1120 PC- SALTInsurance- FS Tax -Manager

PwC Acceleration Center India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a Tax Manager to lead tax planning, compliance and strategy for a diverse client portfolio across geographies. You will guide teams, manage client accounts, and ensure high-quality delivery while upholding PwC standards.

You will interpret local tax laws, optimize positions, mentor staff, and drive innovation in tax processes. This role demands strong English communication and a proactive, integrity-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Master's in Commerce
• At least 6 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and interpreting local tax laws to provide strategic guidance to clients
• Leading teams in the execution of multistate tax compliance and local tax optimization projects
• Developing and implementing tax strategies to navigate complex regulations and enhance client positions
• Coaching team members to leverage their strengths and improve performance in client engagements
• Collaborating with leadership to maintain quality and timelines in project deliverables
• Utilizing analytical thinking to identify opportunities for tax efficiency and compliance improvements
• Engaging in challenging conversations with clients and stakeholders to address issues and resolve conflicts
• Upholding professional and technical standards, including adherence to PwC's code of conduct and independence requirements
• Encouraging innovation and embracing change to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction
• Conducting reverse audits and payroll tax efficiency reviews to optimize client tax positions

Skills

English proficiency

Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Master's in Commerce

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Manager in our Tax practice, you will provide advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy, helping businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their tax positions. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining standards. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members\' unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will analyze and interpret local tax laws and regulations, assisting businesses in complying with local tax requirements and optimizing their local tax positions. You will take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will also develop skills outside your comfort zone and encourage others to do the same, effectively mentoring others and using the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the skills of team members.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and interpreting local tax laws to provide strategic guidance to clients
• Leading teams in the execution of multistate tax compliance and local tax optimization projects
• Developing and implementing tax strategies to navigate complex regulations and enhance client positions
• Coaching team members to leverage their strengths and improve performance in client engagements
• Collaborating with leadership to maintain quality and timelines in project deliverables
• Utilizing analytical thinking to identify opportunities for tax efficiency and compliance improvements
• Engaging in challenging conversations with clients and stakeholders to address issues and resolve conflicts
• Upholding professional and technical standards, including adherence to PwC\'s code of conduct and independence requirements
• Encouraging innovation and embracing change to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction
• Conducting reverse audits and payroll tax efficiency reviews to optimize client tax positions

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor\'s degree in the following field of study: Accounting or Master\'s in Commerce
• At least 6 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• In Tax, Manager, Senior Manager, and Director roles prefer candidates who hold an active primary credential, such as one of the following: (1) US CPA or foreign equivalent (2) US Enrolled Agent in good standing with an appropriate regulatory body (3) a firm-approved secondary credential
• Demonstrating proficiency in Multistate Tax Compliance and Local Taxes
• Utilizing analytical thinking to identify tax policy opportunities
• Embracing change and innovation in tax legislation processes
• Excelling in coaching and feedback to develop team strengths
• Engaging in strategic questioning to enhance tax provisions
• Building relationships to drive service excellence in tax litigations