Indirect Tax Manager

Description

• A career within PwC Private will provide the opportunity to help private companies with a range of business advisory needs such as audit, tax compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy
• You’ll have the opportunity to experience the entire business life cycle of a private company from inception to growth, maturity and transition
• Our team helps our clients design and implement personal and customised service plans that are unique to privately owned entities, entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals
• You’ll be assisting the team focus on key issues like wealth management, compliance, cash flow management, equity expansion, divestiture and exit strategies."
• Our PwC Private teams help entrepreneurs, private business owners and family enterprises manage their ownership and growth at every stage, in a way that fits the needs of their business in today's changing global landscape
• To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level
• To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework
• It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future
• As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution

Duties

• Analysis and determination on the impact of the Namibian VAT Act on client affairs and specific transactions
• Drafting of opinions and ruling requests
• Consulting clients on VAT related matters and business restructuring
• Communicating with NAMRA on technical VAT matters
• Performing VAT related reviews, Tax Due Diligence and audit of VAT risks
• Presenting Indirect Tax training
• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively
• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making
• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties
• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct

Requisites

• Must be a motivated Namibian Citizen eager to learn
• Persons with disabilities and from previously disadvantaged designated groups are strongly
• Must have strong knowledge of an Accounting environment
• B.Acc or BCom degree
• Must have completed audit articles or 5-6 years relevant experience
• Being a Chartered Accountant will be an added advantage
• Tax qualifications will be an added advantage
• Must have a passion to improve his/her technical, tax related knowledge and skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an outgoing personality
• Must be able to meet deadlines, perform under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Word and Excel

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted