Manager

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Corporate and Business Strategy

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing The Bahamas firm’s tax-related activities, ensuring compliance with local tax laws and regulations, and optimizing tax strategies. The Tax Manager is expected to work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution levels within the Firm.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Manager, 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:

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Responsible for managing all aspects of tax planning, compliance, reporting, and strategy for the Firm. This role involves preparing and reviewing tax filings with the Department of Inland Revenue, ensuring compliance with local and international tax laws of the Firm’s clients, and developing tax-efficient strategies for clients. 

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable  Bahamian laws and international tax laws. 

• Prepare and review tax filings including corporate income tax returns, VAT returns, business license, and other Bahamian taxes, in response to clients’ business needs.

Tax Planning

• Liaise with the firm’s clients in developing and implementing tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities. 

• Stay updated on new tax regulations and identify tax-saving opportunities for the firm. 

Tax Audits

• Coordinate and manage tax audits and provide support in resolving disputes with the relevant tax authorities.

Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of tax provisions for financial statements under applicable accounting standards (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS, etc). 

• Manage quarterly and annual tax reporting.

Advisory Role

• Provide tax advice to the partners and senior management on various Bahamian-based business transactions, including purchase of real property, share purchases/transfers, mergers, acquisitions, expansions,  investments etc.

Risk Management

 

• Identify and mitigate tax risks by assisting with developing tax policies and procedures. 

• Ensure internal controls are in place and adhered to for all tax matters.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of tax professionals as the department expands.

• Provide training and guidance on complex tax issues.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the finance, audit, and fellow tax and legal services team to integrate tax considerations into overall business strategy.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of the clients tax positions, policies, and procedures.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Master Degree - Taxation, Bachelor Degree - Accounting, Bachelor Degree - Finance

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

0. Global: Certified Public Accountant - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

English

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

January 31, 2025