Exciting Vacancies at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Requirements

• We’re looking for students who are in their penultimate year of study towards an Actuarial Science degree and who have the intention of doing honours (or equivalent) in 2025.
• The PwC Professional is our global leadership development framework. It outlines the capabilities that we look for in all our people — from associate to partner level — that will help us to thrive as purpose-led and values-driven leaders.
• We look for and develop these qualities in all our people:

Whole leadership

• I lead myself and others to make a difference and create a positive impact in a responsible, authentic, resilient, inclusive and passionate manner.

Business acumen

• I bring business knowledge, innovation and insight to create distinctive value for clients and PwC.

Technical and digital

• I apply a range of technical, digital and other professional capabilities to deliver quality and value.

Global and inclusive

• I operate and collaborate effectively with a mindset that transcends boundaries and embraces diverse perspectives.

Relationships

• I build relationships of high value, which are genuine and meaningful.

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The programme dates and locations are as follows:

• Cape Town, Johannesburg: 9, 10 and 11 July 2024
• Durban, Nelspruit and Emalahleni: 8–12 July 2024
• Bloemfontein: 18–20 June  2024
• Mahikeng: 25–28 June 2024
• We will also have a virtual Vac programme on 2-4 July 2024.
• If you would like to attend the virtual event, please alert us once you have been selected.

Requirements

• Students studying toward a CA(SA) degree at a SAICA-accredited institute
• Second, third or final year of study
• SA citizen
• Must be based in the area of the office of choice for this programme (and for the programme’s duration) as accommodation and transport costs will not be covered.
• To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader. We therefore look for candidates with the following qualities: 

Whole leadership:

• I lead myself and others to make a difference and deliver results in a responsible, authentic, resilient, inclusive and passionate manner. 

Business acumen: 

• I bring business knowledge, innovation, and insight to create distinctive value for clients, PwC and other stakeholders. 

Technical capabilities: 

• I apply a range of technical capabilities to deliver quality and value for clients, PwC and other stakeholders. 

Global acumen:

• I operate and collaborate effectively with a mindset that transcends geographic and cultural boundaries. 

Relationships: 

• I build relationships of high value which are genuine and rooted in trust.

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Role Summary:

• During the door to door survey field workers will be provided capturing devices to verify and/or capture Owner, Property, Occupant, Business, Indigent,Electricity Meter, Water Meter and Refuse bin information at properties in the respective towns/ suburbs in Bitou Municipality.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Matric Grade 12
• Advantageous: National Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Business Management, Internal Audit, Finance, Public Administration or other related fields.

Experience required:

• Administration
• Preferable: Previous experience in door to door surveys or property inspections in the municipal environment

Responsibilities of role:

• Fieldworkers will be issued with capturing devices to collect and/or verify owner/occupant,property and infrastructure details at properties in the different suburbs and towns in the Bitou Municipal area
• Fieldworkers are expected to capture accurate information during a door to door survey to properties.
• Interaction with property owners/tenants/occupants/representatives during visits.
• Fieldworkers are expected to work outside of office hours and on weekends, public holidays as and when required

Skill sets required:

• Team player, attention to detail, time management, work well under pressure.

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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Administration of individual clients whilst ensuring that the clients are well maintained and necessary KPI’s are being met.
• Providing regular reporting and feedback to team leaders on compliance statistics. 
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with clients as well as engagement teams.
• Ensuring that individual client’s annual and provisional tax returns are accurately prepared.
• Verification of income tax assessments and objection to incorrect tax assessments whilst ensuring that SARS timelines are being met.
• Ensuring that prompt and accurate responses are prepared to SARS requests and correspondence 
• Keeping abreast with changes in tax legislation, as well as SARS policy and procedures. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting
• Self-motivation
• Positive attitude
• Ability to meet deadlines

 EXPERIENCE

• Must have requirement, at least 3 years’ experience in similar environment. 

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Sound knowledge of personal income tax
• Excellent inter-personal skills 
• Team-oriented 
• Comfortable with direct client interaction. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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Role Summary: 

• South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is the latest part of PwC, a global brand delivering services for the biggest clients in the world.  PwC leads the way in human led, technology enabled professional services, working with clients to transform their business and make it fit for the future.  
• We are looking for candidates who bring in-depth market experience, who see technology as a way to enable and drive human innovation and who want to be a part of a community of solvers, to tackle the biggest challenges in society. 
• If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you.  By choosing to join SATIC, you are choosing to work with teams all over the world, harnessing the power of world leading tech and making a difference to real people’s lives.

Qualifications /Certifications required:

• Workday FINS Core

Experience required:

• 7+ Years 

Responsibilities of role:

• A background in Finance and experience in Finance transformation projects
• Competency with relational databases and understanding of ERP Planning systems.
• Background in accounting and understanding how financial functional data flows in order to model the data migration processes.
• Knowledge of Data modeling tools and ETL processes and Tools
• Familiarity with Workday Financials system and Data Migration Recipes, as well as understanding of EIB's, Advanced Loads and iLoads within Workday
• Experience with data conversion strategy, planning, mapping and transforming data across ERP systems

Desirable skill sets include:

• Ability to understand E2E Finance business processes and gather data requirements to support the data migration process flows.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Open minded seeking for innovative solutions.
• Self-Starter Attitude.
• Collaborating with your colleagues across our HR and Financials transformation teams, and wider PwC network to identify and create solutions that bring value to our clients

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Role Summary:

• Provide consulting services to our clients on risk, control, compliance, governance and internal audit.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Relevant degree
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and/or Qualified Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) an advantage.

Experience required:

• 2-3 years’ experience in risk, control, compliance, governance and internal audit.
• Consulting experience in private and public sectors is an advantage. 
• Experience in automotive and manufacturing sectors is preferable.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution e.g. Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa and/or South African Institute for Chartered Accountants (SAICA) would be an advantage.

Responsibilities of role:

• Execute internal / IT audit assignments.
• Provide consulting services.
• Supervise and coach junior team members.
• Assist with project planning.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Draft both internal and external reports.
• Be responsible for project administration. 

Skill sets required:

• Communication (report writing, formal correspondence, verbal communication and presentation skills).
• Planning & organising skills – deadline driven.
• Networking and relationship building skills.
• Stress management - ability to perform under pressure.
• Analytical and systematic thinker.
• Self-starter / pro-active, with the ability to work independently.
• Project management skills.
• Knowledge of relevant methodology and legislation related to risk, control, compliance, governance and internal audit.

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Tasks performed

• Action requests sent to SNOW and liaise with stakeholders to resolve queries.
• Regular data clean ups on Kwiktag.
• Telephonic confirmation of employment (external and internal).
• Ensure compliance with the firms’ security policies and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with the administration of the firm on-boarding process.
• Collecting documents from candidates and save them under candidate’s folder
• Assist with bulk projects as and when required
• Maintain HC Operations checklists for record and control purposes
• Assist with all ad-hoc HC Operations projects

Minimum Qualifications 

• Matric with tertiary qualification in the HR field or relevant experience

Experience

• Minimum 2 - 3 years experience in the HR field 

Key Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent typing skills
• Attention to detail and quality
• Excellent project- and time management skills
• Computer Literacy - Excel, Google sheets, Word
• Strong ethics
• Good in creating team spirit, e.g. leading by example
•  Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work without constant supervision
• Good attention to detail
• Relationship management
• Proactive in looking for opportunities
• Project Management skills
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Teamwork
• Resourceful
• Good turnaround and delivery time
• Resilient in the face of obstacles
• Dynamic and innovative
• Enthusiastic and positive
• Data analyses
• Strategic
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
•  Analytical

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Role Summary:

• PwC has an opportunity available for an experienced Contract and Hire administrator within our Internal Firm Services division. The successful incumbent will play a crucial role in ensuring accuracy and integrity of employee contracts within the Workday HR Management system and DocuSign while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations. You will collaborate with various teams to input, validate, and maintain employee related information, contributing to the smooth functioning of HR and payroll processes. Your attention to detail, data accuracy, and understanding of HR operations will be essential to the success of our organization.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Matric certificate
• Additional certifications or training in HR, data management, or relevant fields.

Experience required:

• Proven experience in data entry, preferably within an HR context.
• Familiarity with HR operations and understanding of employment-related information and contract generation.
• Proficiency in using HRIS systems, particularly Workday, is advantageous

Responsibilities of role:

Offer and Contract management:

• Prepare and extend employment offers ensuring alignment with company compensation guidelines and benefits packages.
• Draft employment contracts, outlining terms and conditions of employment, and ensure necessary approvals are in place.

Onboarding:

• Facilitate new hire paperwork, including employment contracts, confidentiality agreements and other relevant documents.
• Coordinate pre-employment background checks, reference verifications, and other necessary screenings.

Compliance and documentation:

• Accurately capture and input employee data into the Workday HCM system, including personal details, employment history, compensation, benefits, and performance-related information.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all candidate and employee information ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Communication:

• Serve as a point of contact for HC business partners and Talent Acquisition team members, providing updates on the recruitment progress and answering inquiries.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure a seamless transition from hiring to employment.

Process Improvement: 

• Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of data capture and maintenance procedures.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in recruitment and onboarding.

Data Security: 

• Adhere to data security and confidentiality protocols when handling sensitive employee information, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

Technical proficiency:

• Familiarity with HR software and tools for managing employee data, contracts and onboarding process.
• Ability to gather and interpret HR operations metrics and data to improve HR operations processes and decision making.

Skill sets required:

• Thoroughness with strong attention to detail  in reviewing contracts, documents and candidate information to avoid errors and ensure accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage and track multiple employee records effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Problem-solving skills to address challenges that may arise during the hiring and onboarding process and find practical solutions.
• Time management in prioritizing tasks, managing deadlines and ensuring timely completion of hiring related activities.
• Discretion in handling sensitive candidate and employee information with a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Adaptability and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, evolving business needs and industry trends.

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Responsibilities:     

• Plan, budget and forecast at sub-LoS and Cost Centre 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. 
• Update project budgets in Oracle 
• Oversee the local finance project support role to ensure 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 intermediate 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 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.
• Support engagement teams on finance aspects throughout the engagement life cycle from pricing of project through to collections
• Support engagement teams with and resolve complex Oracle queries (Projects, Contracts & Invoicing). 
• Support LoSFL with generation & distribution of Business Unit, Network (Competency/Industry), Regional & Country Schedules. 
• Support engagement teams with WIP & AR Management (Set up meetings with EPs/EMs)
• Support staff in business with Timesheet management (Outstanding timesheets, Charge out Rates, etc.). 
• Support engagement teams with Days in Investment Management. 
• Monitor and report on collections & Billings.
• Support with on-boarding Basic Oracle Training. 
• Support with completion of bulk upload templates. 
• Support with Client & Employee Data Quality & Maintenance (Peoplesoft, Salesforce, Oracle and rate card management). 
• Conduct ad-hoc tasks/projects to support business requirements.
• Initiating, obtaining approval and processing of charges between chargeable and non-chargeable project codes where relevant.

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, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with financial software systems (knowledge or previous experience of Oracle).
• 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.
• Ability to liaise and widely communicate (written and verbal) with internal, external stakeholders and PwC network contacts.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial management in a professional services environment.
• 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.

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Responsibilities:     

• Support LoSFL with generation & distribution of Business Unit, Network (Competency/Industry), Regional & Country Schedules. 
• Support engagement teams with WIP & AR Management (Set up meetings with EPs/EMs)
• Support staff in business with Timesheet management (Outstanding timesheets, Charge out Rates, etc.). 
• Support engagement teams with Days in Investment Management. 
• Monitor and report on collections & Billings.
• Support with on-boarding Basic Oracle Training. 
• Support with completion of bulk upload templates. 
• Support with Client & Employee Data Quality & Maintenance (Peoplesoft, Salesforce, Oracle and rate card management). 
• Conduct ad-hoc tasks/projects to support business requirements.
• Initiating, obtaining approval and processing of charges between chargeable and non-chargeable project codes where relevant.

Key Competencies and Attributes

•  Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with financial software systems (knowledge or previous experience of Oracle).
• Excellent computer literacy skills, including advanced MS Office skills
• Ability to liaise and widely communicate (written and verbal) with internal and external stakeholders and network.

Qualification & Experience  

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial accounting in a professional services environment.
• Minimum of Advanced certificate and/or Diploma in accounting is required.
• First degree (Hons) in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline is advantageous.