Senior Associate - Tax Compliance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations. You will review and analyse financial data, prepare and file tax returns, and assist businesses in meeting their tax obligations while minimising risks of non-compliance.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Main Purpose

The position requires the incumbent to provide Income Tax and VAT services

This person might also be involved in payroll administration and tax compliance services.

Reporting Structure: Reports to Manager / Director

Administrative Support: Department PA

Key Performance Areas

Liaising with colleagues and clients to provide tax consulting services

Managing a range of tax assignments reporting to managers and directors

Performing IT and VAT reviews/ audit documentation as part of statutory audits

Performing IT and VAT related research

Interpreting IT and VAT legislation

Liaising with SARS and handling queries raised by SARS if needed

Implement methodologies, standards and processes on all assignment to ensure quality.

Identify opportunities and understand business

Complying with risk management procedures

Billing client work

Performing general project administration

Requirements

Qualification/ Education:

B Com Degree

Experience:

Training contract completed

Key Competencies

Motivated individual who are passionate about tax

Commercial awareness and business acumen

Strong research skills

Ability to provide solutions to business problems

Analytical skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritise and work under pressure

Organisation and time management skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple assignments and multitask

Fully bilingual (Afr & Eng) or English speaking

Proactive, able to work independently and deliver precise and accurate work.

Additional Comments

Must be willing to study further in tax and have a drive to continuously learn new things.

Employment Equity position

Both Employment Equity and Non Employment Equity

Drivers Licence essential

Yes

Overtime Required

Occasional

Relocation costs allocated

No

Job Status

Full-time

Travel required

Sporadic

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

December 31, 2024