Overview

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

At PwC, our people in Direct Tax Technology focus on providing advice and guidance to clients to support their operational tax needs for direct tax purposes. These individuals help business navigate new direct tax regulations such as Pillar Two operational challenges and analyse possible ways forward to assess data needs, facilitate technology implementations and enhance and document tax governance matters.

Job overview:

As part of the Direct Tax Technology Team, you will join a team of skilled tax and technology professionals focused on standardizing and enhancing tax-related data and processes through innovative technology solutions.

Your responsibilities will include improving and optimizing client internal processes related to direct taxes, identifying relevant data points in client data sources and aiding in the selection and integration of the most suitable technology solutions, whether through ERP/EPM system enhancements or specialized add-on solutions like Orbitax or Oracle Tax Provisioning.

You will help design and implement tools and processes specific to BEPS Pillar Two and Corporate Tax needs while collaborating closely with our global network of tax advisory and consulting teams. This role demands a proactive, innovative mindset and a commitment to delivering cutting-edge tax technology solutions to some of the most challenging taxes.

About you: 

 

  • Minimum 2 years or relevant working experience either in accounting or technology and finance. 

  • You have a good understanding of accounting and overall direct tax processes. 

  • Knowledge of the data requirements and the associated challenges, and be able to articulate this to clients and internal stakeholders. 

  • Discuss the different solutions and how to use ancillary technology to automate/streamline the process. 

  • Experience with using or implementing direct tax technology is a bonus: Oracle TRCS, Longview, OneSource, OneStream, Orbitax, SAP PaPm, Anaplan or similar solutions. 

  • You are able to bridge the gap between IT and Tax professionals tackling complex issues in a simple and understandable way. 

  • Ability to analyze complex tax issues, identify potential risks and opportunities, and develop innovative tax technology solutions to address them. 

  • Given the evolving nature of tax regulations and technology trends, the candidate should demonstrate a willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new tools and methodologies. 

  • Experience in Pillar Two data and technology projects is required. 

  • You are a team player who loves collaborating with people from around the world. 

  • You are fluent in English. 


Other skill sets: Well Being, Learning Agility, Corporate Transactions, Tax Restructuring, Post Deal Integration (Business Law), Emotional Regulation, Accepting Feedback, Teamwork, Inclusion, Empathy, Taxes, Creativity, Communication, Tax and Finance Integration, Consolidated Tax Returns, Tax Modeling, Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA), Intellectual Curiosity, Tax Provisions, Self-Awareness, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Embracing Change, Optimism, Tax Structures.

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About PwC Middle East

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.