Tax, Senior Associate

PwC•Halifax, NS

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to a wide range of clients on tax planning, compliance, accounting and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their tax positions. In tax consulting and advising at PwC, you will focus on offering consulting and advisory services to clients on various tax matters. You will provide advice and guidance on tax planning, compliance, accounting and strategy, helping businesses optimize their tax positions and navigate complex business issues. You’ll have the opportunity to experience the entire business life cycle of a private company from inception to growth, maturity and transition. Our team helps our clients design and implement personal and customized service plans that are unique to privately owned entities, entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals. You’ll be assisting the team focus on key issues like wealth management, compliance, cash flow management, equity expansion, divestiture and exit strategies. As a Corporate Tax, Senior Associate you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or any equivalent degree.
Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation, or commitment to completing the Canadian CPA and eligible to enroll in the CPA Professional Education Program.
A technical tax background and 2 years of experience in the Canadian corporate income tax field OR prior experience in a professional services firm or in industry providing tax consulting, accounting and/or compliance expertise.
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Basic technical tax knowledge and research capabilities and willingness to learn.
Strong analytical capability, attention to detail, sound business sense and creative mind that have earned you the reputation of providing excellence in client service focused on helping clients solve their issues.
Demonstrated ability to identify tax consulting opportunities and a willingness to effectively market services to existing and prospective clients.
A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside and/or coaching diverse people and perspectives.

Nice To Haves

Masters in taxation or the CICA In-Depth Tax Program considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Review and preparation of Canadian tax compliance including working on tax provisions and writing memos.
Advise Canadian companies with international business or foreign companies with business in Canada.
Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.