Deals Tax Manager

PwC South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa is looking for an experienced corporate tax specialist to join its Deals Tax team. The ideal candidate will manage client relationships, provide high-level tax advisory services, and mentor junior staff. A strong background in corporate tax with relevant qualifications is essential for this mid-management role, where you will navigate complex tax issues in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years' experience in Corporate Tax advisory.
• Drafting tax opinions and structuring decks.
• Research of complex tax issues and interpretation of tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Act as relationship manager for a portfolio of clients.
• Provide on-the-job coaching to junior team members.
• Manage project economics proactively.

Skills

Ability to provide bespoke advice

Multi-tasking under pressure

Project and people management

Problem-solving

Education

CA(SA) and/or Admitted Attorney

Post graduate studies in Corporate Tax

Job description

Role Summary

PwC is seeking an experienced corporate tax specialist to join its Deals Tax team, being a specialised team within the larger Corporate and International Tax advisory department. The role requires mid-management level expertise in advising corporate clients on the tax implications of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activity, group restructurings, re-financings, due diligences, BEE transactions or divestments.

Qualifications /Certifications required

• Relevant professional qualification (CA(SA) and/or Admitted Attorney)
• Post graduate studies in Corporate Tax would be ideal

Experience required

• 4-7 years’ experience in a Corporate Tax advisory environment with dedicated exposure to:· Advising clients on structuring business transactions, restructures, M&A activity and the tax implications thereof
• Drafting tax opinions and/or structuring decks on the implications of alternative courses of actions Assistance with buy side and sell side due diligence reviews
• Research of complex tax issues
• Interpretation of tax legislation
• Liaison with SARS and Counsel regarding complex and uncertain tax matters
• Assistance with the implementation of transactions including the review of financial models and/or transaction legals from a tax perspective.

Responsibilities of role

The successful candidate will be required to: ·

• Act as a relationship manager of a portfolio of clients against individual and team Net Revenue targets
• Act as the first point of call for clients and ensure timely delivery to the highest technical standard
• Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring to junior team members
• Perform technical reviews of draft deliverables prepared by junior team members
• Report into a Partner / Director ultimately signing off client deliverables
• Support the sales strategy of leadership
• Manage project economics pro-actively
• Ensure team adherence to internal risk management policies
• Keep abreast with the ever-changing tax landscape through relevant technical training
• Develop deep knowledge of bespoke PwC developed digital tools, applications and business processes

Skill sets required:

• Ability to provide bespoke advice of the highest technical standard in a clear and concise manner (both in writing and at an interpersonal level)
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a deadline driven environment
• Well-rounded project and people management skills
• Ability to grasp, navigate and solve complex business problems

Role related attributes

The ideal candidate will be:

Performance driven

Sales-oriented

Future-oriented

Digitally fit

Agile

Resilient

Positive

Pro-active

Eager to learn