Career Opportunities at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) - 5 Positions

About the job
PwC is looking for a Corporate International Tax- Senior Manager to join their team. With today’s globalised economy, businesses are exposed to fast changing legislation, regulations and tax environments with operations, supply chains and customers across the globe. It’s vital for businesses to manage and respond to these developments in an agile and responsible way by partnering with an advisor that can be trusted. In line with our #newequation this role will allow the successful candidate to plug into a global community of solvers to develop sustainable solutions for the global tax problems of the globalised economy.

Principal Accountabilities (KPI's) :

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Act as a relationship manager of a portfolio of clients against individual and team Net Revenue targets;
• Act as the first point of call for clients and ensure timely delivery to the highest technical standard;
• Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring to junior team members;
• Perform technical reviews of draft deliverables prepared by junior team members;
• Report into a Partner / Director ultimately signing off client deliverables;
• Project manage integrated consulting assignments, where frequent dealings are to be expected with (1) Subject-matter experts of different lines of services, e.g transfer pricing, indirect tax, customs, deals, audit and/or compliance specialists, and (2) Subject-matter counterparts in foreign PwC offices.
• Support the sales strategy of leadership;
• Manage project economics pro-actively;
• Ensure team adherence to internal risk management policies;
• Keep abreast with the ever-changing tax landscape through relevant technical training;
• Develop deep knowledge of bespoke PwC developed digital tools, applications and business processes.

Minimum Qualification:

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

Experience:

• 5+ years relevant experience in the field of corporate international tax

Key Knowledge and Skills:

• Deep knowledge of South African corporate income tax, corporate structures and transactions, tax treaty law and global developments in the field of international tax.
• Ability to provide bespoke advice of the highest technical standard in a clear and concise manner.
• 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.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Performance driven
• Sales-oriented
• Future-oriented
• Digitally fit
• Agile
• Resilient
• Positive
• Pro-active
• Eager to learn

Deadline:28th February 2022

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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.

About the role

We are looking for candidates that have an interest in IT governance, developing data analytics, auditing general computer controls and risk processes.

Essential skills and experience:

• Excel Access SQL
• Understanding of structured programming or scripting
• Understanding of IT governance and risk(Cobit)
• Financial systems and intermediate level accounting
• Project management and planning

Required qualifications:

• Should have obtained an IT or Internal Audit professional qualification.

Desirable skills or attributes:

• Be professionally presentable
• Good interpersonal skills and have the ability to facilitate and present
• Be a problem solver
• Ability to manage people
• Can function in a team environment and individually
• Have good report writing skills

Responsibilities:

The candidate should have done some of the following Internal Audit, External Audit and Risk Assurance assignments responsible as a supervisor or senior for IT or Internal Controls audits.

That would include:

• Review of IT controls within a General Computer Control environment such as system security, change control and system operations.
• Review of project management controls and solution design.
• Performing Data Analytics.
• Reviewing internal controls design and effectiveness of manual and automated controls.
• The candidate should be able to explain what goes into an audit plan and how to go about gather evidence through interviews and validation.
• The candidate should understand the PwC audit and risk management process for documenting work and findings.
• The candidate must follow up on review notes and assist with the clearance of findings including report writing.
• The candidate should be able to draft a budget and deal with the client economics.
• The candidate should be able to build relationships and understand opportunities.
• The candidate should understand Risk Assurance services.
• The candidate should be able to present audit findings to clients and understand the risks involved with report writing

Deadline: 5th, March 2022

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As an 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:

• Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
• Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
• Build and maintain an internal and external network.
• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Role Summary:

• Assisting engagement teams with risk management support services out of a Service Delivery Centre.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in the field of compliance, business administration, accounting or something similar OR Grade 12 and studying part-time towards relevant tertiary qualification in the field of compliance, business administration, accounting or something similar.

Experience required:

• None, but relevant work experience will be advantages.

Responsibilities of role:

• Work under the supervision of a Manager;
• Perform general risk management support services according to PwC methodologies including but not limited to:Gathering risk management information and creating and populating client and engagement acceptance questionnaires for new and existing clients, as well as other related activities.
• Work within budget allocations;
• General administration;
• Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements;
• Validate data and analysis for accuracy and relevance;
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures;
• Keep up-to-date with technical developments for business area;
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Skill sets required:

• Strong planning, time management and organisation skills
• Work effectively under pressure and handle confidential matters with tact and professionalism
• Pragmatic problem-solving approach
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Detail orientated and deadline driven
• Punctual, flexible and responsive
• Good interpersonal and client liaison skills
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Strong work ethic
• Meticulous.
• Enthusiasm and passion to deliver exceptional client service
• Highly proficient in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and the Google suite

Deadline: 5th, March 2022

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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.
• 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.
• Provide opinions on audit issues relating to tax balances on financial statements, where necessary
• 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

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

Deadline: 6th, March 2022

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Purpose of the Job:

The TMT Waterfall division is looking for an Audit Manager with a strong auditing background. The ideal candidate will need to have experience on Large Clients in the industry.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Manage special projects
• Risk management
• Monitor costs and budgets
• Development of staff
• Business development and client relationship building
• Manage work in progress and debtors
• Staff management/Coaching
• Compliance with PwC audit methodology
• Report writing
• Roll out technology

Minimum Qualifications:

• CA(SA)

Experience:

• Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles, 3 years of Audit experience

Key Knowledge and Skills:

• Specialist industry knowledge IFRS experience
• Display sound leadership skills
• Computer literate with al PwC software
• Ability to market PwC services and to establish contacts in the marketplace
• Self – motivated
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and management skills
• Ability to multitask
• Analytic and solution driven
• Pro – active and committed to delivery
• Excellent time management skills