Senior Associate at PwC South Africa

About the role

To fulfil an internal audit role within our PwC SDC. This role is a non-client facing role, focussing on the testing of our PwC SDC with its own standards and policies.

Essential skills and experience

2-3 years’ relevant experience in internal audit

Required qualifications

• Grade 12
• Relevant National Diploma – Internal Auditing
• B Tech Internal Audit would be advantageous

Desirable skills or attributes

• In depth knowledge regarding Internal Auditing;
• Ability to work alone and in a team;
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Broad thinker, capable of quickly interpreting information and presenting arguments in a clear and reasoned way;
• Able to work under pressure;
• Computer literacy;
• Analytical thinking, paying attention to detail;
• Good communication skills – verbal and written;
• Deadline driven and
• Accountable for own decisions and actions whilst respectful of the professional responsibilities of others.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the  business policies, processes, risks and Controls of SDC Africa;
• Provide support to the Internal Audit Manager in the performance of the Internal Audit Work programme;
• Performing complex Test of Controls;
• Prepare working papers adequately documenting work performed;
• Drafting monthly analysis reports highlighting issues and problems noted during testing of controls that will be presented to management;
• Assist in preparation of meetings/presentations by the department;
• Ensure accuracy of all work /documents and reports;
• Ensure that prioritized work is completed within the required timeline and
• Responsible for coaching junior staff members.

The skills we look for in future employees

We're very proud of our unique culture, and expect our people to demonstrate skills and behaviours that will support us in implementing our business strategy. This is important to the work we do, both for our business and our clients. These skills and behaviours are a strong component of our global leadership framework: The PwC Professional.