Job Vacancies at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Job Purpose

To manage, implement and report on mandatory training courses rolled out to staff and partners in the South Market Area. Assist in the overall management of the Assurance L&D function.

Job Profile

Principal Accountabilities

L&D – Reporting to Assurance L&D Associate Director

• Assist the L&D Partner & Associate Director with tasks to be performed to manage the L&D department;
• Facilitate on core Assurance training courses in Gauteng primarily, and the rest of SMA occasionally;
• Monitor and manage the quality of training presented; throughout the year and formally on a quarterly basis
• Provide oversight of administrative tasks performed by the L&D administrators relating to reporting and other administrative tasks;
• Respond to ad hoc queries from trainees and L&D managers relating to L&D matters;
• Manage a network of L&D reps across SMA
• Support the AD in the development and rollout of technical and digital training at an intermediary level for SMA Assurance;
• Development and monitoring of training particular to the NGA roll-out
• Tailor global materials for local methodology and ECR findings;
• Release of training material to the practice;
• Assist with reporting to Territory Assurance Leader and Assurance Exco;
• Meet with Line of Service leads on a quarterly basis, presenting key L&D statistics and assisting with actions to be taken as a result of trends identified
• Report on L&D related statistics to Gauteng and Regional offices on a Monthly basis;
• Perform Proactive monitoring twice a month for all lines of services;
• Assist with drafting of communications to be sent to the Practice;
• Setup of curricula on Vantage based on approved Curriculum Plans
• Assist with improving of processes followed in the National Function
• Assist with the hosting of National Assurance L&D Network Calls
• Drive the uptake and roll-out of 3rd party learning platforms e.g. Kubicle and LinkedIn Learning
• Support the MRAT team in a L&D capacity to roll out training, assessments and training programmes
• Run automations for L&D to deploy Aura training files, report on instructor feedback and pull bulk training records.
• Manage monthly Target Audience changes for Core Assurance Training Assignment.

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Role Summary:

As a Tax Compliance Consultant, you will provide tax compliance services to PwC’s clients.  All tax compliance and associated tasks must be completed in an efficient, professional and timely manner, providing a high quality of service to the client.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Relevant South African degree / diploma with Taxation as core module

Experience required:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in tax compliance and tax administration

Responsibilities of role:

• All tax compliance and tax administrative related work, i.e.
• Administration of provisional and final income tax returns, and other SARS related returns, including companies, trusts, individuals and PBO’s.
• Maintenance of tax clients on tax management software (GreatSoft) and SARS eFiling.
• Completion and Review income tax returns and assessments on eFiling and manage all SARS correspondence.
• Liaison with SARS, clients and staff regarding assessments, objections, disputes, refunds, queries, income tax registrations and deregistrations etc.
• Following up on outstanding SARS matters.
• Meet with SARS on behalf of clients and PwC.
• Ensure that clients’ tax compliance affairs are kept up to date and SARS deadlines are met, delivering quality tax services.
• Complete and submit VDP-applications.
• Approval of International Transfers (AIT) and tax compliance status requests
• Responding to SARS verification queries.
• Client and PwC staff consultations regarding tax compliance and tax administration matters.
• Support tax compliance co-team members and manager.
• Comply with internal risk management procedures.
• Issuing fees and following up on debtors.
• General administrative tasks.
• Attend internal and external training and comply with annual CPD requirements.
• Training and coaching of staff.

Skill sets required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, should focus on detail, be accurate, organised and able to work independently within a team environment.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and pro-active towards tasks and deadlines
• Sound computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, etc.) and administration skills.
• Experience on GreatSoft or similar tax database package advantageous
• Sound knowledge and experience in the South African Income Tax Act and Tax administration Act, dealings with SARS and SARS eFiling.
• Registered tax practitioner or willing to register as a tax practitioner.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Must be prepared to work overtime if required.
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport

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Role Summary:

The DCMO lead will help design, implement and run SATIC’s day to day operational ‘nerve centre’, providing independent insight and control for the business and customers across the end-to-end delivery lifecycle, including business strategy, planning and prioritisation, services execution and continuous improvement - and all based on accurate, automated management information with a relentless focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

The DCMO lead be responsible for establishing a high performing business wide delivery management & reporting function which:

• Sets direction through business plan development on a formal FY basis
• Delivers and analyses operational MI and performance data
• Identifies operational challenges and areas for improvement
• Oversees agreed internal change management initiatives

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• BCom in Business Management or related desired
• Post graduate qualification desired
• Portfolio / Programme / Project management certification desired

Experience required:

• Enterprise wide business reporting, strategic development and planning
• Experience in working with global, cross functional teams

Responsibilities of role:

• Developing and executing the DCMO function’s strategy
• Orchestrating the development of the annual business plan and monitoring its delivery progress including RIO (risks issues and opportunities) management
• Data Analysis: Analysing data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can help improve SATIC operations and decision-making.
• Report Development: Creating and maintaining reports and dashboards that provide valuable information to various stakeholders across multiple governance forums
• Team Management: Supervising a team of analysts or reporting specialists, assigning tasks, and ensuring the team meets deadlines and quality standards.
• Data Quality Assurance: Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data used in reports and addressing any data quality issues.
• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborating with internal teams and external clients to understand reporting requirements and presenting findings and insights to leadership.
• Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with reporting tools and software such as Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, or other relevant software.
• Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to streamline reporting processes and enhance efficiency.
• Compliance: Ensuring that reporting practices adhere to relevant PwC Network and industry standards.
• Training and Development: Providing training and guidance to team members to enhance their reporting skills.
• Problem Solving: Addressing reporting-related challenges and finding solutions to optimise reporting capabilities.
• Documentation: Maintaining documentation of reporting processes, methodologies, and best practices.
• Continuous Learning: Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging reporting technologies.
• Fostering strong relationships within the local and wider PwC network promoting whole ecosystem collaboration

Skill sets required:

• Enterprise level portfolio/programme management, MI reporting and governance expertise
• Data preparation, analysis and interpretation, advanced Excel / Google Sheets and PowerBI skills
• Ability to work within a fast-paced ‘start-up’ environment.  Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise 
• Service-oriented attitude, proactive thinker, networker, information seeker and team player 
• Senior stakeholder management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as advanced presentation skills
• Leadership and organisational abilities
• Strategic planning and initiative designs