Associate - Tax & Legal Services

PwC in the Caribbean is an integrated network of firms serving a diverse mix of international businesses, private companies and government clients. In Guyana, our Tax and Legal practice helps clients address complex business, Tax and Legal matters while delivering quality outcomes and building trusted relationships.

As an Associate in Tax & Legal Services, you will work as part of collaborative engagement teams that help clients meet their tax obligations, understand the implications of transactions and business decisions, and manage tax and related legal risks. You will perform research, prepare calculations and filings, support advisory assignments, maintain high-quality working papers and build productive relationships with clients and colleagues. You will be expected to learn quickly, exercise sound professional judgement, communicate clearly and seek guidance when matters require escalation.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Assist with preparing and reviewing corporate income tax, value-added tax and other statutory returns, computations and supporting schedules. 
• Compile, organise and validate client financial and operational information required for tax filings and advisory work. • Support tax provisioning and related reporting assignments by preparing analyses, reconciliations and documentation.
• Track filing, payment and information-request deadlines and promptly communicate risks to the engagement team.
• Maintain complete, accurate and well-referenced electronic working papers in accordance with PwC methodology and engagement requirements.
• Support corporate, commercial, employment, immigration and regulatory assignments within the scope of the team’s services and under appropriate supervision.
• Support liaison with the Guyana Revenue Authority and other government or regulatory bodies, as authorised by the engagement team and client.
• Apply confidentiality, privilege and records-management requirements to client information and work products.
• Deliver assigned work accurately, on time and within agreed budgets, keeping the team informed of progress and potential delays.

• Up to two years of relevant experience in tax, accounting, finance, legal services, compliance, a revenue authority or professional services is desirable but not essential.
• Prior experience in tax law, legal advisory, consulting, or compliance is preferred.

• Demonstrated proficiency in using AI-enabled tools and a range of digital systems beyond traditional research databases, with the ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly. 
• Accounting qualifications or relevant experience are preferred, together with a willingness to undertake compliance-related work.  
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  
• Exceptional analytical and research capabilities, with a solutions-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.  
• Experience in tax and finance is highly valued.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Sound knowledge of commercial law is an asset, particularly in supporting tax advisory and consulting engagements.
• Ability to work from the Georgetown office and at client locations, subject to engagement requirements and firm policy.
• Flexibility to work additional hours during peak periods to meet client and statutory deadlines.
• Ability to travel within Guyana and, occasionally, elsewhere in the Caribbean where business needs require
• Successful completion of PwC’s recruitment, background-screening, independence and conflict-check requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Law or another relevant discipline from a recognised institution. 
• Strong academic performance in taxation, accounting, finance, commercial law or related subjects.
• Progress toward a relevant professional qualification is desirable, such as ACCA or a recognised legal qualification, depending on the candidate’s discipline.