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Job Description & Summary

A career within Deals Transaction Services, will provide you the opportunity to help organisations realise the potential of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and capital markets. In short, we help some of the world’s leading companies originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.

• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.

• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.

• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.

• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.

• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.

• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.

• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.

• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.

• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.

• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Main purpose

PwC Deals is a leading corporate finance and transaction services advisory business in South Africa, experiencing growth driven by long term client relationships and a strong senior team.  In order to take full advantage of the existing growth opportunities, we are looking for ambitious and highly motivated deals practitioners to join our team.

The successful candidate will have a support role to play in the Deals team and will be mainly involved in due diligence investigations and the valuation of business enterprises, expert opinions, financial reporting valuations and the valuation of intangible assets such as brands, trademarks, customer relationships, software, proprietary technology and licences.

The candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of clients, from global multinationals through to entrepreneurial, owner managed businesses, covering both domestic and cross border work.

The right individual will have an excellent opportunity to develop their skills in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities/ output:

The successful candidate will have a support role to play in the team across a broad range of transactions including:

• Due diligence investigations

• Profit forecast reviews

• Working capital reviews

• Valuations

• Acquisitions and disposals support

Qualification Level:

• CA (SA)

Experience:

• CA (SA), qualified by no later than December 2020, with up to 36 months post article Deals relevant experience

Competencies/ skills:

• (CFA or studying towards CFA would be advantageous)
• Strong financial skills are critical
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of agility in a demanding environment
• Effective communication
• Strong project management skills

Applicants must display the following competencies:

• Good interpersonal and client relationships skills;

• An interest in and knowledge of the financial markets;

• Problem solving capabilities;

• A desire to build on commercial and industry knowledge;

• Skills to analyse business models and drivers;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to write succinct, well-structured reports and client communication;

• A well-organised and pro-active individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organisation;

• Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives;

• Ability to run independently with projects where appropriate;

• Financial modelling skills;

• Excellent report writing skills

• Project and client management skills;

• Conflict management skills;

• A highly motivated, confident individual with presence;

• Highly rated with good academic credentials and good employment performance ratings; and

• A proactive and dynamic team player, who works effectively under pressure.

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Job Description & Summary

A career within Corporate Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing working capital, and profit sharing for partners. You’ll also help organisations understand the pricing implications of goods and services between related parties, as well as providing advice on tax implications of deals.

Our team helps our clients improve their tax function to control risk and facilitate better decision making. You’ll focus on helping businesses with tax strategy, ensuring tax compliance, increasing post tax profits, and providing application support to achieve the best corporate tax practices.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.

• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.

• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.

• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.

• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.

• Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.

• Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.

• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.

• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.

• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Purpose of this Position

Within our Corporate Tax group, the Deals Tax team offers its expertise to clients to enable them to deliver tax effective business transactions, whether they be restructuring, due diligence, re-financings, BEE transactions, mergers and acquisitions or divestments. 

Responsibilities

• Assist the team with buy side and sell side due diligences.

• Assist in advising clients on the structuring of business transactions and tax implications thereof; 

• Drafting of opinions for clients on the tax consequences of restructures, mergers and acquisitions as well as other pertinent matters;

• Research of complex tax issues; 

• Interpretation of tax legislation; 

• Liaison with SARS and Counsel regarding complex and uncertain tax matters; and

• Assist with the implementation of transactions including:

• review of financial models; and

• transaction legals. 

• Tax Consultant responsibilities in respect of the above will include:

• Assisting management in planning assignment approach including understanding client expectations and scoping work;

• Ensuring timely delivery, including performing relevant research, review of information, identifying tax issues and drafting of deliverables; 
  Assisting with financial portfolio management including WIP management, billings and cash collection.

• Complying with risk management procedures
   

Key Internal Clients / Relationships

• Deals Tax Partners, Managers and team

• The larger Tax community and staff

• Cross Line (X-Los) Partners and Managers

• Relevant firm subject matter experts

• Transaction Services

• Corporate Finance
   

Skills / Qualifications / Knowledge required

• Relevant professional qualification (CA/Admitted attorney and/or Postgraduate studies in Tax)

• At least 1 year experience in a tax consulting environment would be preferred and a post-graduate tax qualification would be ideal.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Self-starter with the ability to provide solutions to business problems

• Ability to multi-task yet still pay attention to detail

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a high performance team environment

• Excellent project management skills

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Job Description & Summary

A career within Corporate Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing working capital, and profit sharing for partners. You’ll also help organisations understand the pricing implications of goods and services between related parties, as well as providing advice on tax implications of deals.

Our team helps our clients improve their tax function to control risk and facilitate better decision making. You’ll focus on helping businesses with tax strategy, ensuring tax compliance, increasing post tax profits, and providing application support to achieve the best corporate tax practices.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.

• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.

• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.

• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.

• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.

• Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.

• Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.

• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.

• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.

• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Purpose of this Position

Within our Corporate Tax group, the Deals Tax team offers its expertise to clients to enable them to deliver tax effective business transactions, whether they be restructuring, due diligence, re-financings, BEE transactions, mergers and acquisitions or divestments. 

Responsibilities

• Assist the team with buy side and sell side due diligences.

• Assist in advising clients on the structuring of business transactions and tax implications thereof; 

• Drafting of opinions for clients on the tax consequences of restructures, mergers and acquisitions as well as other pertinent matters;

• Research of complex tax issues; 

• Interpretation of tax legislation; 

• Liaison with SARS and Counsel regarding complex and uncertain tax matters; and

• Assist with the implementation of transactions including:

• review of financial models; and

• transaction legals. 

• Tax Consultant responsibilities in respect of the above will include:

• Assisting management in planning assignment approach including understanding client expectations and scoping work;

• Ensuring timely delivery, including performing relevant research, review of information, identifying tax issues and drafting of deliverables; 
  Assisting with financial portfolio management including WIP management, billings and cash collection.

• Complying with risk management procedures
   

Key Internal Clients / Relationships

• Deals Tax Partners, Managers and team

• The larger Tax community and staff

• Cross Line (X-Los) Partners and Managers

• Relevant firm subject matter experts

• Transaction Services

• Corporate Finance
   

Skills / Qualifications / Knowledge required

• Relevant professional qualification (CA/Admitted attorney and/or Postgraduate studies in Tax)

• At least 1 year experience in a tax consulting environment would be preferred and a post-graduate tax qualification would be ideal.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Self-starter with the ability to provide solutions to business problems

• Ability to multi-task yet still pay attention to detail

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a high performance team environment

• Excellent project management skills