PwC South Africa is a prominent professional services firm providing industry-focused assurance, advisory, tax, and legal services to public, private, and government clients.
Responsible for tasks, processes or entities in the area of Financial Reporting which includes solving of problems and response to ad hoc queries for assigned areas.
Responsible for Financial Reporting of P&L and Balance Sheet accounts in all valuations.
Analysis of the movements, aggregation of accounting technical & business analysis and explanation to internal clients / stakeholders.
Demonstrate an expert knowledge of accounting treatment of underlying business products, external and internal transactions in a multivaluation environment and combines methodology with business knowledge
Ensuring the effectiveness of Financial Reporting and Finance processes by proposing improvements to own tasks and processes.
Work collaboratively to drive ideas/solutions with peers and managers which will improve Client and PwC’s efficiency.
Developing close relationships with key stakeholders
Managing your own workload, including reporting on progress and issues
Developing the ability to be agile and support a range of client/projects
Be able to implement and adapt to new or changing processes quickly.
Proactively build relationships with all team members within PwC including engagement with client teams as well as customers of our clients.
Commitment to work shift patterns including evening and night shifts . Some Weekend and bank holiday work may also be required.
Commitment to work shift patterns including evening and night shifts . Some Weekend and bank holiday work may also be required.
Requirements
Part Qualified Accountant with minimum 3-5 years experience or Qualified Chartered accountant with experience in a role relevant to Accounting or Financial Reporting
Experience leading a team in a complex process environment and managing workflow to deliver client outcomes
Strong, practical knowledge with accounting/ reporting systems, and Profit &; Loss and Balance Sheet
Strong understanding of financial reporting processes, with knowledge and experience managing risk and controls
Good team player, communicate fluently in English and demonstrate personal and collective team accountability and dedication for area of responsibility
Excellent MS office skills
Self motivated and independent, with ability to forge strong working relationships
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines; demonstrates strong analytical skills.
Demonstrates commercial awareness in daily service provision within its own area of responsibility
Commitment to work flexibly including flexible start and finish times in line with the requirements of the business
Commitment to work shift patterns including evening and night shifts . Some Weekend and bank holiday work may also be required.
Desirable
Knowledge of US GAAP and Insurance or Reinsurance accounting experience
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