Risk & Quality Manager (Tax) - Kilkenny - Ireland - PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited

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Job Description & Summary

About us:

The Risk & Quality team within the Tax Practice of PwC Ireland (Tax R&Q) currently comprises 11 members led by our Partner Joe Tynan. The Tax R&Q team is responsible for implementing the firm's risk and quality compliance programme for the Tax Practice (over 750+ staff) on an ongoing basis. This incorporates annual training programmes, carrying out engagement compliance reviews and business unit reviews and supporting the tax practice with their R&Q and contracting queries.

The role:

We are looking to recruit a Tax R&Q manager to work closely with the Tax R&Q Director implementing the firm's annual risk and quality compliance programme for the Tax Department. Working out of the Kilkenny office, the R&Q manager will be responsible for managing the SDC R&Q team who are based in Kilkenny.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Managing the Tax R&Q Service Delivery Centre Team based in Kilkenny and their workflow.
• Collating and distributing annual feedback to tax staff on R&Q Performance via Workday
• Managing R&Q systems, procedures & tools
• Communications with Tax Staff on key R&Q issues
• Delivery of R&Q training to team members and tax staff
• Monitoring controls and assisting with global reporting within the PwC Network.
• Adapting new Tax R&Q processes when required for changes in legislation.
• Assisting with the roll-out to the tax department of any new globally rolled out technology/systems or process changes.
• Inputting into appropriate changes to be made to risk processes to ensure they are carried out as efficiently as possible.
• Providing support to the Tax practice with R&Q queries throughout client engagements
• Dealing with contracting and terms of business queries from engagement teams and clients
• Liaising with teams across the firm (OGC, AML and Independence teams etc) on R&Q matters.

You will have a key role in operating and supporting the administration of internal systems and processes designed to ensure compliance with risk and quality (R&Q) procedures within PwC's Tax department.

What does this role offer?

As a leading global regulated accountancy firm, we have policies and procedures in place to help us to provide quality services to our clients. This role would provide an individual with the opportunity to understand the R&Q policies and procedures that are in place and the rationale behind these procedures. Working in a large firm with a global reach means that the team regularly interacts with teams across the firm's different departments and as the need arises, other territories.

As PwC as a global network is on a digital agenda, our systems, technologies and procedures are constantly being updated so these developments afford our team the opportunity to upskill their digital skills. You will be working with a multitude of global systems like Salesforce, Workday, among others.

As a manager , you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive industry experience, helping our engagement teams to carry out their R&Q procedures and to solve their queries. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop a thorough understanding of the firm's R&Q procedures

• Manage the Tax R&Q team processing the firm's R&Q procedures for a portfolio of clients.
• Embrace the digital transformation being undertaken in our business. Being motivated to familiarise yourself with these evolutions and to drive these technologies further in our day-to-day business.
• Embrace changes in procedures arising as a result of changes in legislation and work with the Tax R&Q team to adopt any new globally rolled out technologies or systems
• Assist in the ongoing management of internal relationships.
• Development of your own career.
• Mentor and coach trainees, promoting autonomy to make a difference and deliver results.
• Be part of and contribute to the fun working environment offered by PwC and act as an advocate to promote our learning culture.

About you – Key Competencies & Experience:

• Relevant work experience (minimum 5 years)
• A commitment to exceptional service
• Keen interest in developing skills in Risk
• Highly methodical with excellent attention to detail.
• Keen focus on improving processes and ways of working.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Enthusiastic team player.
• Demonstrate strong commitment and willingness to learn, upskill and adapt to change.
• Highly motivated and flexible.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities

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