Tax Compliance Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a Senior Associate to deliver tax compliance services based in Stellenbosch. The candidate will manage tax compliance for companies, including income tax returns and liaising with clients. Qualifications include a relevant South African degree and several years in tax compliance. Strong communication and organization skills are essential, along with proficiency in tax software. This full-time role involves teamwork and a client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years experience in tax compliance and administration.
• 3 years experience relating to tax compliance of companies.
• Must be a registered tax practitioner or willing to register.

Responsibilities

• Tax compliance work specifically of companies.
• Administration of provisional and final income tax returns.
• Maintenance of tax clients on tax management software (GreatSoft).
• Liaison with SARS clients regarding assessments and disputes.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong multitasking skills

Sound computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel)

Fluent in English

Fluent in Afrikaans

Education

Relevant South African degree or diploma with Taxation as core module

Registered Tax Technician or Tax Professional (SAIT)

Tools

GreatSoft or similar tax database package

Job description

Position Level

Senior Associate

Job Summary

At PwC our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls and other assurable information, enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations, including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

In financial statement audit at PwC you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion.

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 use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• 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).

Role Overview

We believe that challenges are better solved together. That’s why you’ll join a diverse global community of solvers—a mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems in a place where you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values.

As a Tax Compliance Consultant you will provide tax compliance services to PwC’s clients. All tax compliance and associated tasks must be completed in an efficient, professional, and timely manner, providing a high quality of service to the client.

Responsibilities

• Tax compliance work specifically of companies.
• Administration of provisional and final income tax returns and other SARS related returns, including companies, trusts, individuals and PBOs.
• Maintenance of tax clients on tax management software (GreatSoft) and SARS eFiling.
• Completion and review of income tax returns and assessments on eFiling and manage all SARS correspondence.
• Liaison with SARS clients and staff regarding assessments, objections, disputes, refunds, queries, income tax registrations and deregistrations, etc.
• Following up on outstanding SARS matters.
• Meet with SARS on behalf of clients and PwC.
• Ensure that clients’ tax compliance affairs are kept up to date and SARS deadlines are met, delivering quality tax services.
• Complete and submit VDP applications.
• Approval of International Transfers (AIT) and tax compliance status requests.
• Responding to SARS verification queries.
• Client and PwC staff consultations regarding tax compliance and tax administration matters.
• Support tax compliance co‑team members and manager.
• Comply with internal risk management procedures.
• General administrative tasks.
• Attend internal and external training and comply with annual CPD requirements.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Relevant South African degree or diploma with Taxation as core module.
• Registered Tax Technician or Tax Professional (SAIT).

Experience Required

Minimum of 6 years experience in tax compliance and tax administration. The role will specifically require 3 years experience relating to tax compliance of companies.

Skill Sets

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with focus on detail, accuracy, organisation, and ability to work independently within a team environment.
• Strong multitasking skills and proactive towards tasks and deadlines.
• Sound computer literacy (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, etc.) and administration skills.
• Experience on GreatSoft or similar tax database package is advantageous.
• Sound knowledge and experience in the South African Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act, dealing with SARS and SARS eFiling.
• Registered tax practitioner or willing to register as a tax practitioner.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Must be prepared to work overtime if required.
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport.

Independence & Industry Experience

Standard independence requirements.

No industry experience required.

Additional Information

• Travel requirements: Up to 20%
• Work visa sponsorship: No
• Job posting end date: November 30 2025
• Available for work visa sponsorship: No
• Required experience: Senior IC
• Vacancy: 1
• Employment type: Full Time

Key Skills

• Compliance Management
• Risk Management
• Financial Services
• PCI
• Banking
• Cost Accounting Standards
• Quality Systems
• Research Experience
• NIST Standards
• Securities Law
• SOX
• ISO 27000

Agencies Note

This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by PwC’s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs received will be treated as a direct application. Your respect for this process is appreciated.