BRANDON DODDS

As a Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax Consultant at Deloitte, I specialise in providing tax advisory services related to both buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions. My role primarily involves conducting comprehensive due diligence and vendor due diligence, where I identify, analyze, and advise on tax risks and liabilities that may impact potential transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Due Diligence and Vendor Due Diligence: Leading tax due diligence reviews for buyers and preparing vendor due diligence reports, focusing on identifying potential tax liabilities, structuring issues, and compliance risks.
• Tax Analysis: Conducting in-depth analysis of target company financials, including reviewing balance sheets, income statements, and other relevant documents, while assessing potential tax issues through the lens of local tax laws, including the Income Tax Act, Tax Administration Act, and Companies Act.
• Client Interaction & Advisory: Engaging with clients and vendors to obtain detailed insights on company structures, operations, and tax positions, asking strategic questions to uncover hidden risks and opportunities. My advice is designed to be clear, actionable, and tailored to meet client objectives, fostering trust and facilitating the closure of transactions.
• Tax Structuring & Risk Mitigation: Providing clients with strategic tax advice on structuring deals, addressing tax liabilities, and proposing solutions to mitigate risks, with the aim of ensuring a smooth transaction process and minimizing unforeseen tax exposures.
• Compliance and Reporting: Supporting clients in processing tax returns and ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations, coordinating with cross-functional teams to provide integrated solutions across legal, financial, and operational domains.
• Ongoing Client Relationships: Assisting clients throughout the deal lifecycle, from initial consultation through to post-transaction reporting, while building long-term relationships to secure future engagements and go-forward work.

Skills and Expertise:

• Deep understanding of M&A tax principles, corporate tax law, and regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in interpreting financial data and tax statutes
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax issues in a clear and concise manner
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Skils learnt

• Customer Interaction & Problem-Solving: Developing strong communication skills by assisting customers with product inquiries.
  Resolving customer complaints and concerns with patience and professionalism, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  
• Sales Skills: Upselling and cross-selling products based on customer needs. Understanding customer requirements and suggesting relevant products.
  
  

• Skills learnt:
• Excel Skills
• Accounting knowledge
• Tax knowledge
• Time Management (Meeting Deadlines)
• Teamwork
• Professional communication
• Client communication
• Understanding of the culture of a successful company
• Critical thinking

• Skills learnt:
• Mediated customers’ complaints to find the best solutions for all parties