Tax Technical Manager Job at PWC in Johannesburg

Job Title: Tax Technical Manager

Main Purpose:

To manage the core functions of the tax technical division.

Job Category: Tax    

Location: Johannesburg    

Job Type: Full Time    

Grade/Level: Manager    

Line of Service: Tax    

Available Positions: 1    

Division/Group: Tax

Responsibilities/Output:

Consulting

    Assisting PwC staff with technical queries and provision of guidance on tax matters;
    Reviewing opinions for technical accuracy;
    Researching and drafting advice on deep technical matters.

Knowledge management

    Manage the harvesting of tax technical information from internal and third party sources;
    Manage and update the Tax Technical database and dissemination of information in Tax Services;
    Preparation of tax case law update summaries;
    Management and maintenance of the SA Tax Portal.

Legislative services

    Manage submissions to National Treasury, SARS and Parliament on draft legislation, regulations, interpretation notes, etc.;
    Analyse and provide comment on draft tax legislation, guides and interpretation notes;
    Engage with SARS and National Treasury on draft legislation;
    Engage with SARS and National Treasury on matters of tax administration and interpretation;
    Interact and collaborate with controlling bodies (SAICA/SAIT) on technical and administration matters;
    Manage performance of legislative services provided to client portfolio (e.g. Citi Bank).

Publications

    Manage various periodical PwC publications and updates thereof (e.g. Synopsis, Tax Alerts, Worldwide Tax Summaries, Paying taxes);
    Manage annual Budget activities, including preparation of materials (e.g. budget predictions, budget summary, tax rate card, presentation template).

Learning & Development

     Assist with the preparation of technical learning materials;
    Assist with the presentation of training to staff and clients on tax matters.

General

    Manage and report on the tax technical division KPIs;
    Management of WIP and debtors;
    Compliance with risk management procedures;
    Management of junior staff members;
    Manage ad hoc projects and tasks.


Requirements
Qualification Level: General Degree    
Additional Qualification Level: n/a
Experience Required: 5 - 10 years

Competencies / Skills:

    Ideally a minimum CA or LLB
    Relevant Tax qualification (ex HDip Tax, Tax Hons etc) would be advantageous
    Extensive experience in tax consulting services (5 years +)
    Strong technical skills
    Computer literate
    Self-motivated
    Ability to pay attention to detail
    Excellent communication skills
    Analytical and solution driven
    Pro-active and committed to delivery
    Excellent time management skills

How to Apply:

https://www.pwc-jobs.com/za/eh/MRJobPreview.aspx?Id=4442

Deadline: 31/03/2014