Manager - Tax Quality,Risk Management & Independence

Main Purpose:  To assist the Tax Practice in Southern Africa with the following: Compliance with PwC internal policies and procedures which will include answering queries on policy and procedure and will also include doing compliance testing to determine of policies and procedures are adhered to. Give training on policy and procedures. This will include the drafting of training material. Review of contracts e.g. client agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements ( "NDA's") etc. This may include drafting of certain contract clauses, drafting of NDA's etc and may include meetings with clients or their legal advisors to discuss contract terms. The role is non-client facing, i.e. the clients are the Partners and staff of the Tax Practice. However, it may be necessary to liaise with external clients or the legal advisors of clients on occasion.
Job Category: Tax	Location: Johannesburg
Job Type: Full Time	Grade/Level: Manager	Closing Date: 31/12/2012
Line of Service: Tax	Available Positions: 1
Division/Group: Tax
Responsibilities/Output:
Primary responsibilities: To assist the South Market Area Tax Practice with Tax Risk Management and Independence related matters which will include, but is not limited, to the following: Respond to Tax Risk Management and Independence queries (this will include, inter alia, review and comment on legal agreements, doing research on and responding to queries relating to policies, procedures, general Tax Risk Management matters and doing research on and responding to queries relating to independence e.g. scope of services) Assessment of Joint Business Relationships in the Tax Line of Service Conduct Business Unit Reviews (which may require travelling to various offices in Southern Africa and travelling to various African countries) Conduct annual Engagement Compliance Reviews (file reviews) Present Tax Risk Management and Independence courses (this will include the drafting of course material) Draft Tax Risk Management policy documents Represent the Tax Risk Management and Independence team on various committees, e.g. the Tax Technology Steering Committee. Provide mentorship and assistance to junior staff members in the Tax Risk Management and Independence team Review independence status searches and Authorisation for Service requests which are prepared by the Independence Officer Review work prepared/drafted by junior staff members Attend to ad hoc projects
Requirements
Qualification Level: General Degree	Additional Qualification Level: n/a
Experience Required: 3 - 4 years
Competencies / Skills:
A relevant degree (e.g. B Com/B Com LLB/CA(SA)). Any other relevant qualifications will be considered Experience in a similar environment in a similar role. Contract experience would be a plus. A good knowledge of PwC's policies, independence rules and systems will be an advantage Attention to detail The job requires that a person must be very meticulous Excellent presentation skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of various teams Ability and willingness to provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff members Confidence Ability to interact with Partners within PwC and ability to interact and communicate with clients (e.g. a client's legal advisors) Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines. Ability to take responsibility and initiative and ability to act independently and without supervision. Must be prepared to travel to various offices within the South Market Area. This may also include occasional travel to PwC Firms within Africa. Must be able to think laterally/ "outside the box" Good organisational skills Excellent research skills Enthusiasm for risk management and independence. Wiillingness to make Tax Risk Management and Independence your career
Additional
Drivers License Required: Yes
EE Requirements: All Applicants. Preference will be given to Employment Equity Applicants
Travel Required: Frequent
Overtime Required: Occasional https://www.pwc-jobs.com/za/eh/MRJobPreview.aspx?Id=3764