Corporate Tax Specialist

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  Location

  (SOUTH AFRICA) and Johannesburg

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  Job Reference

  20990

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  Functional Area/Experience

  Business, Accounting & Finance / 2 Years

Job Description & Qualifications

PwC is seeking an experienced corporate tax specialist to join its Corporate and International Tax advisory team as a Senior Associate .

The role requires sound expertise in advising corporate clients on the tax implications of corporate and business transactions, group restructurings and financing arrangements. Dedicated exposure in dealing with tax matters within the Energy, Mining and Utilities and/or Financial Services industries (industry-specific tax rules) will be beneficial.

Please note that candidates based in Cape Town or Johannesburg will be considered

Qualifications /Certifications required:

• Professional qualification in law (Admitted Attorney) and/or accounting
• Minimum NQF level 8 qualification (LLB / Honours degree) but an NQF level 9 qualification in Tax would be ideal (LLM / MCom in Tax)

Experience required:

• 2 - 4 years’ experience in a Corporate Tax advisory environment with dedicated exposure to:
• Advising clients on structuring 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
• Liaison with SARS and Counsel regarding complex and uncertain tax matters
• Assistance with the implementation of transactions including the review of financial models and/or transaction legals from a tax perspective; and
• Cross-industry exposure (e.g. Financial Services, Energy and Mining).

Responsibilities of role:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Prepare draft deliverables and ensure timely delivery to the highest technical standard
• Service a portfolio of clients under the guidance of more senior subject-matter experts
• Support the sales strategy of leadership
• Manage project economics pro-actively
• Ensure 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.

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

Role related attributes:

The ideal candidate will be:

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

Independence requirements to be taken into consideration:

Standard PwC risk management restrictions apply

Industry experience required:

Knowledge of and experience in dealing with, complicated corporate transactions within a large tax practice (e.g. Big-4 auditing firm and/or reputable corporate law firm) is preferred.