ITX-VAT Consultant

PwC - Global; Johannesburg; On-site; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global firm is seeking a Senior Associate in Tax Services to provide expert advice on tax planning and compliance. The successful candidate will manage VAT assignments, conduct tax risk reviews, and deliver tailored tax solutions to clients. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a solid understanding of tax laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years VAT advisory experience.
• CA/CIA with relevant knowledge of tax laws and at least 2 years VAT/tax experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform tax risk reviews and provide tailored tax solutions.
• Manage VAT assignments and advise clients on compliance and structuring.
• Produce high-level VAT opinions and handle ad-hoc tax issues.

Skills

Critical thinking

Research skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

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.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Purpose of Job

The successful candidate will be required to perform tax risk reviews as well as provide tax advice to clients which includes the implementation of tailored tax solutions.

Role/Job Description

Particular focus areas include:

• Manage a range of VAT assignments reporting to Managers and or Partners and advise clients on a variety of issues such as: improving margins, identifying risk, structuring, compliance, VAT accounting and mergers and acquisitions.

• Liaising with clients and colleagues to provide Tax Consulting Services.

• Producing high level VAT opinions that add value to clients business.

• Research on technical issues.

• Handling ad-hoc tax issues, including advising on new tax legislation.

• Perform tax risk reviews based on internal audit methodology , i.e. assess, evaluate and test the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of tax related financial controls.

• Assisting with billing, debtors and assignment budgeting.

• Compliance with risk management procedures.

• Provide opinions on audit issues relating to tax balances on financial statements, where necessary

Key Internal Clients / Relationships

• X-Los Relevant Partners

• National Tax team

• Relevant firm subject matter experts

• Portfolio Managers

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Good understanding and knowledge of the tax laws (focus on VAT and Tax

• Administration Acts, Income Tax and Customs Act would be an advantage) and the application thereof to client problems;

• Good business acumen and knowledge of various industries;

• Excellent attention to detail;

• Proficient research skills;

• Excellent business writing skills;

• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

• Excellent organisational and time management skills;

• Customer focus driven;

• Ability to coach and motivate junior staff;

• Takes initiative on personal development.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• A relevant professional qualification and a minimum of 3-4 years VAT advisory experience OR

• CA/CIA with relevant knowledge of the tax laws with at least 2 years VAT/tax experience.
  

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

May 28, 2025