GAU Assurance Line of Service Finance Lead at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Purpose of Job

To support the delivery of Line of Service business strategy, while being effective and demonstrating proficiency across financial performance management, decision support and business planning and forecasting.

Role Description

Responsibilities:     

• Manage the team of LoS Finance managers that service the industry groups in the region. This includes team leader and performance management duties.
• Coordinate and perform the reporting, planning, budgeting and forecasting at sub-LoS, Cost Centre and regional 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. 
• Oversee the local finance managers and support staff in ensuring 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 intricate knowledge of the financial reporting systems, controls and processes that operate across business within the business at LoS and Cost Centre level.
• 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 the area of responsibility and ensure delivery and maintenance of standardised processes and controls.

Resources and Accountabilities

Geographical span

• Gauteng Region

Number of direct reports 

• 6 - 7 direct reports (with 5 support staff reporting to the individual managers)

Key Competencies and Attributes

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Advanced skills in financial planning and strategy development.
• Skills in profitability management.
• Financial performance reporting skills.
• Advanced analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with financial software systems (knowledge or previous experience of Oracle advantageous).
• 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.

Qualification & Experience 

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in financial management in a professional services environment.
• Preferably 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 an advantage.