Line of Service Tax
Industry/Sector Not Applicable
Specialism VAT/GST
Management Level Manager
Job Description & Summary A career in our Indirect Tax practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever-changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions.
Our team helps our clients optimize cash flow and reduce risk by managing challenges related to indirect taxes. You’ll support our clients with all aspects of indirect taxation related to global, regional and domestic projects as well as comprehensive restructuring and reporting value added tax projects.
The opportunity As an Indirect Tax Recovery Data Analytics, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, leading the data and analytics workstream on indirect tax recovery engagements for a diverse client base. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Leading the extraction, transformation and analysis of large client data sets (accounts payable and general ledger data) from ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle and Microsoft Dynamics to support indirect tax recovery reviews
Designing and running data analytics routines and exception testing to identify unclaimed GST/HST, QST, provincial retail sales tax and other indirect tax refund opportunities
Working closely with indirect tax specialists to translate legislative rules into data logic, and to validate findings, quantify recoveries and support refund claims
Preparing transparent dashboards, analyses,
spreadsheets and summary reports that communicate recovery findings to engagement teams and clients
Engaging client finance, tax and IT stakeholders to scope data requests, understand system configurations and tax codes, and resolve data quality issues
Managing the data workstream on engagements, including timelines, budgets and deliverables, while upholding data security, confidentiality and quality standards
Developing and enhancing repeatable tools, scripts and automated workflows, including AI-enabled solutions, to improve the efficiency and scalability of recovery reviews
Coaching and mentoring team members on data analytics techniques and indirect tax concepts, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning
Demonstrating critical thinking and the ability to bring order to large, unstructured data sets and problems
Using straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others; reading situations and modifying behaviour to build quality relationships
What you’ll bring
A minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in data analytics, ideally within indirect tax, including experience leading workstreams and supervising team members
Advanced proficiency with data analytics tools such as Fabric, Databricks and Alteryx, as well as advanced Excel skills.
Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI would be an asset
Experience extracting and working with large transactional data sets from ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
Working knowledge of GST/HST, QST and provincial sales taxes, and how indirect taxes are recorded in financial systems
A completed accounting designation (CPA) or a degree in data analytics, computer science, finance or a related field would be an asset
An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and to travel to client sites as required
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to explain technical data findings to non-technical audiences
A strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
Bilingual (French and English) would be an asset, but is not required
This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.
The salary range for this position is $87,700 - $137,700.The posted salary rangerepresentsthe expected hiring range for PwC locations in major citycentres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary isdeterminedby your skills, experience,qualificationsand work location.In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities toparticipatein variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements.We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere t
📌 Indirect Tax, Recovery Data Analytics (Winnipeg)
🏢 PwC
📍 Winnipeg