Indirect Tax Manager

About the Role

Join PwC New Zealand's leading Indirect Tax team based in Auckland as a Manager or Senior Manager. This position involves guiding clients through intricate GST and Customs matters, offering pragmatic and commercially-focused tax solutions. You will engage with various industries, managing cross-border transactions, property acquisitions and developments, financial deals, business restructures, and ensuring GST compliance, risk management, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead GST advisory projects delivering practical and client-tailored advice.
• Interpret and apply tax laws to complex GST scenarios and craft comprehensive written and verbal guidance.
• Oversee GST compliance and review tasks including the supervision of GST return preparation processes.
• Assist clients in recognizing and handling indirect tax risks by performing reviews, controls assessments, and utilizing data analytics methods.
• Develop strong client partnerships by understanding their goals and delivering customized solutions.
• Mentor junior team members to promote their technical skills and professional growth.
• Collaborate with specialists across Tax, Deals, Assurance, and Consulting to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to business development, thought leadership, and activities that enhance PwC's standing in the indirect tax sector.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive indirect tax experience, particularly in technical GST/VAT advisory, gained domestically or internationally.
• Background in Big Four firms, professional services, advisory, legal, or corporate tax roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing client relations and delivering outcomes across multiple engagements.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude with clear communication of complex concepts in an accessible manner.
• Experience leading projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and supporting junior staff development.
• Degree holder with relevant professional qualifications or in progress (e.g., CAANZ, CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent).
• Legal qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory.
• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.

Benefits and Perks

• Discretionary bonuses and generous referral rewards.
• Access to retail discounts and deals.
• Opportunities for professional growth through a global network, leadership programs, AI training, and structured learning paths.
• Wellbeing support including a $250 annual allowance, life and income protection, employee assistance programs, 15 days of paid sick leave, and group-rate health insurance subject to eligibility.
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive coaching environment.
• Annual summer shutdown with two paid recognition days off and option to purchase additional annual leave weeks.
• Paid parental leave applicable to all parents with flexible options, financial planning assistance, inclusive networks, and paid volunteering leave.

Additional Information

• Up to 20% travel may be required.
• Applicants must maintain independence as part of PwC's objectivity standards, including undergoing an independence review process.
• Currently, the company is not engaging recruitment agencies; interested candidates should apply directly.
• Early applications are advised as the role may close upon finding suitable candidates.
• AI-assisted recruitment tools may be used for application processing; however, all final decisions are made by PwC staff.