Tax jobs in Brazil

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in forensic services focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Individuals in this field play a crucial role in safeguarding organisations against financial crimes and maintaining ethical business practices.

In fraud, investigations and regulatory enforcement at PwC, you will focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and confirming compliance with regulatory requirements. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding organisations against financial crimes and maintaining ethical business practices.

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.

Main purpose of the role
•Support internal investigation teams and clients with digital forensics investigations;
•Assist with ensuring that the procedures set out are adhered to on engagements;
•Follow guidance from managers on engagements;
•Become familiar with digital forensics engagements and be able to execute steps under the guidance of seniors.

Key Performance Areas
•Have a strong technical background;
•Develop and upskill on digital forensics techniques;
•Drafting proposals/quotations;
•Become familiar with risk management processes;
•Assist with drafting internal and external reports; and
•Provide support to seniors and managers on engagements.

Qualifications
•B.Tech, BsC Computer Science, Bcom IT or other relevant qualifications.
•Industry recognised certifications (EnCE, SANS etc) would be advantageous.

Experience
•0 to 3 years experience;
•Technical experience would be advantageous;
•Cybersecurity experience would be an advantage; and
•Consulting experience would be advantageous.

Key Competencies:
•The ability to draw insights from diverse data sets to aid investigations;
•Strong networking and general technical IT understanding;
•Basic scripting;
•Understanding chain of evidence and investigation processes
•Pro-active and committed to delivery
•Leadership skills
•Ability to perform under pressure
•Planning and organising ability
•Conflict management
•Analytical and solutions driven
•Flexible and adaptable to change
•Report writing

Drivers Licence
Essential (Non-negotiable). Own transport is required.

Overtime
In some instances, overtime will be required to meet project deliverables.

Travel
Extensive travel required in the Gauteng region and nationally. Occasional travel internationally. Further, given the nature of the role travel could be at short notice.

Language
The incumbent must be fluent in English. Fluency in any other official language(s) would be advantageous.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

June 30, 2025