Corporate International Tax - Senior Manager at PwC South Africa

Job Description & Summary
We are searching for an experienced corporate tax specialist to join our International Tax Services team as a Senior Manager.
The role requires deep technical expertise in the fields of South African corporate income tax and tax treaty law, and the ability to effectively apply such knowledge to complex cross-border business operations, corporate transactions and structures within an ever-changing global tax landscape.

Principal Accountabilities (KPI's) :

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Act as a relationship manager of a portfolio of clients against individual and team Net Revenue targets;
• Act as the first point of call for clients and ensure timely delivery to the highest technical standard;
• Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring to junior team members;
• Perform technical reviews of draft deliverables prepared by junior team members;
• Report into a Partner / Director ultimately signing off client deliverables;
• Project manage integrated consulting assignments, where frequent dealings are to be expected with (1) Subject-matter experts of different lines of services, e.g transfer pricing, indirect tax, customs, deals, audit and/or compliance specialists, and (2) Subject-matter counterparts in foreign PwC offices.
• Support the sales strategy of leadership;
• Manage project economics pro-actively;
• Ensure team adherence to internal risk management policies;
• Keep abreast with the ever-changing tax landscape through relevant technical training;
• Develop deep knowledge of bespoke PwC developed digital tools, applications and business processes.

Minimum Qualification:

• Applicable degree(s) in accounting, law, commerce and/or finance.
• Postgraduate studies in Taxation will be advantageous.
• Exposure to studies, training courses, seminars or task groups in the field of international tax will be advantageous. Professional qualification (CA / attorney) will be advantageous.

Experience:

• 5+ years relevant experience in the field of corporate international tax .

Key Knowledge and Skills:

• Deep knowledge of South African corporate income tax, corporate structures and transactions, tax treaty law and global developments in the field of international tax.
• Ability to provide bespoke advice of the highest technical standard in a clear and concise manner.
• 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.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Performance driven
• Sales-oriented
• Future-oriented
• Digitally fit
• Agile
• Resilient
• Positive
• Pro-active
• Eager to learn

Closing Date: 31st, May 2022