Overview
Line of Service
Tax
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Technology Strategy
Management Level
Senior Manager
Job Description & Summary
A career within Tax Technology services, will provide you with the opportunity to work directly with senior Information Technology professionals within PwC, as well as with our clients, in order to provide specialised assistance to troubleshoot and resolve issues surrounding the technical application aspects of our tax technology solutions.
Our team is responsible for acting as the direct liaison with information technology professionals at PwC and our clients by providing specialised assistance to troubleshoot and resolve issues with our tax technology solutions. You’ll focus on utilising proprietary web applications and managing technology support.
We are looking for a (Senior) Manager to join the team, supporting our clients primarily in the area of tax operating model and tax governance design and implementation. This role sits at the heart of what the team does, working collaboratively with Tax and Finance leaders to:
* Develop a vision for the way in which tax operations are managed, develop and implement transformation plans
* Assess current state processes, governance, systems, data flows, and organisational models and opportunities for deploying technology
* Identify opportunities for improvement and
* Develop practical implementation plans
* Advise on the opportunities for tax to leverage Shared Service Centres and Global Business Service delivery models, including assessment of options and design of processes and controls
* Support on the implementation of transformation programmes
* Drive change activity across all aspects of the tax operating model
The role requires a consultative approach to supporting client leadership through strategic transformation initiatives.
In this role you will:
* Build trusted client relationships with finance and tax leaders across a portfolio of large organisations
* Lead project teams to deliver quality consulting projects to a range of businesses
* Use your knowledge of best practice tax operations and governance to advise clients on all aspects of their tax operating models
* Work across a range of industries (including Financial Services, Consumer Business, Energy & Resources, Technology, Media and Telecommunications)
* Help develop strategic plans for growing the team
* Mentor more junior members of the team, playing an active role in their development
* Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
Your professional experience:
* Extensive experience in a tax role (with some tax operations and governance familiarity) or in a finance operations role that encompassed tax. Your experience may have been in practice or an in-house role.
* An innovative approach and a desire to solve problems
* Passionate about client service
* Experience of leading a portfolio of tax and/or consulting engagements
* Organised with a flexible and adaptable approach
* A desire to develop your career, take on a leadership role and varied work
* Ideally, some experience of best practice tax operations and governance
* Good tax technical and/or finance operations experience
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
Yes
Job Posting End Date
Job ID: 494794WD
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.
