Line of Service
Tax Industry/Sector
Not Applicable Specialism
VAT/GST Management Level
Associate Job Description & Summary
A career in our Financial Services Indirect Tax practice, within Corporate Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business. You'll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing working capital, and profit sharing for partners. You'll also help organisations understand the pricing implications of goods and services between related parties, as well as providing advice on tax implications of deals.
Our team helps our Financial Services clients optimise cash flow and reduce risk by managing challenges related to indirect taxes. You'll support our clients with all aspects of indirect taxation related to global, regional and domestic projects as well as comprehensive restructuring and reporting value added tax projects. To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
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. JOB PURPOSE Work within the VAT Compliance division of PwC assisting with various VAT compliance functions and client interactions.
The position will be filled in our Port Elizabeth office to serve national and global clients.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Work on PwC's national and global tax compliance clients
Manage a portfolio of clients
Prepare and complete client VAT returns accurately, within budget and on time
Register and de-register clients for VAT with SARS
Assist in registering and deregistering clients with SARS Customs
Correspond with SARS on various client matters
Change/update of client details with SARS
Update client eFiling details
Reconcile client's SARS VAT statement of accounts
Manage WIP and debtors and budgeting of assignment
Assist with proposals and fee quotes to win new client work
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE At least 2 to 3 years solid verifiable experience with VAT compliance, reconciliations and tax accounting
Previously experience with Customs compliance will be beneficial
BCom (Accounting 3, Auditing 3, Tax 3)
BCom Honours will be advantageous
Higher diploma in Tax with be advantageous
Membership to a professional body such as SAIPA, ACCA, SAIT (or similar) will be advantageous
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Motivated and self-driven
Good business acumen
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Client focus driven
Ability to coach and motivate junior staff
Takes initiative on personal development
Pro-active and committed to delivery
Ability to multitask
Analytical and solution driven
KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Good knowledge of VAT compliance legislation, regulations, procedures and policies
Good understanding and knowledge of taxes, specifically VAT
Computer literate with solid digital skills
Excellent MS Excel skills
The ability to articulate PwC's services and to establish excellent client relationships
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
Up to 20% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No Government Clearance Required?
Yes Job Posting End Date
June 5, 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr
