Risk & Independence - Tax R&Q | Senior Associate

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively. Those in enterprise risk management at PwC will focus on identifying and mitigating potential risks that could impact an organisation's operations and objectives. You will be responsible for developing business strategies to effectively manage and navigate risks in a rapidly changing business environment. Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts. Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy. Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas. Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of, and/or a proven record of success serving in a role within a client services environment that emphasizes project management with quality and risk management issues that include the following: day-to-day contracting matters, regulatory developments, new idea flow, engagement execution questions, review/oversight, and related functions and/or a proven record of success serving in a role within a client services environment that leverages a broad array of taxation issues clients across various markets encountered in day-to-day business. T he ECR reviewer position The Tax Engagement Compliance Reviewer will perform the primary file reviews for the Firm’s Tax Engagement Compliance Review (ECR) Program. This program evaluates whether U.S. tax engagements comply with global and U.S. Tax Risk & Quality (R&Q) policies, as well as relevant regulatory requirements. You will review completed (or substantially completed) tax engagements to assess how well engagement teams have complied with requirements in the areas of client acceptance, engagement acceptance, independence, contracting, and documentation. Using a standardized checklist and rating framework, you will identify non‑compliance, document findings, and support Tax R&Q leadership in evaluating engagement quality and risk. This position is central to the Firm’s quality and risk management framework and contributes to continuous improvement in tax engagement execution. As you evolve in this role, you will be involved in other review programs such as Office Reviews, Engagement Acceptance, special projects, contract reviews, and AI based projects. Knowledge Preferred: Graduates or advanced-level students in Accountancy, International Relations, Political Science, Law, or a related field . Advanced English oral and written is mandatory. Experience in Compliance is a plus. Experience working with documentation is required . Knowledge on Microsoft Office tools. AI enthusiasts are welcome. Skills Preferred: Uses feedback and reflection to develop self awareness , personal strengths and address development areas. Uses a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in business area. Self-review of work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance. Uses straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing others. Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality, diverse relationships. Upholds the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in a professional role by: actively participating in AAC Review Team/OFRO discussions and meetings; communicating a broad range of professional services; managing ECRs, including preparing concise, accurate documentation and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of high utilization during peak performance periods, unanticipated issues, etc. Demonstrates a proven record of success in a professional role utilizing project management skills, especially the organization and follow-through on assignments with minimal supervision, as well as performing within a collaborative environment. Demonstrates a proven ability to produce and deliver verbal and written content and communications, with an attention toward business writing and grammatical correctness, to Partners and engagement teams and senior review team members. Minimum Year Professional Experience: 1 Additional application instructions Understand the importance of have a correct information management Knowledge of Information Security and Data Protection Correct Information Security Management All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to ethnicity; creed; color; religion; national origin; age; disability; neurodiversity; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; marital; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an inclusive organization and equal opportunity employer. Travel Requirements Not Specified Job Posting End Date