PWC Tax Technology Leader Jobs in South Africa
The role
This is an external client facing role advising PwC clients on digital tax transformatio strategy and initiatives for South African and multinational companies, covering all elements of the tax function, automating the tax compliance and reporting processes for direct and indirect taxes, and enabling real time reporting of taxes in our clients’ ERP solutions.
The candidate will focus on creating value not only in tax but in the wider organisation by transforming tax functions through optimising tax strategy, governance, organisational design, people, and process, underpinned and enabled by technology and data.
As the Tax Transformation lead, you will use your commercial awareness and professional expertise, along with leveraging the skills and expertise of others, to help deliver on client projects or key aspects of larger initiatives. You will be expected to lead the change management planning, development and execution of key strategic priorities, initiatives and programmes, working closely with the strategy team and senior stakeholders to achieve the strategic objectives of the Tax & Legal practice.
No two projects are the same so there are many learning opportunities and you will get to see the longer term impact of your work on the shape and success of the business.
Key Responsibilities
The role reports into a partner on the Tax & Legal leadership team and is a member of the South Market Area as well as the Africa Tax leadership teams.
Key responsibilities will include:
Lead initiatives to grow PwC’s Tax Transformation business and to position PwC as the market leader in this segment
Advising PwC clients on digital tax transformation strategy and initiatives for South African and multinational companies, covering all elements of the tax function, automating the compliance and reporting processes for direct and indirect taxes, and enabling real time reporting of taxes in the ERP. Monitor progress and identify/address any delivery risks or issues
Interacting and leveraging the firm’s Alliance partners to deliver on client opportunities. Stay updated with local and international tax laws and regulations. Ensure ERP Tax Ledger configurations comply with these regulations, including VAT/GST, sales tax, and other indirect taxes
Leverage and sell existing tax technology solutions developed by the firm & to identify opportunities to develop new technology solutions based on market demand
Ensure the Tax Transformation team is resourced with people who have the required skills, experience and motivation to do their roles effectively
Stakeholder management and business partnering – build strong relationships with programme stakeholders and senior stakeholders within the business across different functions like finance, accounting, and IT to address any tax-related challenges
Your Professional Experience
Experience of leading Tax Transformation projects covering:
Tax vision & strategy, policy, governance
Tax organisational design covering insourcing vs outsourcing, decentralised vs decentralised models
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for Tax process and automation
Setting digital tax strategy supplemented by robust digital roadmaps
Implementation of tax technologies to automate tax accounting / reporting, tax compliance
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and explain complex tax concepts to non-experts
Design of tax technologies to automate tax reporting and compliance processes, including automated e-filing solutions
Proven experience working with ERP Tax Ledger for the design and implementation of tax compliance and reporting in ERP systems
Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams, and fast-paced project environments
Experience of influencing, negotiating with and providing challenge to senior stakeholders
Experience of working effectively with risk within a complex change portfolio
Experience of change management technical expertise
Experience and ability of leading teams (small or large)
Excellent communication skills
Good problem solving and analytical skills to address tax-related challenges effectively.
Recognised Programme/Project Management qualifications
GSuite collaboration platform skills preferred
Knowledge and experience of business process automation, and/or data analytics preferred.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; PWC Tax Technology Leader Jobs in South Africa
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