Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

• Qualifications/ Certifications required: Relevant professional qualification (Admitted attorney and/or Postgraduate studies in Tax) A post-graduate tax qualification would be ideal
• Experience required: 3-7 years’ experience in a tax advisory environment with dedicated and notable experience in managing tax disputes for or against the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Responsibilities of role:

• Act as operational client contact on a portfolio of corporate or high net worth clients
• Advising clients on complex and uncertain tax dispute matters in a team context;
• Liaison and management of various stakeholders in a tax dispute e.g. SARS,
• Counsel, subject-matter specialists. Interpretation and application of substantive and procedural tax legislation
• Drafting and reviewing of correspondences to SARS, tax pleadings etc.;
• Implementation of agreed advice with SARS Management of billings, debtors and assignment budgeting.
• Mentoring and professional development of junior staff members.
• Compliance with risk management procedures.

Skill sets required:

• Ability to provide solutions to business problems – analytical skills.
• Good client relationship management skills.
• Good communication, legal writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure towards deadlines.
• Organisation and time management skills.
• People management skills -
• Coaching and providing feedback and delegation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and multi-task.