Experienced Associate - Software Engineer

PwC South Africa; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa seeks an Associate to join its Digital Tax team, blending tax expertise with technology to transform data-driven processes across corporate tax, transfer pricing, and goods and services tax. You will develop applications for internal and client use, embracing cutting-edge technologies including generative AI to shape the future of digital tax solutions.

Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, you will contribute to data analytics, automate workflows, and support project

Job description

Line of Service Tax Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary We believe that challenges are better solved together. That's why you'll join a diverse, global community of solvers - an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. With us, you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values, and where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.

Our Digital Tax team comprises both Tax and Technology subject matter experts, working in tandem to transform and automate business processes across areas such as corporate income tax, transfer pricing, and goods and services tax. Using a combination of off-the-shelf applications and bespoke products, we provide effective digital solutions to enable data-driven insights and ease the burden of manual processes so that efforts can instead be channelled into navigating the modern-day Tax landscape. You will work as part of a team that develops applications for internal as well as clients’ use. This role offers exciting exposure to cutting-edge technologies, including the application of generative AI in tax processes, helping to shape the future of digital tax solutions and make a real impact.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, utilize and maintain technology tools and other data analysis techniques to collect, explore and extract insights from data.
• Agile in collaborating with diverse stakeholders through project phases of identifying opportunities for process improvements, undertaking risk management checks, to designing, building, testing and deployment of solutions.
• Play an active role in project management.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Contribute to training on digital tools, skill sets and processes.

Education

Recognised degree in Quantitative field (Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Statistics, Mathematics, etc.), Information Technology or related field. At least 2 years working experience in software development field.

Skillsets

• Ability to code in .NET and in-depth understanding of MS SQL.
• Ability to troubleshoot application systems independently and be an effective team player.
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience/ Proficiency with LLMs, Open Source, Big Data, Machine Learning, or other numerical programming framework is a plus.
• Experience/ Proficiency with Python, JavaScript, JSON, TypeScript, Microsoft Azure, Alteryx or other programming languages is a plus.
• Worked with DevOps or GitHub is a plus.
• Knowledge in designing or maintaining workflow processes in BPM.
• K2 or Nintex BPM knowledge is a plus.

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Drafting Tax Documents, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Audit, Financial Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends, Optimism, Preparing Tax Documents, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance Consulting, Regulatory Submissions Filing, Tax Accounting, Tax Auditing, Tax Compliance, Tax Credit, Tax Preparation {+ 4 more}

Travel Requirements Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No

Job Posting End Date April 30, 2027

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