Deals Tax Manager

Line of Service
Tax

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level
Manager

Job Description & Summary
PwC is seeking an experienced corporate tax specialist to join its Deals Tax team, being a specialised team within the larger Corporate and International Tax advisory department. The role requires mid-management level expertise in advising corporate clients on the tax implications of Mergers and Acquisitions activity, group restructurings, refinancing, due diligences, BEE transactions or divestments.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

Relevant professional qualification (CA(SA) and/or Admitted Attorney)

Post graduate studies in Corporate Tax would be ideal

Experience required:

3-7 years experience in a Corporate Tax advisoryenvironmentwith dedicated exposure to:

Advising clients on structuring 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;

Assistance with buy side and sell side due diligence reviews;

Research of complex tax issues;

Interpretation of tax legislation;

Liaison with SARS and Counsel regarding complex and uncertain tax matters;

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

Responsibilities of role: The successful candidate will be required to:

Act as a relationship manager of a portfolio of clients against individual and team

Net Revenue targets;

Act as the first point of call for clients and ensure timely delivery to the highest technical standard;

Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring to junior team members;

Perform technical reviews of draft deliverables prepared by junior team members;

Report into a Partner / Director ultimately signing off client deliverables;

Support the sales strategy of leadership;

Manage project economics proactively;

Ensure team adherence to internal risk management policies;

Keep abreast with the ever-changing tax landscape through relevant technical training;

Develop deep knowledge of bespoke PwC developed digital tools, applications and business processes.

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 multitask 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.

Role related attributes:

The ideal candidate will be:

o Performance driven

o Sales-oriented

o Future-oriented

o Digitally fit

o Agile

o Resilient

o Positive

o Proactive

o Eager to learn

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements
Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

Government Clearance Required?
Yes

Job Posting End Date
December 31, 2023