Line of Service TaxIndustry/Sector Not ApplicableSpecialism General Tax ConsultingManagement Level Director & Summary The Tax Technical Director serves as a subject matter expert, responsible for curating, validating, and updating tax-related content for their Business Unit (BU) or Market. This includes regulatory updates, best practices, and internal methodologies to ensure information is current and comprehensive.Key Responsibilities:1. Content Expertise\xc2\xb7 Curate, validate, and update tax-related content for the BU or Market.\xc2\xb7 Ensure all regulatory updates, best practices, and internal methodologies are current and comprehensive.2. Research and Analysis\xc2\xb7 Conduct in-depth research and analysis on current tax laws, regulations, rulings, trends, and developments.\xc2\xb7 Provide insightful perspectives on complex tax issues at the BU, local, and global levels.3. Content Creation\xc2\xb7 Develop high-quality, engaging, and informative content for internal and external stakeholders.4. Position Papers\xc2\xb7 Draft well-supported position papers based on conducted research.\xc2\xb7 Guide decision-making processes, support tax filing positions, and provide advice on tax planning strategies.5. Thought Leadership\xc2\xb7 Author articles, whitepapers, reports, blogs, and social media posts.\xc2\xb7 Simplify complex tax concepts for non-specialists, enhancing readers\' understanding.6. Knowledge Sharing and Accessibility\xc2\xb7 Facilitate tax knowledge sharing across TLS by making it easily accessible through internal knowledge management systems.\xc2\xb7 Organize content in a user-friendly manner and employ search optimization techniques with the help of the KM team and Manager/ Senior Manager.7. Compliance and Quality Assurance\xc2\xb7 Evaluate PwC\'s tax positions to ensure compliance with current laws.\xc2\xb7 Develop strategies to mitigate identified risks and ensure adherence to relevant regulations.\xc2\xb7 Regularly review materials to maintain accuracy and relevance, reducing the risk of non-compliance.8. Internal Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration\xc2\xb7 Collaborate with departments such as legal, finance, and IT to integrate tax knowledge across TLS.\xc2\xb7 Work with technology teams to implement effective knowledge management systems.9. External Stakeholder Engagement\xc2\xb7 Engage with regulatory bodies, tax professionals, industry experts, and clients to ensure content accuracy and relevance.\xc2\xb7 Use excellent communication skills to convey complex tax concepts and persuade others of their interpretations.10. Strategic Planning\xc2\xb7 Identify key topics and areas of interest that align with PwC\xe2\x80\x99s expertise and market needs.\xc2\xb7 Collaborate with tax experts and leadership to plan and develop thought leadership campaigns.11. Brand Enhancement\xc2\xb7 Enhance PwC\'s brand and reputation in the tax domain by producing authoritative and insightful content.\xc2\xb7 Attract potential clients, retain existing ones, and contribute to the firm\'s overall growth through thought leadership.12. Training and Development\xc2\xb7 Commit to continuous learning by attending workshops, seminars, and educational opportunities to stay updated on the latest tax trends and best practices.\xc2\xb7 Play a pivotal role in training and developing tax team members by creating educational materials, conducting workshops, and providing guidance on tax-related matters.Qualifications:\xc2\xb7 Proven expertise in tax laws, regulations, and practices.\xc2\xb7 Strong research, analytical, and content creation skills.\xc2\xb7 Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.\xc2\xb7 Experience in strategic planning and thought leadership.\xc2\xb7 Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.\xc2\xb7 Content Expert: The tax director/ partner serves as a subject matter expert, responsible for curating, validating, and updating tax-related content for their BU or Market. This includes regulatory updates, best practices, and internal methodologies to ensure the information is current and comprehensive.\xc2\xb7 Research and Analysis: They conduct in-depth research and analysis on current tax laws, regulations, rulings, trends, and developments. This includes understanding complex tax issues, both at a BU, local and global level, to provide insightful perspectives that are relevant to the firm\'s clients and the wider market.\xc2\xb7 Content Creation: They are responsible for creating high-quality, engaging, and informative content.o Position papers: Utilizing the research conducted, they draft position papers that present clear, well-supported arguments or interpretations of specific tax issues. These documents are essential for guiding decision-making processes, supporting tax filing positions, or providing advice on tax planning strategies.o Thought leadership: Articles, whitepapers and reports in addition to blogs and social media posts. The goal is to articulate complex tax concepts in a manner that is accessible to non-specialists, adding value to the readers\' understanding of tax issues.\xc2\xb7 Knowledge Sharing and Accessibility: They facilitate the sharing of tax knowledge across TLS by making it easily accessible through internal knowledge management systems.
With the help of the KM team and Manager/ Senior Manager, this involves organizing content in a user-friendly manner and employing search optimization techniques to ensure that relevant information can be easily found by TLS practitioners.\xc2\xb7 Compliance and Quality Assurance: They evaluate the tax positions taken by PwC to ensure they are compliant with current laws and assess the potential risks associated with these positions. This involves developing strategies to mitigate any identified risks and ensuring that the organization\'s tax practices adhere to relevant regulations.
They regularly review materials to maintain accuracy and relevance, mitigating the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties.\xc2\xb7 Internal Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: They work closely with other departments, such as legal, finance, and IT, to ensure that tax knowledge is integrated across TLS. Collaborating with technology teams is crucial for implementing knowledge management systems that support the tax team\'s needs.\xc2\xb7 External Stakeholder Engagement: They engage with various stakeholders, such as regulatory bodies and including tax professionals, industry experts, and clients, is a critical part of the role. This engagement helps to ensure that the content is not only accurate and informative but also resonates with the intended audience and stimulates dialogue.
This requires excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex tax concepts and persuade others of the validity of their interpretations.\xc2\xb7 Strategic Planning: They play a strategic role in identifying key topics and areas of interest that align with PwC\xe2\x80\x99s expertise and market needs. This involves collaborating with tax experts and leadership within the firm to plan and develop thought leadership campaigns that position PwC as a leader in the field of tax.\xc2\xb7 Brand Enhancement: Through their work, they contribute to enhancing the firm\'s brand and reputation in the tax domain. By producing authoritative and insightful content, they help to establish the firm as a thought leader, which can attract potential clients, retain existing ones, and contribute to the firm\'s overall growth.\xc2\xb7 Training and Development: Given the ever-evolving nature of tax laws, they are committed to continuous learning. They attend workshops, seminars, and other educational opportunities to stay informed about the latest tax trends and best practices. This knowledge is then applied to refine and improve the organization\'s tax strategies and position papers.
The tax director/ partner plays a pivotal role in the training and development of tax team members by creating educational materials, conducting workshops, and providing guidance on tax-related matters. This supports continuous learning and professional growth within the team.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 SkillsOptional SkillsDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel RequirementsAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?Government Clearance Required?Job Posting End Date August 31, 2024

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