IN_Senior Associate_VAT_GTO - SCO_TRS_Gurugram

PwC South Africa

Gurugram District

On-site

Confidential

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

PwC South Africa seeks a Senior Associate for Global Tax Operations in India, focusing on tax compliance, governance and process optimisation within a dynamic, global practice. The role demands a strong foundation in tax rules, analytics and client service, with experience guiding cross-border engagements.

You will review tax data, file returns, and coordinate with international teams while contributing to tax technology adoption and efficiencies across regions.

Qualifications

Excellent MS Office skills with advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
Proactive and robust thought process with meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end tax compliance tasks for clients.
Support tax technology and automation initiatives.
Coordinate with global tax operations teams.
Assist in preparation and filing of tax returns and related documentation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Tax knowledge

Client servicing

Problem solving

Education

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Line of Service Tax Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Operations 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.

Why PWC At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary: A career within GLOBAL TAX OPERATIONS Responsibilities: Global Tax Operations is a vertical specializing in global tax and transfer pricing compliance and documentation services. Tax compliance team, in partnership with network firms globally, deals with managing direct tax, indirect tax and operational tax compliances; assisting with associated tax accounting; supporting tax controversy management; acting as tax technology partner to clients; amongst many other things.

Our Services to Clients include the following:

Tax compliance
End to end preparation and technical review of tax returns
Tax instalment payment calculations
Managing tax compliance calendars, workflow tools
Performing varied reconciliations
Tax accounting
Assistance with jurisdiction specific monthly, reporting period accounting/ provisions
Helping with return to provision reconciliations
Tax controversy management
Strategize response to audit questionnaires
Assist in drafting initial responses and discussing with Clients and Tax technology
Acting as technology advisor for the Clients to help suggest solutions which bring in efficiencies and effectiveness
Indirect tax automation implementation for ERPs across the regions/ countries
Configuring third party Indirect tax tools/ engines across regions
Helping upgrades/ enhancements
Others
With technical expertise for multiple countries, we help Clients with various projects, either regulatory or transformation related
Overall project coordination and management
Perform financial data analysis
General
Undertakes target driving role
Leading client relationships
Undertaking across service lines marketing initiatives

Mandatory skill sets

Excellent skillset working on MS office (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint)
Demonstrating proactive and robust thought process
Meticulous and committed attitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Passion for client servicing
Ensuring use of the methodologies, tools and technologies specific to tax
Adaptable to learn new processes, concepts and skills

Preferred skill sets

Basic understanding of Indirect Tax laws relating to GST/VAT, Customs of multiple countries
Basic knowledge of GST/VAT compliances such as VAT/GST return, EU sales listing, Intrastate, reconciliation etc.
Basic knowledge of ERP system, tax technology and tools

Years of experience required: 9 years minimum

Education qualification: CA/postgraduate/MBA Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Chartered Accountant Diploma Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills