Senior Associate 2: Service Delivery Centre at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Responsibilities

• Reviewing financial statements in accordance with IFRS and IFRS for SME's
• Perform more complex work requested by audit teams, e.g. AUP's, rolling forward audit files, performing tests of detail / tests of controls
• Assist with the review of work performed by junior staff e.g. control logs, tests of details etc.
• Assist with planning, execution and review of group deliverables management
• Assist in monitoring compliance with independence and training requirements
• Perform general auditing functions according to PwC methodologies including but not limited to: group deliverables checking and casting of complex financial statements
• Review, coordinate and summarise ISA 402 supporting documentation;
• Work within Budget allocations and prepare budgets for new requests that are of a standard nature
• General administration
• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities and coach to help deliver results.
• Develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in business area.
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
• Share relevant thought leadership.
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing others.
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality, diverse relationships.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Essential skills

• Strong planning, time management and organisation skills
• Sound managerial skills
• Work effectively under pressure and handle confidential matters with tact and professionalism
• Pragmatic problem-solving approach
• Enthusiasm and passion to deliver exceptional client service
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Detail orientated and deadline driven
• Punctual, flexible and responsive
• Good interpersonal and client liaison skills
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Meticulous
• Strong work ethic
• Computer literate, highly proficient in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and Google Suite;
• IFRS and IFRS for SME's knowledge

Minimum years experience required
3-4 years related experience in a professional services firm and completion of “Articles”

Additional application instructions
Required qualifications:

• Relevant professional qualification, studying toward the CA(SA) qualification and completion of Traineeship
• Preference will be given to ACI Candidates in accordance with PwC's Transformation Agenda.