Junior Company Secretarial Consultant 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, where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.

As a Company Secretarial Consultant, you will provide company secretarial services to PwC’s clients.  All company secretarial and associated tasks must be completed in an efficient, professional and timely manner, providing a high quality of service to the client.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• It would be to the candidate’s advantage to be studying towards the CGISA (Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa) qualification or a similar qualification focusing on Company Law and Accounting.

Responsibilities of role:

All company secretarial related work, i.e.

• Maintenance of Close Corporations
• Registration of Companies
• Conversion and/or Deregistration of Close Corporations and/or Companies
• Appointing and resigning Directors / Members, Auditors / Accounting Officers, and Public Officers
• Allotment, transfer and buy back of shares
• Preparation of special resolutions
• Preparation of minutes and notices
• Submission of annual returns
• Filing and following up on outstanding documentation
• Updating of statutory records
• Liaising with clients / CIPC
• Basic Trust administration
• Issuing fees and following up on debtors
• Prepare factual findings reports
• General administrative tasks

Skill sets required:

• The candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, should focus on detail, be accurate, organised and able to work independently within a team environment.
• Basic typing, sound computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, MS Excell, etc.) and administration skills (experience with Greatsoft could be advantageous)
• Excellent verbal and written communication and good client liaison skills
• Deliver fully completed assignments, keeping the Line Manager and client updated as appropriate
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Must be prepared to work overtime if required