Tax Risk & Controversy - Manager

PwC; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Ireland in Dublin is seeking a Senior Manager to join the Tax Risk & Controversy team. You’ll lead complex Revenue intervention projects, manage client engagements and drive risk-based tax disclosures while coaching junior staff.

This role offers exposure to a high-growth tax risk specialism and opportunities to develop technical and leadership capabilities. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in tax, a professional qualification, strong relationship skills and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tax experience, with Revenue interventions or equivalent.
• Tax or Accountancy qualification (or qualified by experience) with a strong academic record.
• Expert at directing and driving the success of multiple engagements.
• Business acumen to extract insights and advise clients on strategic decisions.
• Relationship management to build high-quality client relationships.
• Creative in proposing innovative solutions to problems.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Revenue intervention process and liaising with Revenue throughout same.
• Carrying out pre-audit testing and reviews across various tax heads to identify areas for disclosure to Revenue.
• Assisting in the preparation of Qualifying Disclosures.
• Engaging with Revenue to agree an appropriate tax settlement and the application of interest and penalties on same.
• Advising clients on their rights, Revenue powers and strategy in managing Revenue interventions.
• Carrying out assessments of clients’ tax controls and supporting them in developing a Tax Control Framework.

Skills

Revenue interventions

Client engagement

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

Creative problem solving

Communication

Education

Tax or Accounting qualification

Job description

Line of Service Tax Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary

As a Manager in the Tax Risk & Controversy team, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive experience, helping our clients navigate through Revenue interventions and, more broadly, manage their tax risk. This is an emerging and dynamic area within Tax, making it an exciting time to get involved. This role offers an excellent opportunity for tax professionals to pivot into a high-growth specialism and broaden their expertise across Tax Risk & Controversy. We are committed to your development and will provide dedicated time and resources for upskilling across all areas of Tax Risk & Controversy, ensuring you succeed.

• Managing the Revenue intervention process and liaising with Revenue throughout same
• Carrying out pre-audit testing and reviews across various tax heads to identify areas for disclosure to Revenue.
• Assisting in the preparation of Qualifying Disclosures
• Engaging with Revenue to agree an appropriate tax settlement and the application of interest and penalties on same
• Advising clients on their rights, Revenue powers and strategy in managing Revenue interventions
• Carrying out assessments of clients’ tax controls and supporting them in developing a Tax Control Framework

General Responsibilities:

• Coach team members and drive the team to make a difference and deliver results in a responsible, authentic and passionate manner.
• Have an active role in training our junior and senior staff members promoting a learning culture.
• Bring business knowledge, innovation and insight to create value for clients and the firm.
• Embrace the digital transformation being undertaken in our business.
• Being motivated to familiarise yourself with these evolutions and to drive these technologies further in our day-to-day business and that of our clients.
• Set the tone in promoting risk management and compliance procedures.
• Operate and collaborate effectively with a mindset that transcends geographic and cultural boundaries.
• Work on attracting, developing and retaining the best talents for the firm.
• Directing and driving the success of multiple engagements.
• Be responsible for managing within budgetary and time constraints while providing a high-level of client satisfaction.
• Be part of and contribute to the collaborative working environment.

About you – Key skills and competencies:

• 5+ years desired of tax experience, working in the Revenue Commissioners or a Big 4 firm / mid-tier practice or similar
• Tax or Accountancy qualification (or qualified by experience) with a strong academic record.
• Expert at directing and driving the success of multiple engagements.
• Business Acumen - use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in the market and utilise this information to assist your clients in making innovative business decisions.
• Relationship management - ability to read situations and modify behaviour to build quality, diverse relationships.
• Creative - demonstrate an ability to contribute to new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems.

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Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

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Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Audit Defense (Taxes), Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Corporate Tax Self Assessment, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Payroll Tax Efficiency Reviews, Professional Courage, Rapid Experimentation, Relationship Building, Reverse Audits {+ 15 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

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Travel Requirements Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes

Government Clearance Required? No