Deals - CARS - Manager at PwC South Africa

Role Summary:

• We believe that challenges are better solved together. That's why you'll join a diverse, global community of solvers - an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. In a place where you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values. And where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Accounting with CA (SA);
• Bachelor of Business Science with Honours in Finance / CA (SA); or
• CFA, CIMA or other relevant related degree / professional designation.

Experience required:

• Completed CA (SA) articles (preferably with of 1-2 years’ post articles experience) in a professional services firm or banking background.

Responsibilities of role:

• As a member of the PwC CARS team, the candidate will be involved in a variety of financial advisory and restructuring projects across a diverse range of industries and will gain exposure to a wide range of clients. PwC CARS services a wide spectrum of clients ranging from large, listed multinationals through to entrepreneurial, owner managed businesses, covering both domestic and cross Africa border work.

The candidate will be responsibility for assisting senior team members and providing coaching to junior staff, where appropriate, on a wide range of financial advisory and restructuring mandates, including, but not limited to:

• Financial restructuring and exit strategies,
• Financing and debt advisory related services,
• Turnaround strategy,
• Independent business reviews,
• Strategic options analysis,
• Contingency planning reviews,
• Short-term cash flow reviews and forecasting,
• Cost saving and optimisation and working capital improvement plans;
• Work alongside other PwC teams, including specialist lines of service and sector experts, and
• Advice in relation to Business Rescue proceedings (Chapter 6 of the Companies Act - 2008).

Skill sets required:

• To be successful in this role, strong financial analysis skills and commercial business acumen are critical. You will be able to demonstrate a high level of agility in a demanding environment and be able to effectively communicate with a broad range of stakeholders. Exceptional project management skills are considered fundamental together with a motivated and commercially astute approach.

Candidates will display the following competencies:

• Possesses a high degree of self-motivation and energy, agility and the ability to drive for high quality, meeting of deadlines and track record of setting and achieving goals;
• Good interpersonal and client relationship skills and the ability to relate to people at all levels of an organisation;
• A highly motivated, confident individual with presence;
• A proactive and dynamic team player who can provide coaching and guidance to junior team members where appropriate;
• Problem solving capabilities / skills with the ability to think strategically, innovatively and “out the box”;
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of agility in a demanding environment;
• An interest in and knowledge of the financial markets;
• A desire to build on commercial and industry knowledge;
• Financial analysis skills;
• Financial modelling skills;
• Knowledgeable in terms of credit agreements and covenants;
• Astute negotiation skills with the ability to develop negotiation strategies;
• Conflict management skill;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to write succinct, well-structured reports and client communications;
• Project and client management skill including the ability to run independently with projects when necessary;
• Highly rated with good academic credentials; and
• Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives and who works effectively under pressure.

Job Posting End Date
May 8, 2023