Tax & Legal Services - Tax - Acceleration Centre - Associate - Amman
- Recruiter
- PwC Middle East
- Location
- Amman
- Salary
- Not disclosed
- Posted
- 26 Jan 2021
- Closes
- 09 Feb 2021
- Ref
- 186356WD
- Approved employers
- Approved employer
- Job role
- Accountant, Tax
- Contract type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
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
PwC Middle East is expanding it’s Tax Acceleration Centre (TAC). Working in our Acceleration Centre you will operate as a natural extension of PwC’s leading class global delivery capabilities. We provide premium, cost effective, high quality services that support process quality and delivery capability in our client engagements.
Working in the Tax Acceleration Centre is all about maximising value, unlocking opportunities and creating a great experience for our people and clients. Using the latest technologies, leading processes and best practices, the TAC is an important part of how we deliver high-quality tax services to our clients.
As a Specialist within the TAC you will work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues. You will be trained to master a variety of tools and technologies, including PwC systems that support our clients’ compliance needs and broader data analytics software to enable you in your role.
Prior experience in preparation of tax returns is preferred, but not essential.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
- Initiate and create client records
- Assemble client provided information
- Cleanse and format client data to enable efficient and effective tax calculations
- Prepare tax returns (Corporate Income Tax, Zakat, VAT, WHT etc.)
- Send electronic copies of finalised tax returns to clients
- Identify outstanding information on files and reach out to clients and practice staff as required
- Work with client engagement teams as necessary to complete work assignments
- Collect and organise additional supporting documentation or responses to tax authority notices and decisions.
Other responsibilities may include:
- Supporting other TAC team members with administrative functions such as client and engagement onboarding, client administration and other ad hoc tasks as required.
- Translation of client and internal documents from Arabic to English or vice versa where required (if applicable).
Candidate profile and requirements:
- You will need a keen interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work
- A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
- A strong grasp of technology including Microsoft Office and Google Suite and an aptitude for excel, complex calculations and working with large datasets
- Ability to work effectively under pressure without compromising professional standards or quality of works and data analysis
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate and manage expectations with clients
- 1+ years of work experience with accounting or financial services; prior tax preparation and/or bookkeeping or other related accounting functions would be advantageous
- Bilingual (English and Arabic)
Important Points to Consider:
This role is currently only offered as a fixed term contract for 3 months (mid Feb - mid May).
The TAC team supports PwC practices across the Middle East, therefore extended business hours may be required during peak periods.
Travel Requirements 0%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes
Government Clearance Required? Yes
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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