Since its inception in 2007, the PwC Tax Academy is the first of its kind in Namibia, reaffirming our commitment to Vision 2030 and the development of local Tax Professionals. Our Tax Academy programme currently boasts 6 candidates enrolled on a 3 year practical experience contract whilst furthering their studies within various fields of taxation.
Our newly introduced Tax Compliance Academy being a 4 year duration, currently has 3 candidates enrolled furthering their studies in finance or taxation.
Since 2007, the Tax Academy has produced 23 graduates, of which 96% are previously disadvantaged candidates.
If you’re thinking about what’s the right career for you - an option in the field of taxation might not have crossed your mind, but it can open up a world of possibilities and opportunities. We want to play our part in developing tomorrow’s tax experts. The key to success is to ensure quality through a solid foundation in tax principles, practice and application.
- What you will do
- What we look for
What you will do
Tax Academy
- Structured programme of principles, practice and application of income tax and indirect tax skills;
- A learning experience with a practical edge;
- Earn while you learn;
- Exposure to world class network of clients and tax experts;
- On-the-job coaching and career counselling;
- Leading to an official PwC Tax Academy completion certificate.
Tax Compliance Academy
- Active on-the-job training in the field of tax compliance;
- Working in teams, dealing with clients and serving as liaison with tax authorities;
- Earn while you learn;
- Exposure to tax compliance methodologies and technology on par with Global Standards;
- Ongoing coaching and career counselling;
- Leading to an official PwC Tax Compliance Academy completion certificate.
What we look for
Tax Academy
The minimum requirements for our Tax Academy programme are as follows:
- Must be a Namibian Citizen
- B.Com, B.Acc, B.Com Law or LLB degree from a recognised tertiary institution
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong academic performance
- A passion to improve his/her technical and tax related knowledge and skills
- Academic studies in taxation will be an added advantage
- Must be able to meet deadlines, perform under pressure and manage multiple tasks
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs & Sheets
Tax Compliance Academy
- Must be a Namibian Citizen
- Completed Grade 12 or equivalent
- Should qualify for tertiary studies at a recognised tertiary educational institution;
- Trainee will be required to study part time (any finance related streams e.g.
- Accounting or Tax Degree) at a recognised Tertiary Educational Institution * subject to PwC Namibia’s Study leave policy
- No prior work experience is required, but this may be considered an added advantage
- Excellent communication skills
- A passion to improve his/her technical and tax related knowledge and skills
- Must be able to meet deadlines, perform under pressure and manage multiple tasks
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs & Sheets