Job Vacancies at PwC South Africa

Line of Service
Tax
Specialism
Immigration
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
A career within People and Organisation services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients reset their talent strategies and deliver extraordinary business results through their people. We focus on evaluating and managing their unique challenges so our clients can maximise their return on the overall investment in human capital. You’ll gain a tremendous depth of expertise in all aspects of human capital, including creating sustainable value through people culture and change, designing compensation and retirement strategies, and improving human capital operations.
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 an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. 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 Senior Associate, 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:

• 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 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.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of the South African Immigration Act, Regulations and prevailing practice;
• Compliance: assessment of applicable temporary and permanent residence categories and related compliance services (assessment and review of deliverables);
• Consulting: writing opinions / providing advisory services aligned to client business models; and
• Supply chain / outsourcing experience in a compliance environment.

Case Management:

• End to end case management incorporating assessment, initiation, review, monitoring and reporting on all cases under allocation against defined SLA / KPIs;
• Point of contact for allocated clients;
• Full reporting and financial recovery for client portfolio; and
• Project management and proven ability to prioritise deliverables in challenging environments.

Team Management

• Management of consultants in a direct (present in local office), virtual (present in other South African offices) and outsource (present in Global offices) environment;
• Review of consultants work; and
• Providing guidance and support to consultants team with respect to process and compliance services.

FINANCIAL

• Client portfolio management;
• Management of consultants as outlined above; and
• Financial management including assignment budget and recovery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Admitted Attorney
• BCOM Law / LLB

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years South African immigration experience
• Team management experience

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Analytical / strategic thinker;
• Accuracy / attention to detail;
• Proven project management experience;
• Proven client relationship management; and
• Compliance outsourcing experience.

Education

• Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications
Desired Languages
Travel Requirements
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Government Clearance Required

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Line of Service
Assurance
Specialism
Assurance
Management Level
Manager
Job Description & Summary
A career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.
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 an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. 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.

Responsibilities
As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively assist in the management of a portfolio of clients, while reporting to Senior Managers and above
• Be involved in the financial management of clients
• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients
• Contribute to the development of your own and team's technical acumen
• Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges
• Assist in the management and delivering of large projects
• Train, coach, and supervise staff
• Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues
• Contribute to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand

About the role
The main purpose is to manage a client portfolio, maintain sound client relationships and manage the audit team, including the coaching and development of staff.

Essential skills and experience

• Relevant professional qualification
• Specialist industry knowledge IFRS experience
• PwC audit methodology
• Display sound leadership skills
• Computer literate with all PwC software
• Ability to market our services and to establish contacts in the market place
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Sound interpersonal and management skills
• Ability to multitask
• Analytical and solution driven
• 3 - 4 years experience

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce Honours
• CA (SA)

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients in respect to attest work
• Manage special projects
• Develop practice by targeting new clients
• Risk management
• Contribute to office management team
• Monitor costs
• Contribute to development of staff
• Business development and client relationship building
• Manage work in progress and debtors
• Staff management
• Compliance with PwC audit methodology and report writing

Education

• Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date
May 31, 2020

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Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Administration
Management Level
Administrative

Job Description & Summary
A career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.

Responsibilities
At the Administrative level, you’ll support our engagement teams from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Complete 18 months of relevant Workplace Learning in order to qualify for the National N Diploma

Exposure to the following areas of learning is essential and will be evaluated via the logbook used for in-service training:

• Cost and Management Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Entrepreneurship and Business Management
• Computerised Financial Systems

Other relevant workplace experience which may be required, but not limited to :

• Effective use of the telephone and fax machine
• Scheduling of appointments
• Debtors and Creditors
• Petty Cash
• Salary and Wage Journals
• Pastel bookkeeping or payroll
• Banking
• Stock cards
• Job cards
• Budgets
• Standard Costing
• Spreadsheet - Excel
• Provides services in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of quality, accountability and teamwork

Preferred skills

• Computer literate
• Self motivated , pay attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and management skills
• Ability to multi task
• Analytical and solution driven
• Pro-active and committed to delivery

Additional application instructions

• Grade 12 , N6 Financial Management
• Preference will be given to ACI candidates in accordance with PwC's Transformation Agenda

Education

• Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date
February 29, 2020

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Line of Service
Assurance
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Assurance
Management Level
Manager
Job Description & Summary
A career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.
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 an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. 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:

• Pursue opportunities to develop existing and new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent effective team working, even during times of change and uncertainty.
• Coach others and encourage them to take ownership of their 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.
• Develop a perspective on key global trends, including globalisation, and how they impact the firm and our clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Focus on building trusted relationships.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Education

• Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Travel Requirements
Up to 40%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
Yes
Job Posting End Date
March 11, 2020

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Line of Service
Tax
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Immigration
Management Level
Associate
Job Description & Summary
A career within People and Organisation services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients reset their talent strategies and deliver extraordinary business results through their people. We focus on evaluating and managing their unique challenges so our clients can maximise their return on the overall investment in human capital. You’ll gain a tremendous depth of expertise in all aspects of human capital, including creating sustainable value through people culture and change, designing compensation and retirement strategies, and improving human capital operations.
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 an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. 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 an Associate, 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:

• 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

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of the South African Immigration Act, Regulations and prevailing practice;
• Compliance: assessment of applicable temporary and permanent residence categories and related compliance services (assessment and review of deliverables);
• Consulting: writing opinions / providing advisory services aligned to client business models; and
• Supply chain / outsourcing experience in a compliance environment.

Case Management:

• End to end case management incorporating assessment, initiation, review, monitoring and reporting on all cases under allocation against defined SLA / KPIs;
• First Point of contact for allocated clients;
• Full reporting and financial recovery for client portfolio;
• Project management and proven ability to prioritise deliverables in challenging environments;
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines;
• Ability to communicate with clients and external stakeholders (including C-suite level clients); and
• Required to accompany clients to submit applications and collect outcomes on behalf of clients as needed.

Case Submission:

• Proven ability to liaise with external stakeholders and manage submission. collection of outcomes; and
• Own transport essential.

FINANCIAL

• Client portfolio management;
• Management of casework in an outsource environment; and
• Financial management including assignment budget and recovery.
   

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years South African immigration experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BCOM Law / LLB

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Analytical / strategic thinker;
• Accuracy / attention to detail;
• Proven project management experience;
• Proven client relationship management and Compliance outsourcing experience.

Education

• Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Travel Requirements
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Government Clearance Required

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A career within Deals Business Recovery Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our clients survive an imminent crisis or simply fix gaps in their organisation. We help clients, reduce balance sheet stress, generate cash and reduce costs or refinance to find the best source of capital to support their business objectives. Whatever the solution, we help them manage challenges until the job is done.

Our team helps businesses identify and access the right debt markets to support capital needs, allowing our clients to raise or retain financing on the most advantageous terms. As part of our team, you will assist with financial modelling, developing a comprehensive set of financing solutions, and managing the execution of the solution best aligned to our client.

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 an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. 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.

About the team

The Business Restructuring Services team (“BRS”) practice in PwC Deals operating across all segments of the restructuring and insolvency market. The team provides financial advice on debt raising, financial restructuring and insolvency services to a wide range of corporates and stakeholders including lenders, equity holders, credit funds, pension trustees and government bodies. Whilst based in Johannesburg, the team often works across South Africa, but also on leading sub Saharan Africa projects and the role may include an element of South African-wide and international travel. 
As a Senior 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:

• Take action to ensure everyone has a voice, inviting opinion from all.
• Establish the root causes of issues and tackle them, rather than just the symptoms.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.
• Develop specialised expertise in one or more areas.
• Advise stakeholders on relevant technical issues for their business area.
• Navigate the complexities of global teams and engagements.
• Build trust with teams and stakeholders through open and honest conversation.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

About the role

A typical assignment may include some or all of the following

• Independent business review of current financial position, key drivers of value and key risks of businesses across a range of sectors and geographies to identify the right capital structure solution.
• Review (often in a short space of time) of businesses for long term viability, valuation and assessment of options (including contingency planning)
• Review and understanding of the priority of various classes of creditor.
• Managing and monitoring the cash flows of a business.
• Work with multiple senior stakeholders to negotiate, agree and implement solutions.
• Work alongside management to implement cost saving and working capital improvement plans.
• Work alongside other PwC teams, including specialist lines of service and sector experts.
• Preparation of presentations and/or reports to key stakeholders (e.g. lenders, private equity sponsors, management).
• Undertake executory appointments

Minimum Qualifications

• CA(SA) / CFA/CIMA/LLB or relevant degree

Essential skills and experience

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Business restructuring, preferably from a financial institution or banking background.

• Sound financial analytical skills.
• Strong commercial and business acumen.
• Understanding of key restructuring and insolvency principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable communicating with all levels (internal and external).
• Desire to manage, develop and train junior members of the team.
• Flexibility in terms of diverse industries and role.
• Flexibility in working location.
• Ability to support marketing and business development, demonstrating a proactive approach to the marketplace.
• Proven project and time management skills.
• Good excel modelling skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurised working environment.
• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Good understanding of Insolvency Law and Business Rescue

Who we’re looking for

The team welcomes applications from individuals who have a keen interest and knowledge about the work that the team undertakes. We will be looking for clear examples on why you have applied and what you can bring to the team. All applicants must have conducted considerable research into PwC and BRS prior to interview.

You’ll be joining a team who welcome your outlook and knowledge, whilst developing your skill set further within one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. Please apply if you have a keen interest in the work we do.

Diversity

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.