Corporate International Tax Advisor: Senior Associate - Cape Town at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Role Summary:

• PwC is searching for an experienced corporate tax professional to join our International Tax Services team. 

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Applicable degree(s) in accounting, law, commerce and/or finance.
• Postgraduate studies in Taxation will be advantageous.
• Exposure to studies or courses in the field of international tax is preferred. Professional qualification (CA(SA) or admitted attorney) will be advantageous.

Experience required:

• 2-5 years relevant experience in a Corporate or International Tax advisory environment. Dedicated exposure to international tax and tax treaty law is preferred.

Responsibilities of role:

• Advising clients on cross-border business transactions, restructures, M&A activity and the tax implications thereof;
• Drafting tax opinions and/or structuring decks on the implications of alternative courses of actions;
• Research of complex tax issues;
• Interpretation of tax legislation and tax treaties;
• Assistance with the implementation of transactions including the review of financial models and/or transaction legals from a tax perspective.
• Liaison with colleagues in foreign PwC offices on joint multi-national clients.
• Liaising with SARS and handling queries raised by SARS.

Skill sets required:

• Ability to provide bespoke advice of the highest technical standard in a clear and concise manner (both in writing and at an interpersonal level). 
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a deadline driven environment.
• Well-rounded project and people management skills. 
• Ability to grasp, navigate and solve complex business problems.
• Organisation and time management skills.
• Pays attention to detail.