Tax Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Role Summary:

• PwC is seeking a tax professional looking to gain experience in general corporate tax consulting in the financial services industry, including audit of tax, tax compliance and general tax advisory services.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• BCom degree, majoring in Financial Accounting (mandatory)
• CA(SA) or in the process of qualifying (mandatory)
• Post-graduate tax qualification (optional)

Experience required:

• Experience working in the financial services industry(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