Latest Openings at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Job Description

• 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.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Working with various operational teams, providing in-depth technical expertise.
• Directs teams of technical staff in the successful fulfilment of Enterprise System service delivery commitments.
• Coaches junior staff according to their PC&D planning.
• Oversees the detailed execution of enterprise technology standards, governance processes and performance metrics to ensure IT delivers value to the enterprise.
• Manages risk evaluation and compliance management processes.
• Drives on-premises and cloud infrastructure planning, engineering, deployment, and migration.
• Drives the formulation of IT policies, procedures, and performance management processes and measures.
• Validate remedial actions and ensure compliance with information security policy and regulatory requirements.
• Work with the Product Management Office as a Subject Matter Expert for Enterprise Systems and assist in discussions with Lines of Service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any of these will be advantageous
• B.Sc or related I.T degree
• ITIL
• Nutanix
• VxBlock
• Azure
• Experience:
• 8 years post qualification, hands-on experience in IT operational environment, with a minimum of 2 years in leadership role

Skill Required:

• Has led teams across multiple functions in the delivery of technology services
• Experienced vendor engagement, both from a new business and a managed service point of view
• Experience in managing infrastructure and operations
• Strong leadership capability, executing as appropriate in the areas of responsibility
• Extensive knowledge of infrastructure planning and operations, design, and deployment, as well as system life cycle management
• Expert knowledge of current and emerging technologies, technology directions and strategic application to business needs
• Basic knowledge of business operations and processes
• Project management skills, including the ability to effectively deploy resources and manage projects within the scope of Enterprise Systems
• Ability to improve operational efficiency and service delivery effectiveness across all lines of business and technology platforms
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others

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Role summary: 

• The TMT division 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.  

Qualifications / certifications required: 

• CA(SA) 

Experience required: 

• Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles.  
• 3x+ years of Audit experience 

Responsibilities of role: 

• 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: 
• Manage special projects. 

Risk management 

• Monitor costs and budgets. 
• Development of staff 
• Business development and client relationship building 
• Manage work in progress and debtors 
• Staff management/Coaching 
• Compliance with PwC audit methodology 
• Report writing 
• Roll out technology  

Skill sets required: 

• 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 marketplace 
• Self – motivated 
• High attention to detail 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Strong interpersonal and management skills 
• Ability to multitask 
• Analytic and solution driven 
• Pro – active and committed to delivery 
• Excellent time management skills 
• Role related attributes: 
• Role related attributes: 
• We're very proud of our unique culture, and expect our people to demonstrate skills and behaviours that will support us in implementing our business strategy. 
• This is important to the work we do, both for our business and our clients. 
• These skills and behaviours are a strong component of our global leadership framework: The PwC Professional. 

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Role Summary: 

• Our non-attest division offers an integrated range of non-audit business services, aimed at positioning the firm as a trusted business advisor to owner-managed businesses. 
• The position includes fulfilling the engagement leader role on a portfolio of private clients consisting of individuals, trusts, close corporations and companies, signing independent review and compilation reports. 
• Beyond these engagement specific responsibilities, the individual will support the partner in leading this division, by providing oversight of the managers and staff, coordinating the day-to-day operations and identifying and pursuing opportunities for growth. 
• This is a senior position, taking ownership of an important part of our PwC business and being an integral part of our PwC regional leadership team in the Eastern Cape. 

Qualifications / Certifications required: 

• CA(SA) 

Experience required: 

• A minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in an accounting environment, preferably within an audit or similar organisation. 
• Must have a good understanding and working experience in IFRS, IFRS for SMEs and taxation. 

Responsibilities of role: 

• Participate as a member of the Assurance Leadership team for the PwC Eastern Cape region. 
• Engagement leader for portfolio of clients. 
• Provide oversight of managers and staff, including allocation of work, coaching and training, review of outputs and performance management. 
• Interactions with clients, including identifying and executing opportunities for growth. 
• Tax planning and calculations 
• Other operational functions. 

Skill sets required: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  
• Ability to work under pressure.  
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.  
• Ability to take ownership of issues.  
• Excellent organisational and time management skills (self and others).  
• Ability to coach other staff members on complex issues.  
• Attention to detail / Accuracy.  
• Strong report writing skills.  
• Analytical and solution driven.  
• Pro-active and committed to delivery.  
• Intellectual curiosity. 
• Proven leadership abilities.  

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Role Summary: 

• Our non-attest division offers an integrated range of non-audit business services, aimed at positioning the firm as a trusted business advisor to owner-managed businesses. 
• The position includes fulfilling the engagement leader role on a portfolio of private clients consisting of individuals, trusts, close corporations and companies, signing independent review and compilation reports. 
• Beyond these engagement specific responsibilities, the individual will support the partner in leading this division, by providing oversight of the managers and staff, coordinating the day-to-day operations and identifying and pursuing opportunities for growth. 
• This is a senior position, taking ownership of an important part of our PwC business and being an integral part of our PwC regional leadership team in the Eastern Cape. 
• Qualifications / Certifications required: 
• CA(SA) 

Experience required: 

• A minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in an accounting environment, preferably within an audit or similar organisation. 
• Must have a good understanding and working experience in IFRS, IFRS for SMEs and taxation. 
• Responsibilities of role: 
• Participate as a member of the Assurance Leadership team for the PwC Eastern Cape region. 
• Engagement leader for portfolio of clients. 
• Provide oversight of managers and staff, including allocation of work, coaching and training, review of outputs and performance management. 
• Interactions with clients, including identifying and executing opportunities for growth. 
• Tax planning and calculations 
• Other operational functions. 
• Skill sets required: 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  
• Ability to work under pressure.  
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.  
• Ability to take ownership of issues.  
• Excellent organisational and time management skills (self and others).  
• Ability to coach other staff members on complex issues.  
• Attention to detail / Accuracy.  
• Strong report writing skills.  
• Analytical and solution driven.  
• Pro-active and committed to delivery.  
• Intellectual curiosity. 
• Proven leadership abilities.  
•  In actuarial services at PwC, you will be responsible for analysing and managing financial risks for clients through statistical modelling and data analysis. Your work will generate valuable insights and recommendations to help businesses make informed decisions and mitigate potential risks.
• Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.
• Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
• Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.
• Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Additional Job Description

• The principle accountabilities will be:
• Management of consulting engagements
• Managing and forming part of multi-disciplinary project teams
• Researching and staying up to date with changes in the regulations and landscape of specified field and how it affects our clients
• Responsible for technical content of audit or consulting engagements
• Assist with new business development
• Mentor internal teams
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience
• Mathematical, statistical or actuarial degree
• Mathematical or statistical honours or masters or professional qualification such as FRM, CFA or Actuarial
• Ability to build and develop client relationships
• Aptitude for developing and managing teams
• Excellent people skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Strong communication skills – written and oral
• Flexibility to work on a wide range of projects
• Open to local travel
• Modelling skills will be an advantage

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About Job

• In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion.
• Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
• Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Justification 

• The Senior Associate 2 level is essential for leading fieldwork, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring timely and high-quality audit delivery. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead audit engagements across various industries, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulations 
• Supervise and review work of Associates and Interns 
• Prepare audit documentation and communicate findings to clients 
• Liaise with clients to resolve technical and operational issues 
• Support Managers in planning and budgeting audit assignments 
• Required Qualifications & Skills 
• Qualified/unqualified CA(SA) 
• Completed articles 
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and auditing standards 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills 
• Proficiency in audit software (e.g.Aura, microsoft applications