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PwC - Biggest provider of audit, accounting and tax services to the companies listed in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Also provides internal audit, forensic audit, corporate finance, corporate governance services, sustainable assurance services and others.
About the job
We have an opportunity available for a Finance Manager within our Internal Firm Services division of PwC, where you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Line of Service (Assurance) business strategy, while being effective and demonstrating proficiency across financial performance management, decision support and business planning and forecasting.
A career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.
Responsibilities:
Plan, budget and forecast at sub-LoS and Cost Centre level.
Provide support on opportunity pricing and budgeting.
Liaise with the CoE (Centre of Excellence) and/or In country finance lead on complex and cross border transactions such as withholding tax, exchange control, etc.
Provide commentary and analysis on LoS management and engagement reports e.g. Operating Statements, WIP (Work In Progress), Debtors, etc.
Act in the capacity as the liaison for billing and project setup, maintenance, provisions and adjustments for the assigned LoS (s)
Be the subject matter expert and consultant to the LoS on issues such as contract and project creation, WIP valuations and general NIC management
Update project budgets in Oracle
Oversee the local finance project support role to ensure procurement and region/cost centre specific financial administration is up to date.
Drive communication and collaboration between the Line of Service and the different finance teams
Report and analyse on project, contract, Partner, LoS, Cost centre and client levels
Conduct ad-hoc tasks/projects to support business requirements
Develop an intermediate knowledge of the financial reporting systems, controls and processes that operate across business within the business at LoS and Cost Centre level.
Provide support on opportunity pricing and budgeting.
Develop an understanding and input into the development of the business’s financial reporting policies and risk management frameworks in order to assess compliance and guide interpretation and training in relevant areas.
Ensure alignment of processes with organisational strategy and take accountability for relevant processes within area of responsibility and ensure delivery and maintenance of standardised processes and controls.
Requirements:
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in financial management in a professional services environment.
Minimum of first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline.
Relevant professional certifications e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CA (SA), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA), or its equivalent is advantageous.
Advanced skills in financial planning and strategy development
Skills in profitability management
Financial performance reporting skills
Advanced analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with financial software systems (knowledge or previous experience of Oracle).
Excellent computer literacy skills, including advanced MS Office skills
Practical and technical knowledge of legal and regulatory issues affecting contracts, financial policies and procedures.
Experience leading, coaching and developing staff.
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