Accounting Senior Associate at PwC South Africa

Job Description

• To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
• As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
• Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
• Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
• Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
• Perform the role of Senior on accounting and other projects by performing work on key areas and assist in planning, managing, supervising, coaching and reviewing of work. Bookkeeping, preparation of financial statements, management statements, client budgets and general accounting functions for various entities including individuals/sole proprietors, trusts and companies. Assist with audits and independent reviews. Maintain sound client and team relationships.
• Contribute to management of a portfolio of clients in respect of attest, accounting and consultation work
• Reconciliations
• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
• Drafting of Financial Statements and Management Accounts
• Perform general accounting functions
• Budgets, cash flows and forecasts
• Processing of data
• Manage teams on the job
• Run and manage special projects
• Risk management
• Monitors costs against budgets
• Contribute to the development of staff
• Report writing
• Compliance with PwC Audit/Review Methodology
• General administration
• Audit on an occasional basis

Competencies/ Skills:

• Previous experience within an accounting firm and/or good understanding of the PwC Methodology and practical working experience
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Computer literate - excellent knowledge of Pastel, Ms Word and Excel
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently, as part of team or in charge of team
• Sound administration skills
• Must have sound technical knowledge including IFRS/IFRS for SMME experience
• Must be able to demonstrate and apply industry knowledge
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary
• Display sound leadership skills
• Self motivated and pay attention to detail
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of Agri business will be advantage

Qualifications:

• Qualified SAIPA Professional Accountant

Travel Requirements

• Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

• No

Job Posting End Date

• December 31, 2025