Tax Customs - Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Job description

About the job:-

As a Senior Associate, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve complex business issues. This role requires you to develop specialized tax expertise in Indirect Taxes - Customs and act as a key resource on complex tax technical matters.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of new methodologies or approaches to address emerging Tax issues for our clients.
• Assist clients by identifying issues they may not recognize and recommend solutions tailored to their strategic and commercial objectives whilst considering the regulatory environment.
• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients.
• Manage existing client portfolios and maintain sound client relationships.
• Leverages on internal and external networks to enhance firm’s connectivity, performance and profitability opportunities.
• Ensure that financial targets of self and team are achieved.
• Provide written technical opinions or reports for clients.
• Train, coach, and supervise team members.
• Conduct Customs training for clients as and when required.
• Keep up to date with changes in Customs legislation in the East Africa region.
• Keep up to date with local and international business and economic issues.

Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
• Applicants with Customs or tax qualification will have an added advantage
• Over five years of relevant experience in the field of Customs and International Trade preferably in a tax authority or tax advisory firm
• In-depth knowledge of the customs legislative framework in the East African Community
• In-depth knowledge of the local customs regulations, policies and practices in the East Africa region
• Working knowledge of Customs and international trade regulations within the context of World Customs Organization (WCO) and World Trade Organization (WTO)
• Excellent analytical skills and commercial expertise are required for you to succeed in this role
• You must also demonstrate the ability to communicate with impact, have excellent business development and negotiation skills
• You must have good leadership skills, be an effective team player, excellent management skills and good project management skills.

Additional Information

This role will give you many opportunities for growth and provide you with extraordinary experiences. If you are keen to grow your career your own way and to discover how a career with PwC will benefit you, please visit www.pwc.com/ke/careers and apply online. Your career path will be unique, diverse and exceptional as we give you the best opportunities to excel and shine.