PwC - Biggest provider of audit, accounting and tax services to the companies listed in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Also provides internal audit, forensic audit, corporate finance, corporate governance services, sustainable assurance services and others.
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Role Summary:
- The Private division is looking for an Audit Manager with a strong auditing and review background. The ideal candidate will need to have experience on Small to Large Clients. As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. You will manage a portfolio of clients and manage the relevant staff on these assignments.
Qualifications /Certifications required:
Experience required:
- 24 months or more post article experience.
- Must have a thorough understanding and working experience in auditing, reviews and accounting (IFRS and IFRS for SMEs)
Responsibilities of role:
- Manage portfolio of clients
- Manage and review work of staff
- Relationship building with clients and staff
- Planning of work and staff allocations
- Coaching and training of staff
- Performance appraisals of staff
- Monitor cost and drive efficiencies
- Compliance with PwC audit methodology and ensure quality
- Proposals for new work
- Comply with and drive risk management
- Compliance with audit methodology
- Report writing
- Invoice clients for work done
- Collection of outstanding debtors
- Other administrative functions
Skill sets Required
- Self-starter and motivated
- Display sound leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple activities, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks
- High attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Ability to build and sustain relationships
- Sound administration skills Good communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and management skills
- Analytic and solution driven
- Pro – active and committed to delivery
- Excellent time management skills
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans
- Sound knowledge of AURA, MS Word and Excel
- Must have excellent technical knowledge and experience in Auditing,
- Reviews, Accounting (IFRS and IFRS for SME)
- Must be able to work overtime when necessary
- Valid driver's license and own transportation.
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About the role
- The Financial Services, Insurance, and Investment division in the Cape Town office is looking for an Audit Manager with a strong auditing background. The ideal candidate will need to have experience on Large Clients in the industry. This candidate must be fully acquainted with the FS industry.
Essential skills and experience
- 24 months or more post article experience.
Required qualifications
Desirable skills or attributes
- Specialist industry knowledge IFRS experience
- Display sound leadership skills
- Computer literate with al PwC software
- Ability to market PwC services and to establish contacts in the market place
- Self – motivated
- High attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and management skills
- Ability to multi task
- Analytic and solution driven
- Pro – active and committed to delivery
- Excellent time management skills
Responsibilities
- Manage special projects
- Risk management
- Monitor costs
- Development of staff
- Business development and client relationship building
- Manage work in progress and debtors
- Staff management
- Compliance with PwC audit methodology
- Report writing
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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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Job Purpose:
- To drive business development initiatives in our Stellenbosch office (with intermittent support to our Worcester and Robertson offices when required), with the aim of developing our existing client base and securing new work.
Responsibilities:
- Driving targeting initiatives relating to prospective clients, including market research
- Management of priority accounts (both existing clients and targets)
- Proposal support, including proposal writing and preparation for client meetings and pitches
- Driving client feedback and satisfaction programmes relating to priority clients
- Driving any other initiatives that form part of the Entrepreneurial and Private Business strategy for the Western Cape, as it pertains to business development
- Project managing local marketing and CSI-related initiatives and events within the Stellenbosch office, to the extent that it pertains to business development and local brand promotion
Job Profile:
People:
- Report to Western Cape Business Development Senior Manager, Stellenbosch Business Development Leader, and Western Cape Entrepreneurial and Private Business Leader
- Work within a team of 4 locally based Clients & Markets team members (including the Western Cape Business Development Senior Manager)
- No direct subordinates, though there is an assistant supporting this role
Systems:
- G Suite
- Microsoft
- Salesforce *
- PowerBI *
- Various web-based resources * (e.g. CIPC, Who Owns Whom, etc.)
- Training on Salesforce, PowerBI and relevant web-based resources will be provided - existing knowledge of these systems is not a prerequisite for applying.
Qualifications:
Previous experience in the following would be beneficial:
- Market research and analysis
- Project management
- Proposal writing
- Account management
- Marketing activities
Key Knowledge, Skills and Qualities:
- Excellent people and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong project management skills
- Goal-driven and assertive
- Organised self starter
- Strategic thinking and attention to detail are equally important
- Creative
- Commercially and risk aware
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-performing environment
- Working proficiency in both English and Afrikaans (reading, writing, understanding and speaking) would be advantageous
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Role summary:
- As a dedicated IFRS Accounting Standards reporting specialist, you will be up to date with the latest developments in the International Financial Reporting Standards.
- You will service PwC South Market area in dealing with complex accounting matters, including financial statement reviews, consultations and training requests.
Qualifications / certifications required:
- Relevant professional qualification CA (SA)
- Completing 3-year articles in 2025 – ie, eligible to register as a CA in 2026 and 2026 will be the first-year post articles
Experience required:
- Candidate should be completing their third year of articles in 2025
Responsibilities of role:
- Performing research on accounting matters, legislation and regulatory issues affecting disclosure.
- He/she will present complex findings to PwC directors and staff and senior executives of clients.
- Perform review of listed company financial statements to ensure compliance with the principles and disclosure requirements of IFRS Accounting Standards.
- Work arising from the firm's representation on various professional bodies;
- Raising the technical profile of PwC in the marketplace via seminars, press releases; production of reference material and publications;
- Commenting on exposure drafts or proposed interpretations;
- Preparing and delivering presentations on topical issues;
- Input into updating and maintaining the policy statements of the firm;
- The department offers a great place to learn and a high level of mental stimulation for self motivated and driven people.
Skill sets required:
- Problem solver
- Team player
- Able to work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written English skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Role related attributes:
- Able to work as part of a team as well as independently in an unstructured environment
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong leadership skills (determination), some experience in technical matters preferred
- High energy levels and superior debating skills
- Strong business acumen
- Industry experience required:
- Accounting Knowledge (IFRS Accounting Standards)
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Purpose of Job
- To provide administrative support to the Line of Service Business Partners on financial performance management, decision support and business budgeting, planning and forecasting.
Role Description
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.
Resources and Accountabilities
Geographical span
Key Competencies and Attributes
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- 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.
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About the Role
- We have a number of exciting opportunities across a range of roles and disciplines to join our expanding Guidewire/Insurance team. As a Guidewire Developer you will be responsible for participating in business requirements, review meetings and providing design & solutions on user stories to be implemented on Guidewire projects.
- Estimate the development effort during sprint planning meetings (Configuration and Integration story cards and design, develop, unit test and document for new and existing software solutions as per requirements).
What will you do?
Senior Developer
- Develop software solutions that are to the high performing technical standards and created using Guidewire best practices.
- Create test data and unit tests to ensure that software solutions meet requirements.
- Perform defect triage and fixes during System Testing, and User Acceptance Testing.
- Ensure non-functional, security, regulatory and compliance requirements are met for all development activities.
- Participate in code reviews and assist in resolution of technical issues.
- Prepare and produce software releases.
- Participate in daily standup meetings, sprint planning and retrospective.
- Lead POC to support new opportunities.
- Guide and mentor junior developers.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of team processes.
What are we looking for?
Senior Developer
- 4 plus years software development experience
- 2 years Experience in Insurance domain, preferably in Property & Casualty / General Insurance.
- 2 years Working experience in at least one of the Guidewire InsuranceSuite products (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter or Digital Portals) Configuration/Integration.
- 2 years Experience working with GOSU, JAVA 5/ J2EE, Web Services (Axis 2), XML, SQL, Gradle, Spring, Hibernate, Castor, REST/ JSON and Enterprise Messaging System.
- Experience in using Configuration management tools like Git, Tortoise SVN, Source Tree, Perforce, Plastic and ticket management tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, HPQC.
- Knowledge of the AGILE methodology/Scaled Agile Framework, SDLC processes will be an added advantage.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
What is nice to have?
- Prior client facing and design experience
- Azure/AWS Cloud experience
- Expertise in Product Designer / Rating integration will be an added advantage.
- Guidewire Certification on latest version
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Purpose of the Job:
- As an Associate in HC Operations, you will play a key role in supporting the effective and efficient management of human capital processes, ensuring accurate maintenance of confidential staff data, and facilitating smooth HC administration.
- This role requires attention to detail, strong administrative skills, and the ability to manage operational controls, and liaise effectively with various stakeholders to support PwC’s Human Capital functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Onboarding:
- Coordinate new joiner onboarding process, including preparation of orientation materials, issuing new joiner documents and ensuring their timely return.
- Track onboarding attendance and prepare reports for QMSE purposes. Follow-up on non-attendance and ensure that all new joiners’ onboarding activities are completed.
- Issue provident fund forms and coordinate the timely return of completed forms.
- Complete QMSE processes regarding onboarding.
HC Operations Controls and Payments support:
- Assist with and manage HC Operations controls to ensure compliance with firm policies and governance requirements.
- Process invoices received from MIE for payment and liaise with the Finance Department to ensure timely and accurate payments.
- Facilitate student vacation work payments, coordinating with Talent Acquisition team to ensure compliance and accuracy.
HR Operations Administration:
- Assist in recruitment processes by arranging and coordinating candidate assessments, arranging and coordinating candidate MIE verifications, and facilitating communication with Talent Acquisition team.
- Conduct regular data clean-ups and maintain checklists for record integrity and audit purposes.
- Extract, compile, and analyse HC reports to support decision-making for HC Operations leadership.
Additional Responsibilities:
Graduate Recruitment Support:
- Assist with HC Operations Graduate recruitment tasks, including screening CA(SA) applications on Neptune.
- Request outstanding candidate documents and ensure completeness of applications.
- Send interview booking forms to candidates and ensure interview bookings are made.
- Submit requests to recruitment partners for candidate approval following receipt of positive interview feedback.
- Issue employment contracts to successful candidates and update Neptune and intake trackers accordingly.
- Support graduate intake MIE background processes to ensure smooth onboarding of new joiners.
- Draft, distribute, and manage letters of employment, promotion letters, bursary contracts, statements of work, master agreements, and other official correspondence.
- Perform telephonic confirmation of employment for internal and external requests ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Support bulk projects as and when required.
- Maintain and update accurate employee records in Workday and other HC systems, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and internal controls.
- Create requisitions and process hires in Workday.
- Action requests received via Service Now (SNOW) and liaise with stakeholders to resolve queries with professionalism and urgency.
- Ensure daily interfacing and validation of data in Workday, Neptune, and other systems supporting HC Operations.
Process Improvement & Compliance:
- Identify and contribute to improvements in HC operational processes, supporting efficiency and adherence to regulations.
- Stay informed on relevant employment law changes, policy updates, and best practices in HC data management and administration.
- Ensure all activities uphold PwC’s data privacy, security policies, and the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping and data management.
- Excellent organisational, project management, and time management skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage relationships across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills suited to various audiences.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word), Google Suite, Workday, Service Now (SNOW), Neptune, and familiarity with MIE systems.
- Demonstrable analytical skills, with experience handling HC metrics and operational data.
- Proactive, resourceful, and resilient in resolving queries and improving processes.
- High levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive HC information.
- Ability to collaborate as part of a team and work independently where required.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in HC administration, HC operations, or related roles.
- Experience supporting graduate recruitment operations and payroll/payment processing is advantageous.
- Solid knowledge of HC processes, policies, and compliance requirements.
- Previous exposure to Workday, Service Now (SNOW), Neptune, and MIE systems strongly preferred.
PwC Professional Attributes:
- At PwC, we aspire for every individual to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader. As an Associate, you will be expected to:
- Uphold professional conduct and take responsibility for your work and commitments.
- Adapt flexibly to changing team and client needs.
- Seek and act on feedback constructively and contribute openly to team collaboration.
- Communicate clearly with empathy and adapt your style to diverse audiences.
- Stay current with evolving technologies, HC trends, and business needs.
- Use critical thinking and appropriate tools to analyse data and solve problems effectively.
- Build and nurture strong networks internally and externally.
- Adhere rigidly to PwC’s code of ethics and business conduct.
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About the role
- Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services is a transactions and accounting advisory business within Assurance providing assistance on deals accounting, capital markets assurance and advisory, IPO readiness and accounting standards change to clients in Southern Africa and the rest of Africa.
- The department 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 an ambitious and highly motivated person to join our team.
Our service offerings include:
- Accounting advisory & standards change - Assisting clients and engagement teams in the practical implementation of complex accounting and financial reporting issues. Topic teams within the group include streamlining financial statements, financial instruments (including treasury & hedging), share-based payments, revenue and business combinations
- IPO/Exit readiness – Advice to clients in the initial stages of capital raising or private equity exits to identify areas that need to be addressed as the group prepares for a listing.
- Cross-border transactions – Assisting clients on international and local debt- raising
- transactions as well as initial public offerings
- Internal financial controls – Cross-line of service offering with Risk Assurance and Advisory. CMAAS provides financial reporting expertise in the assessment and implementation of financial control frameworks.
- Digital Finance & Reporting - We support organisations in automating and optimising their financial reporting functions by combining accounting expertise with IT skills. CMAAS can assist in digitising and automating various accounting, data collection, controls monitoring and attestation, management reporting and financial reporting functions, freeing up time for management to spend where it matters most.
Essential skills and experience
- Completed articles
- Newly qualified CA(SA) or more post articles experience
- Preference to be given to someone with Technical Accounting or Deals experience
Required qualifications
Desirable skills or attributes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take ownership of issues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team as well as independently in an unstructured environment
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Attention to detail / Accuracy
- Sound leadership skills.
- Ability to market our services and to establish contacts in the market place.
- Analytical and solution driven
- Intellectual curiosity
- Proactive and committed to delivery
Responsibilities
- As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.
The successful applicant will:
- 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.
- Establish and maintain relationships with client management and other stakeholders within and outside the firm.
- 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.
- Collaborate with deals, consulting, risk, audit and other professionals to understand dependencies and integration points, as well as deliver comprehensive solutions for our clients
- Demonstrate an awareness of significant developments in all areas of IFRS and start demonstrating an in-depth knowledge in specialist areas of IFRS.
- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
- Demonstrate an ability to work on multiple engagements and for multiple partners at the
- same time, making sound judgements about balancing conflicting objectives.
- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
- Demonstrate the ability to run internal and external meetings, by communicating solutions in a professional and logical manner, demonstrating an understanding of the other party’s perspective.
- Take ownership for client relationships and work assignments.
- Demonstrate the ability to extend our service offerings to existing clients.
- Recognise the need for agility during change as the timing for certain outputs can be highly time sensitive.
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