Job Opening at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Role Summary: 

PwC Deals is a leading Corporate Finance, Valuations and Transaction Services advisory business in South Africa and is currently experiencing growth, driven by long term client relationships and a strong senior team. In order to take full advantage of the existing growth opportunities, we are looking for ambitious and highly motivated people to join our team

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• CA (SA) would be advantageous 
• CFA or studying towards CFA would be advantageous

Experience required: 

• Some prior valuations experience preferential

Responsibilities of role: 

Applicants must display the following competencies: 

• Good interpersonal and client relationship skills; 
• An interest in and knowledge of the financial markets; 
• Problem solving capabilities; 
• Negotiations skills; 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the
• ability to write succinct, well-structured reports and client communications; 
• Excellent financial modelling skills; 
• A well-organised and self directed individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organisation; 
• Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives; 
• Ability to run independently with projects or tasks when necessary;
• Seek learning opportunities and is prepared for a steep learning curve; 
• Thrive in an unstructured environment where each day is different; 
• Project and client management skills; 
• A highly motivated, confident individual with presence; 
• Highly rated with good academic credentials; and 
• Team player, who works effectively under pressure and can deliver quality outputs under tight deadlines.

Skill sets required: 

Role related attributes: 

The successful candidate will have a support role to play in the team across a broad range of business and other valuations for: 

• acquisitions, 
• disposals, 
• tax and regulatory compliance purposes, 
• financial reporting and audit assistance purposes. 
• The candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of clients, from global multinationals through to entrepreneurial, owner managed businesses, covering both domestic and cross border work 
• Strong financial and analytical skills are critical; 
• A high level of agility in a demanding, fast-moving environment is important;
• The candidate needs to have good time and project management skills; and
• Must be able to effectively communicate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills will be considered fundamental together 
• with sound commercial and business acumen. The role requires: 
• Good interpersonal and client relationship skills; 
• Leadership skills and a pro-active approach; 
• An interest in and knowledge of the financial markets; 
• Problem solving capabilities; 
• A desire to build on commercial and industry knowledge; 
• Negotiation skills; 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to write succinct, well-structured reports and client communications;
• A well-organised and self-directed individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organisation. 
• Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives; 
• Ability to run independently with projects where appropriate; 
• Financial modelling skills; 
• Excellent report writing skills 
• Project and client management skills; 
• Conflict management skills; 
• A highly motivated, confident individual with presence;
• Highly rated with good academic credentials and good employment performance ratings; and 
• A proactive and dynamic team player, who works effectively under pressure.

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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

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Job Description & Summary

Our Contingent Worker - Client Services team comprises of temporary employees that support client engagement projects during high volume periods.
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

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JOB PURPOSE

The main purpose of the job is to engage and support a multi-skilled technology consulting team in the delivery of services on delegated client engagements/ projects in order to bring insightful and pragmatic strategic guidance and solutions.

Investigate, analyze and bring new technologies and techniques to our clients, through innovative engagements, which have the potential to transform and improve their current IT architecture and processes.

Assist the technology consulting management team to identify and solve the most important client issues, while outlining opportunities that maximize value by conducting rigorous analysis, creating value and delivering world-class IT capabilities/solutions to support their strategic business needs/goals. 

What you will do:

• As a Technical Strategy Consultant, you will partner and work with a Tech Lead and Management team to drive the strategic engagements in the Technology consulting space, also participate in strategic projects across a range of topics that are short-term and high impact as assigned by the Partner that will require agility and speed in delivery. These projects will vary across industries and subjects, from future-looking technology trends, tactical organizational assessments and enterprise-wide architecture. Working on our client’s strategic direction, you will directly contribute to shape the transformation of our client’s business by applying technology frameworks and principles to analyze our clients’ strategic challenges, solving complex problems, and helping them realize their business strategy through the right use of new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy Consultants typically complete the following responsibilities:
• Deliver efficient, timely, and reliable service to support business partners and the Technology Consulting team, and have the ability to prioritize and think critically on tight deadlines.
• Managing deliverables with self-direction and a commitment to quality.
• Build knowledge of, and research the current IT environment and industry IT trends to evolve the Technology Consulting Strategy as and when needed.
• Support execution of key projects, including engaging in proposal writing, workshop facilitation sessions and proposal documentation for our clients.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Create detailed target state technical, architecture designs incorporating modern technologies demonstrating value proposition for clients.
• Conduct full technical discovery, identifying pain points, business, and technical requirements, “as is” and “to be” scenarios.
• Apply methodology, reusable assets, and previous work experience to deliver consistently high-quality work.
• Stay educated on new and emerging technologies/patterns/methodologies and market offerings that may be of interest to our Clients.
• Adapt to existing methods and procedures to create possible alternative solutions to moderately complex problems.
• Understand the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals.

General

• Can do attitude.
• Innovative and interested in learning new technologies.
• Resilient.
• Cope well under tight deadlines and work well under stress.
• Strategic and big picture thinking.

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree that has given you an opportunity to grow your problem-solving skills (Computer Science, Informatics, BSc IT, BSc Eng., BEng or relevant technology discipline).
• Certifications in TOGAF, Project Management or relevant technologies are a plus.
• Business Analysis diploma is a plus.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience includes, but not limited to Technology-related consulting, Strategy planning and execution, Business Analysis, Architecture.
• Must have a technology background and experience in supporting and communicating with executive leaders and an ability to translate complex technical information into understandable content for the right audience (e.g., corporate executives, business partners, technical clients etc)
• Strong understanding of information technology topics, as well as general business concepts and terminologies.
• Ability to write about technical topics in a simple and clear manner applicable to a variety of audiences.
• Must be able to comprehend, analyze and interpret documents with the ability to note critical takeaways.
• Knowledge on latest technology advancements (in a certain technology area and/or industry) based on previous experience and interest in the latest innovations.
• Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, with senior executive-level leaders.
• Works independently while keeping management informed.
• Ability to elicit requirements in order to document client’s requirements and needs.

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About the role:

The main purpose of the Senior Manager role is to design and develop analytical solutions, establish and maintain sound client relationships, manage the internal audit transformation and digitization team, including the coaching and development of staff.

Essential skills and experience:

• 5 years’ experience in internal audit

Key Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience in external consulting
• Experience in CAATS and or IT Audit
• Well-developed writing and verbal skills.
• Strong presentation skills – written and verbal

Required qualifications:

• Honours in BComm Internal Audit/ B Tech degree in Internal Audit/ Honours in BComm Accounting
• Qualification in CA(SA) or CIA or CISA

Desirable skills or attributes:

• Ability to perform research;
• Analytical skills;
• An assurance risk management mindset;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work both as part of a team, and independently;
• Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and to meet deadlines
• Ability to code functional prototypes, review code and develop marketing materials is an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• As part of the team this person will be required to:
• Go to market Activities
• Manage work in progress, budgets and debtors
• Develop and maintain sound client relationships
• Training, coaching, development and mentoring of junior staff
• Staff management and performance appraisals
• Identify new potential work in business and risk management, and compile proposals

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Key responsibilities include: 

• Processing purchase orders 
• Processing supplier and customer invoices 
• Managing client AP/AR queries 
• Preparation of payments 
• Bank reconciliations 
• Ad Hoc processing support 
• Adhering to closing timelines, accounting policies and controls. 
• Work collaboratively to drive ideas/solutions with peers and managers which will improve Client and PwC’s efficiency. 
• Developing close relationships with key stakeholders 
• Managing your own workload, including reporting on progress and issues 
• Developing the ability to be agile and support a range of client/projects 
• Be able to implement and adapt to new or changing processes quickly. 
• Proactively build relationships with all team members within PwC including engagement with client teams. 

Requirements 

• Accounting /Finance Degree or working towards professional accounting qualification
• Self-motivated and independent. 
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines; demonstrates basic analytical skills; Demonstrates commercial awareness in daily service provision within own area of responsibility.
• Good communication skills (English) written and spoken. 
• Good knowledge of the MS Office Suite 
• Self-starter with a proactive approach and ability to work without supervision 
• Attention to detail and high-quality standards of processes and control environment