Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our tax services team focuses on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. We help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.
Tax compliance roles validate clients’ compliance with tax laws and regulations. Responsibilities include reviewing and analysing financial data, preparing and filing tax returns, and assisting businesses in meeting their tax obligations while minimising non‑compliance risks.
Management Level
Senior Associate
Duties
- Preparation of corporate income tax returns and supporting schedules using electronically captured data.
- Calculation of provisional tax payments and preparation of IRP6 Provisional Tax returns.
- Checking of income tax assessments.
- Liaison with managers regarding client affairs.
- Assisting with the management of a portfolio of compliance clients.
- Maintaining client records and related correspondence, including preparation of applicable documentation and correspondence.
- Attending to queries raised by SARS and general liaison with SARS regarding clients’ affairs.
- Ensuring that clients’ tax compliance affairs are kept up to date and that SARS deadlines are met.
- Complying with tax risk management procedures.
- Delivering quality tax services.
- Keeping abreast with changes in tax legislation.
- WIP and debtor management.
Key Performance Areas
Knowledge and application of the Income Tax Act.Computer literacy with MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel; Google Suite advantageous.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.Independent and team‑working capabilities.Attention to detail, judgment, and numerical proficiency.Organisational skills and motivation.Fluency in English and drafting correspondence.Commitment to the growth of the Global Compliance Services team.Qualifications and Experience
Accounting or tax degree or equivalent qualification.Experience in income tax and preparation of corporate income tax returns; at least 3–4 years in tax is required.Tax qualification is advantageous.Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Respond effectively to diverse perspectives, needs and feelings.Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.Apply critical thinking to break down complex concepts.Understand the broader objectives of projects or roles and how work fits into overall strategy.Develop deeper understanding of business context and change.Use reflection to develop self‑awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.Uphold professional and technical standards, firm code of conduct, and independence requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr