Current Vacancies at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Role Summary:

To provide superior assurance services within the Service Delivery Centre (SDC) Africa team. The SDC provides audit support to audit teams across Africa on a remote basis.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• A related tertiary qualification - Diploma or Degree: Accounting / Auditing or similar

Experience required:

• One years’ relevant experience in an Auditing environment would be advantageous 

Responsibilities of role:

• Work under the supervision of a Manager;
• Perform general auditing functions according to PwC methodologies including but not limited to: bank confirmations investment confirmations, group deliverables, receivable confirmations, checking and casting of financials, obtain/coordinate and summarize ISA 402 supporting documentation;
• Perform test of details/test of controls;
• Work within budget allocations;

General administration;

• Invite and provide evidence-based feedback in a timely and constructive manner;
• Share and collaborate effectively with others;
• Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements;
• Validate data and analysis for accuracy and relevance;
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures;
• Keep up-to-date with technical developments for business area;
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in written form;
• Seek opportunities to learn about other cultures and other parts of the business across the Network of PwC firms;
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Skill sets required:

• Strong planning, time management and organisation skills
• Work effectively under pressure and handle confidential matters with tact and professionalism
• Pragmatic problem-solving approach
• 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
• Strong work ethic
• Meticulous.
• Enthusiasm and passion to deliver exceptional client service
• Highly proficient in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and the Google suite

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Main purpose: 

• To manage client portfolios, maintain sound client relationships and manage the audit  team, including the coaching and development of staff in the Assurance division. 
• Relevant professional qualification: CA (SA) 

Competencies / Skills : 

• Specialist industry knowledge 
• IFRS experience 
• Display sound leadership skills 
• Computer literate with all PwC’s software 
• The ability to market our services and to establish contacts in the market place
• Ability to work with and easily converse with all levels of management 
• Strong Intellectual curiosity and general scepticism 
• Pro-active, able to take responsibility and multi-task 
• Ability to work both as part of a team as well as independently 
• Good organisational skills, methodical and analytical approach 
• Able to prioritise work, work efficiently and accurately under pressure 
• Maintains high level of professionalism 
• Solution driven 

Job Description: 

• Manage a portfolio of clients in respect of attest 
• Manage special projects 
• Develop our practice by targeting new clients 
• Risk management 
• Monitors costs against budgets 
• Contribute to office management team 
• Contribute to development of staff 
• Business development and client relationship building 
• Manage Work In Progress and Debtors 
• Staff management and appraisals 
• Report writing
• Compliance with PwC audit Methodology 

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Key activities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the digital strategy, vision and requirements around Workbench, Digital Lab, Innovation and xPlatform reporting, co-created with the Africa firm’s Digital leader.
• Use technical expertise to the design, develop and implement the Digital Lab, Workbench and Innovation Platform strategic plans to drive wider use of, and application of the services on these platforms in Africa including the establishment of an Innovation Platform.
• Work with Digital leaders, Territory leadership and LoS Representatives in the positioning of Digital Lab, Workbench, Innovation and xPlatform reporting as well as the user requirements of each to establish any additions and enhancements that may lead to a better user experience and adoption.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Innovation Platform, Digital Lab and Workbench, including how they are interlinked as well as contribute and support xPlatform reporting.
• Lead the development and establishment of xPlatorm reporting process, including user requirements gathering, investigation of capability, data and metrics availability, suitable expertise, approvals, development, testing and sign off. 
• Lead the liaison and coordination of activities with:  the line of service Digital Transformation representatives  to support their efforts to drive contribution and consumption of business impact assets on Digital Lab, to drive the usage and adoption of Workbench and its services across internal and client related engagements, around the collection of digital solution success stories, with a view to identify solutions that are repeatable and should be included as business impact assets on the Digital Lab,  the risk and general counsel teams to enable the release of new features and services on Workbench. the line of service Digital Transformation representatives and all Innovation Platform stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure that the Innovation Platform functions as expected.
• Chief Data Officer and team on the data requirements of various projects and initiatives.
• Responsible for the:governance and curation process for Digital Lab and all Digital assets within it. governance of Workbench in Africa, including monitoring activity, the recertification process and business rulesgovernance of the access, changes and enhancements to xPlatform reporting
• Responsible for the adoption rates across the Digital Lab, Workbench, Innovation Platform and xPlatform reporting. Undertakes analysis of adoption activities using the success metrics. Monitor progress and update key stakeholders including any plans to change the adoption rates. 

Work with the Digital Change and Upskilling Team: 

• To determined change management activities, training, communications and support needed for the lines of service for all initiatives across all the platforms
• To design and implement a programme of tailored demonstrations, integrated with the lines of service’s own activities to drive wider use of assets on Digital Lab and use of Workbench and its services;
• Provide oversight and input into the development and maintenance of training material which enables all users to proficiently use all the platforms. Review and final sign off of the materials.
• Deliver training and demo sessions when required as determined in the change management plans.
• Have an understanding of our ‘In-LoS Asset Development Framework’ and how it integrates with the governance and curation processes for Digital Lab.
• Connect with territories to learn from their experience and initiatives undertaken to progress adoption in Africa of all platforms including participating in digital enablement meetings across the PwC network.  
• Provide support to the Digital Accelerators and the Digital Accelerator Programme.
• Lead a team in support of the Digital Platform projects and guide the team in their performance management, goals setting and evaluations.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, Qualification & Experience:

• A Data Scientist, Data Engineering or Information Technology qualification and five years experience
• Intermediate skills in workflow automation tools such as Alteryx, Google’s Apps Script, data visualisation tools such as PowerBI, and Data analytics suites like DAX.
• Basic knowledge of Python, R, UiPath, SQL, Java Script and Microsoft Power Apps 
• Creativity and an innovation mindset 
• Understanding and interest in how digital technology and data analytics can, and are changing people’s lives including a user centric mindset when delivering this in their role
• Good communication skills, especially to talk to non-technical stakeholders, combined with good writing and presentation skills to make technical concepts clear to non-technical people
• The ability to communicate effectively with senior management
• Project management skills
• Self driven and organised
• Flexible and adaptable
• Team management skills