Associate Tax & Legal Services - Accounting and Payroll (Contractor Role)

Description

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.

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Tax Accounting practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions.

Our team provides our clients with customised tax solutions and tax accounting advice based on their niche and business need. You’ll support the team with deferred tax validation projects, remediation and restatement, tax basis balance sheets and financial statement carve out preparation.

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 an Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
• Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
• Build and maintain an internal and external network.
• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

The candidate is expected to have 2-3 years of experience.

A PwC client is looking to outsource the accounts payable function and the scope would include (but not limited to) the below

• full process notes/checklist would be provided : Check that supplier is on master vendor list, that all documents are up to date (i.e. valid trade license)
• For any new vendors, request documents and assist with vendor set up process (i.e. calls to verify bank details) Ensure that an engagement letter/other agreement is in place, signed by an authorized signatory for the company, and that the invoice ties to the amount in the agreement
• Checking that a current dated, valid tax invoice has been received, ensure that invoice has not been paid previously
• flag up any concerns around this & Collate list of payments in Excel format provided by us
• request any info required for booking into the accounts Provide list of payments to be made and pending payments on a weekly basis (note that there will be the occasional urgent requirement)
• Download payment confirmations from online banking.
• Maintain list of invoices which are pending and cannot be paid for any reason (i.e. not VAT compliant, queries pending) and follow up Coordinate with the team for booking of payables/payments made

This is a contractor position for one year extendable. The candidate should have his/her own Visa.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree - FinanceDegrees/Field of Study preferred: Bachelor Degree - Accounting

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

English

Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

February 13, 2023

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