VAT Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

JOB PURPOSE:

• The successful candidate will be required to provide tax advice to clients which includes the implementation of tailored tax solutions.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage a range of VAT assignments reporting to Managers and or Partners and advise clients on a variety of issues such as: improving margins, identifying risk, structuring, compliance, VAT accounting and mergers and acquisitions.
• Assist in the audit of Tax as part of the extenal audit of clients and provide opinions on audit issues relating to tax balances on financial statements, where necessary
• Utilising technology to efficiently and effectively perform tasks
• Liaising with clients and colleagues to provide Tax Consulting Services.
• Producing high level VAT opinions that add value to clients' business.
• Research on technical issues
• Handling ad-hoc tax issues, including advising on new tax legislation
• Compliance with risk management procedures.
• Processing the VAT data and information;
• Sampling & review tax supporting documents;
• Automated data analysis;
• Data exception management;
• Facilitating SARS audits;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Accounting/Law
• CA qualification will be advantageous 

EXPERIENCE:

• Accounting or commercial experience

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Accounting or commercial experience
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Proficient research skills
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent organisational and time management skills;
• Customer focus driven;
• Takes initiative on personal development
• Customer focus driven;
• Takes initiative on personal development
• Managing relationships with:
• X-Los Relevant Partners
• National Tax team
• Relevant firm subject matter experts
• Portfolio Managers