Caseware/Accounting Manager at PwC South Africa

About the role

Our Port Elizabeth Office is in need of a Caseware/Accounting Manager for a 12 month contract. To manage the Caseware team, provide an efficient service to internal customers and perform project management activities for the client assignment. 

Responsibilities

• Review accounting functions undertaken for a portfolio of clients, including working papers for the accounting file and resolving queries
• Review Caseware financials of team members
• Preparation of budgets for all financials
• Complete all PwC Methodology and Risk Management requirements
• Assist team members with Caseware or accounting issues
• Preparation of billings for approval
• Financial statement preparation using Caseware Working Papers under IFRS and IFRS for SME (including consolidations) and review the input for accuracy and completeness
• Financial statement preparation using Excel as and when required
• General administration, including Caseware database/department management, Connect, Workday, Performance Management in conjunction with the Senior Manager
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing others
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality, diverse relationships and
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct
• Manage multiple medium to large-sized projects and ensure that projects are completed within the deadline, budget and scope. Including:
• Developing detailed project plans 
• Ensuring resource availability and assigning responsibilities to the team
• Monitoring and summarizing progress of the project
• Submitting weekly progress reports on project status

Essential skills 

• Display sound leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail/Accuracy
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel
• Good understanding of the accounting frameworks

Experience

• At least 4-5 years experience; preferably in a similar role
• Previous Accounting and Caseware experience is essential

Required qualifications

• Grade 12
• Diploma or degree in Accounting