Associate 1 at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

About the role

To provide superior assurance services within the Service Delivery Centre (SDC) Africa team.  The SDC provides audit support to audit teams across Africa on a remote basis.

Essential skills and experience

• 1-2 years related experience
• Strong planning, time management and  organisation skills
• Work effectively under pressure and handle confidential matters with tact and professionalism
• Pragmatic problem-solving approach
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Detail orientated and deadline driven
• Punctual, flexible and responsive
• Enthusiasm and passion to deliver exceptional client service
• Highly proficient in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Required qualifications

A related tertiary qualification - Diploma or Degree: Accounting / Auditing or similar

Desirable skills or attributes

• Good interpersonal and client liaison skills
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Strong work ethic
• Meticulous.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of an Audit Manager
• Perform general auditing functions according to PwC methodologies including but not limited to: bank confirmations investment confirmations, group deliverables, receivable confirmations, checking and casting of financials, obtain/coordinate and summarise ISA 402 supporting documentation;
• Perform test of details/test of controls
• Work within budget allocations
• General administration