Tax Compliance Manager

Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryAt PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion.Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.Effectively mentor others.Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.Job Description Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: - Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. - Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. - Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts. - Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy. - Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. - Use reflection to develop self-awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas. - Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. - Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards. Additional Job Description Role Summary: We believe that challenges are better solved together. That's why you'll join a diverse, global community of solvers. As a Tax Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for a team of tax consultants that will provide tax compliance services to PwC's clients. Qualifications / Certifications required: Relevant South African degree / diploma with Taxation as core module Registered Tax Technician or Tax Professional (SAIT) or registered Chartered Accountant (SA) Experience required: Minimum of 6 years’ experience in tax compliance and tax administration OR minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Private practice. Previous management experience of at least 2 years. Responsibilities of role: - Management of tax compliance team - Tax compliance work specifically of companies - Administration of provisional and final income tax returns and related SARS matters - Maintenance of tax clients on tax management software and SARS eFiling - Liaison with SARS, clients and staff regarding assessments, objections, disputes, refunds, queries, registrations - Following up on outstanding SARS matters - Meet with SARS on behalf of clients and PwC - Ensure clients’ tax compliance affairs are kept up to date - Approval of International Transfers (AIT) and tax compliance status requests - Responding to SARS verification queries - Client and PwC staff consultations - Comply with internal risk management procedures - General administrative tasks - Attend internal and external training Skill sets required: - Excellent project management skills - Management of people, delegation skills - Self starter - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong multi-tasking skills - Sound computer literacy - Experience on GreatSoft or similar package - Sound knowledge of SA Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act - Registered tax practitioner or willing to register - Fluent in English and Afrikaans - Must be prepared to work overtime - Valid driver’s licence and own transport Independence requirements: Standard requirements Travel RequirementsUp to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoJob Posting End DateMarch 13, 2026