Director, Tax Risk & Controversy

Description

Our collective blend of expertise and experience makes PwC a great place to work. PwC Ireland welcomes top talent from all backgrounds to join us at the start of what will be your lifelong journey of development and discovery. Let's see where your talent could take you.

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

About us:
As Revenue interventions become more onerous and complex, our clients need specialist support to help them through the process. PwC’s dedicated Tax Risk & Controversy team, which consists of tax professionals, ex-Revenue officials, a former Tax Appeal Commissioner and barristers, supports clients navigate through Revenue interventions and, more broadly, manage their tax risk.
We are seeking a Director to join the team. You could be a Director who already has experience of Revenue interventions or somebody with broader tax experience who wants to pivot and develop a specialism in a key growth area in the tax profession. Either way, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team in a senior leadership role where you will help drive the next phase of our growth and client delivery.

PwC supports a flexible work environment and is open to discussing structured flexible working arrangements that work for both you and the firm.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● Managing the Revenue intervention process and liaising with Revenue throughout same.
● Carrying out pre-audit testing and reviews across various tax heads to identify areas for disclosure to Revenue.
● Assisting in the preparation of Qualifying Disclosures.
● Engaging with Revenue to agree an appropriate tax settlement and the application of interest and penalties on same.
● Advising clients on their rights, Revenue powers and strategy in managing Revenue interventions.
● Carrying out assessments of clients’ tax controls and supporting them in developing a Tax Control Framework

About you – Key skills and competencies:
● 10+ desired years of tax experience. This could include working in the Revenue Commissioners or a Big 4 firm / mid-tier practice or industry
● Ideally you will have experience of Revenue audits and/or tax governance but this is not a prerequisite.
● Tax or Accountancy qualification (or qualified by experience) with a strong academic record.
● Expert at directing and driving the success of multiple engagements.
● Business Acumen - use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in the market and utilise this information to assist your clients in making innovative business decisions.
● Relationship management - ability to read situations and modify behaviour to build quality, diverse relationships.

● Creative - demonstrate an ability to contribute to new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems.

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland

We believe that challenges are better solved together. We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.

Enjoy PwC’s perks

We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html).

Being appreciated for being you

Our most valuable asset is our people and we recognise you for it - ensuring you feel like you belong and that you are valued and rewarded for the great work you do everyday. PwC is an equal opportunities employer and creating a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve is hugely important to us.

We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Inclusive Workplace Elevate Pledge. (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/)

Our Inclusion First strategy puts inclusion at the heart of our culture - supporting an environment where individuality is embraced, diversity is celebrated and inclusion is valued. Check out our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie.

Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we’d love to hear from you!

We will ensure that everyone is supported throughout and, if required, provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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)

47. Ireland: Chartered Tax Advisor - Irish Tax Institute (preferred)

Required Skills

Taxes

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

PwC Ireland is committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Working together in an inclusive environment enables us to harness the collective and complementary skills, knowledge, background, and networks of our people.

Job ID:560165WD

Location:Dublin

Line of Service:Tax

Specialism:General Tax Consulting