Job Description

Line of Service Tax

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level Manager

& Summary PwC is seeking an experienced corporate tax specialist to join its Deals Tax team, being a specialised team within the larger Corporate and International Tax advisory department. The role requires mid-management level expertise in advising corporate clients on the tax implications of Mergers and Acquisitions activity, group restructurings, refinancing, due diligences, BEE transactions or divestments.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

Relevant professional qualification (CA(SA) and/or Admitted Attorney)

Post graduate studies in Corporate Tax would be ideal

Experience required:

3-7 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a Corporate Tax advisory environment with dedicated exposure to:

xe2x97x8f Advising clients on structuring business transactions, restructures, M&A activity and the tax implications thereof;

xe2x97x8f Drafting tax opinions and/or structuring decks on the implications of alternative courses of actions;

xe2x97x8f Assistance with buy side and sell side due diligence reviews;

xe2x97x8f Research of complex tax issues;

xe2x97x8f Interpretation of tax legislation;

xe2x97x8f Liaison with SARS and Counsel regarding complex and uncertain tax matters;

xe2x97x8f Assistance with the implementation of transactions including the review of financial models and/or transaction legals from a tax perspective.

Responsibilities of role: The successful candidate will be required to:

xe2x97x8f Act as a relationship manager of a portfolio of clients against individual and team

Net Revenue targets;

xe2x97x8f Act as the first point of call for clients and ensure timely delivery to the highest technical standard;

xe2x97x8f Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring to junior team members;

xe2x97x8f Perform technical reviews of draft deliverables prepared by junior team members;

xe2x97x8f Report into a Partner / Director ultimately signing off client deliverables;

xe2x97x8f Support the sales strategy of leadership;

xe2x97x8f Manage project economics proactively;

xe2x97x8f Ensure team adherence to internal risk management policies;

xe2x97x8f Keep abreast with the ever-changing tax landscape through relevant technical training;

xe2x97x8f Develop deep knowledge of bespoke PwC developed digital tools, applications and business processes.

Skill sets required: xe2x97x8f Ability to provide bespoke advice of the highest technical standard in a clear and concise manner (both in writing and at an interpersonal level).

xe2x97x8f Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a deadline driven environment.

xe2x97x8f Well-rounded project and people management skills.

xe2x97x8f Ability to grasp, navigate and solve complex business problems.

Role related attributes:

xe2x97x8f The ideal candidate will be:

o Performance driven

o Sales-oriented

o Future-oriented

o Digitally fit

o Agile

o Resilient

o Positive

o Proactive

o Eager to learn

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Required? Yes

Job Posting End Date October 31, 2023

PwC