Value Added Tax (VAT) Senior Associate

PwC South Africa; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision, 401k benefits

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking a VAT Senior Associate to advise clients on indirect tax planning, compliance, and strategy across VAT, GST, and sales tax. You will build client connections, mentor juniors, and deliver high-quality insights in a dynamic tax practice.

The role focuses on data interpretation, digital tooling, and continual learning, with up to 20% travel and opportunities to contribute to firm-wide tax strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA eligibility in intended state expected.
• At least 2 years of indirect tax experience and strong analytical skills.
• CPA exam eligibility or relevant credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic VAT and indirect tax advice to clients.
• Navigate complex tax regulations for compliance and planning.
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored indirect tax strategies.
• Analyze tax data to derive insights for engagements.
• Mentor junior team members and maintain client relationships.
• Utilize digital tools to enhance tax service delivery.

Skills

VAT compliance

Analytical thinking

AI-human collaboration

International taxation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism State & Local Tax (SALT) Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

Job Summary

As a Value Added Tax (VAT) Senior Associate, you will provide advice and guidance to clients on indirect tax planning, compliance, and strategy, helping businesses navigate complex indirect tax regulations and optimize their indirect tax positions. As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, grow your personal brand, and deepen your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality work. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will be comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, using these moments as opportunities to grow. In this role, you will work within our Tax practice, focusing on value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), sales tax, and other indirect taxes. You will use a broad range of tools, methodologies, and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. Your work will involve interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations, and upholding professional and technical standards. This position offers a chance to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing, while contributing to the firm's overall business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic advice on value-added tax (VAT) and other indirect taxes to optimize client tax positions
• Navigating complex tax regulations to assist clients in compliance and planning
• Collaborating with clients to develop tailored indirect tax strategies
• Analyzing tax data to generate insights and recommendations for client engagements
• Utilizing digital tools and methodologies to enhance tax service delivery
• Managing and mentoring junior team members to foster professional growth
• Building and maintaining meaningful client relationships to understand their needs and expectations
• Engaging in continuous learning to deepen understanding of indirect tax and related fields
• Upholding professional and technical standards in all client interactions and deliverables

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years of experience
• Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment (Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity).

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrating proficiency in Value-Added Tax (VAT) compliance
• Utilizing analytical thinking to solve complex tax issues
• Excelling in AI-Human collaboration for innovative tax solutions
• Applying knowledge of international taxation in diverse scenarios
• Leveraging digital tooling for efficient tax documentation
• Engaging in active listening to enhance client relationships
• Embracing change to adapt to evolving tax regulations

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $214,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

• All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Equal Opportunity Employer

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

Visa Sponsorship

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Fair Chance Ordinances

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Additional Information

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