ARQ Senior Manager at PwC South Africa

Role Summary: 

• Our non-attest division offers an integrated range of non-audit business services, aimed at positioning the firm as a trusted business advisor to owner-managed businesses. 
• The position includes fulfilling the engagement leader role on a portfolio of private clients consisting of individuals, trusts, close corporations and companies, signing independent review and compilation reports. 
• Beyond these engagement specific responsibilities, the individual will support the partner in leading this division, by providing oversight of the managers and staff, coordinating the day-to-day operations and identifying and pursuing opportunities for growth. 
• This is a senior position, taking ownership of an important part of our PwC business and being an integral part of our PwC regional leadership team in the Eastern Cape. 
• Qualifications / Certifications required: 
• CA(SA) 

Experience required: 

• A minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in an accounting environment, preferably within an audit or similar organisation. 
• Must have a good understanding and working experience in IFRS, IFRS for SMEs and taxation. 
• Responsibilities of role: 
• Participate as a member of the Assurance Leadership team for the PwC Eastern Cape region. 
• Engagement leader for portfolio of clients. 
• Provide oversight of managers and staff, including allocation of work, coaching and training, review of outputs and performance management. 
• Interactions with clients, including identifying and executing opportunities for growth. 
• Tax planning and calculations 
• Other operational functions. 
• Skill sets required: 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  
• Ability to work under pressure.  
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.  
• Ability to take ownership of issues.  
• Excellent organisational and time management skills (self and others).  
• Ability to coach other staff members on complex issues.  
• Attention to detail / Accuracy.  
• Strong report writing skills.  
• Analytical and solution driven.  
• Pro-active and committed to delivery.  
• Intellectual curiosity. 
• Proven leadership abilities.  
•  In actuarial services at PwC, you will be responsible for analysing and managing financial risks for clients through statistical modelling and data analysis. Your work will generate valuable insights and recommendations to help businesses make informed decisions and mitigate potential risks.
• Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.
• Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
• Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.
• Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Additional Job Description

• The principle accountabilities will be:
• Management of consulting engagements
• Managing and forming part of multi-disciplinary project teams
• Researching and staying up to date with changes in the regulations and landscape of specified field and how it affects our clients
• Responsible for technical content of audit or consulting engagements
• Assist with new business development
• Mentor internal teams
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience
• Mathematical, statistical or actuarial degree
• Mathematical or statistical honours or masters or professional qualification such as FRM, CFA or Actuarial
• Ability to build and develop client relationships
• Aptitude for developing and managing teams
• Excellent people skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Strong communication skills – written and oral
• Flexibility to work on a wide range of projects
• Open to local travel
• Modelling skills will be an advantage