.2011
- Researching and preparing materials for consulting projects related to tax planning considerations
- Provided training, mentoring, and supervising new and experienced Tax Consultants and Tax Seniors.
Assistant Manager
SizweNtsaluba VSP (now SNG Grant Thornton)
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Conducted current and deferred tax reviews on the year-end accounting packs of the firm's audit clients to ensure that the tax principles have been applied correctly and consistently and that the tax liability is not materially misstated.
- Produced and reviewed tax opinions and tax risk reports.
Consultant (Office of the Accountant-General)
National Treasury
11.2002 - 12.2003
- Developed accounting policies for SARS and government departments for financial reporting purposes.
- Assisted CFOs and other government officials with migration from cash basis of accounting to accrual basis of accounting.
- Provided technical assistance on issues of financial reporting, financial management and Public Finance Management Act.
Auditor
South African Revenue
09.2000 - 11.2002
- Planning and executing PAYE, VAT and income tax audits to ensure compliance with tax laws.
- Produced and reviewed reports to taxpayers to notify them of their tax liabilities.
- Assisted in developing ways to improve tax audit methodology.
Education
MCom (Tax) - SA And International Tax
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg11.2023
Post Graduate Diploma in International Tax - International Tax
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa02.2017
Higher Diploma in Tax Law - Tax Law
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa03.2003
BCom (Accounting) - Accounting
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa03.1998
Skills
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Business development
- Relationship management
- Staff management
- Communication
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial reporting
- Process implementation
Timeline
Head of Tax and Director
Andersen
04.2023 - Current
Independent Contractor
Deloitte
11.2022 - 03.2023
Director (Partner Equivalent)
Deloitte
07.2019 - 09.2021
Director and Partner
PwC
07.2014 - 06.2019
Director
PwC
12.2011 - 06.2014
Manager
PwC
04.2011 - 10.2011
Consultant to Senior Manager
PwC
02.2006 - 03.2011
Assistant Manager
SizweNtsaluba VSP (now SNG Grant Thornton)
01.2004 - 01.2006
Consultant (Office of the Accountant-General)
National Treasury
11.2002 - 12.2003
Auditor
South African Revenue
09.2000 - 11.2002
MCom (Tax) - SA And International Tax
University of Witwatersrand
Post Graduate Diploma in International Tax - International Tax
University of Johannesburg
Higher Diploma in Tax Law - Tax Law
University of The Witwatersrand
BCom (Accounting) - Accounting
University of The Western Cape
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