Role Summary:PwC is seeking an experienced corporate tax specialist to join its Corporate and International Tax advisory team. The role requires mid-management level expertise in advising corporate clients on the tax implications of corporate and business transactions, group restructurings and financing arrangements. Specialist knowledge in the Energy, Mining and Utilities and/or Financial Services industries will be beneficial. Candidates based in Johannesburg or Cape Town will be considered for this roleQualifications / 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:4-7 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; andCross-industry exposure (e.g. Financial Services, Energy and Mining).Responsibilities of role: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;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. 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.Role related attributes:The ideal candidate will be: Performance drivenSales-orientedFuture-orientedDigitally fitAgileResilient Positive Pro-activeEager to learnIndustry experience required:Deep 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.Independence requirements to be taken into consideration:Standard PwC risk management restrictions apply
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