International Tax Senior Associate

Role Summary: 

PwC is searching for an corporate tax professional to join our International Tax Services team.  

Qualifications / Certifications required: 

Applicable degree(s) in accounting, tax, finance with or without law (e.g. BComLLB).  
Postgraduate studies in Taxation will be advantageous. 
Exposure to studies or courses in the field of international tax and/or a professional qualification (CA(SA) or admitted attorney) will be advantageous. 

Experience required: 

>3 years relevant experience in a Corporate or International Tax advisory environment. Dedicated exposure to international tax and tax treaty law is advantageous. 

Responsibilities of role: 

• Advising clients on cross-border 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; 

• Research of complex tax issues; 

• Interpretation of tax legislation and tax treaties; 

• Assistance with the implementation of transactions including the review of financial models and/or transaction legals from a tax perspective. 

• Liaison with colleagues in foreign PwC offices on joint multi-national clients. 

• Liaising with SARS and handling queries raised by SARS. 

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. 

• Organisation and time management skills. 

• Pays attention to detail. 

The ideal candidate will be:  

• Performance driven 

• Sales-oriented 

• Future-oriented 

• Digitally fit 

• Agile 

• Resilient  

• Positive  

• Pro-active 

• Eager to learn 

Independence requirements to be taken into consideration: 

Standard PwC risk management restrictions apply 

* Candidate suggestions for headhunting: 

South African national African, Indian and/or Coloured candidates preferred.