Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution Specialist 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:

• 1-3 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:

• Assist in advising a portfolio of corporate or high net worth clients on complex and uncertain tax dispute matters in a team context;
• Drafting of opinions/objections/appeals/VDP’s for clients as well as submitting to
• SARS and corresponding with SARS;
• Research of complex tax dispute/administrative related issues; 
• Liaison with various stakeholders in a tax dispute e.g. SARS, Counsel, subject- matter specialists.
• Interpretation and application of substantive and procedural tax legislation; 
• Assist with the implementation of agreed advice with SARS
• Assistance with billings, debtors and assignment budgeting.
• Compliance with risk management procedures.

Skill sets required:

• Strong research skills.
• Ability to provide solutions to business problems – analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and work under pressure.
• Organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Pays attention to detail.