Audit of Tax: Senior Associate 2 at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Role Summary:

PwC is seeking a Durban-based tax professional with experience in general corporate tax consulting, including audit of tax, tax compliance and general tax advisory services. 

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• BCom degree, majoring in Accounting, Financial Accounting or Law (mandatory)
• CA(SA), SAIT or admitted attorney (mandatory)
• Post-graduate tax qualification (preferred)

Experience required:

• At least one year post-article/post-SAIT practical experience working in a tax advisory environment (mandatory) 

Responsibilities of role:

• Perform audit of tax reviews (tax accrual reviews) from a corporate tax perspective, in support of the assessment of the income tax balance on financial statements. This would include both income tax and deferred tax aspects;
• Preparation and review of corporate tax accounting assignments;
• Preparation and review of corporate tax compliance assignments, including preparation, review and submission of income tax and provisional tax returns;
• Drafting of tax opinions and/or structuring decks on the tax implications of inter alia business transaction, restructures and alternative courses of actions;
• Corporate tax due diligence projects;
• Research of complex tax issues;
• Interpretation of tax legislation;
• Liaising with SARS and addressing queries raised by SARS; and
• Building, growing and maintaining business relationships with clients, assurance teams and other stakeholders.

Skill sets required:

• Ability to provide bespoke advice of the highest technical standard in a clear and concise manner (both in writing and at an interpersonal level); 
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a deadline driven environment;
• Well-rounded project and people management skills; 
• Ability to grasp, navigate and solve complex business problems;
• Organisation and time management skills; and
• Pays attention to detail.

Role related attributes:

• The ideal candidate will be: 
• Performance driven
• Sales-oriented
• Future-oriented
• Digitally fit
• Agile
• Resilient 
• Positive 
• Pro-active
• Eager to learn