Business Restructuring Services at PwC South Africa

About the role

A typical assignment may include some or all of the following

• Independent business review of current financial position, key drivers of value and key risks of businesses across a range of sectors and geographies to identify the right capital structure solution. 
• Review (often in a short space of time) of businesses for long term viability, valuation and assessment of options (including contingency planning) 
• Review and understanding of the priority of various classes of creditor.
• Managing and monitoring the cash flows of a business.
• Work with multiple senior stakeholders to negotiate, agree and implement solutions.
• Work alongside management to implement cost saving and working capital improvement plans. 
• Work alongside other PwC teams, including specialist lines of service and sector experts.
• Preparation of presentations and/or reports to key stakeholders (e.g. lenders, private equity sponsors, management).
• Undertake executory appointments
   

Minimum Qualifications

• CA(SA) / CFA/CIMA/LLB or relevant degree
   

Essential skills and experience

• Sound financial analytical skills.
• Strong commercial and business acumen.
• Understanding of key restructuring and insolvency principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable communicating with all levels (internal and external).
• Desire to manage, develop and train junior members of the team.
• Flexibility in terms of diverse industries and role.
• Flexibility in working location.
• Ability to support marketing and business development, demonstrating a proactive approach to the marketplace.
• Proven project and time management skills.
• Good excel modelling skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurised working environment.
• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Good understanding of Insolvency Law and Business Rescue