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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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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 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.
About the role
- The PCS Waterfall 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.
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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Purpose of Job
To support the assurance Finance lead on delivery of Line of Service business strategy, while being effective and demonstrating proficiency across financial performance management, decision support and business planning and forecasting.
Role Description
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 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 teas 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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Job Description & Summary
A career in Information Security, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to develop and support our internal security technologies and services across the entire global and local PwC network. You'll focus on being the forefront of designing, developing, and implementing information technology including hardware, software, and networks that enhance security of internal information and protect our firm's intellectual assets.
Our Information Security Technology and Operations function identifies technology trends and opportunities to build, integrate, and operate technologies throughout the PwC environment. The goal of this team is to lead the development and operations of global enterprise solutions, platforms and technologies that enable PwC professionals to work more efficiently and more securely while delivering the highest level of service to clients.
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.
Preferred skills
- Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader in the management and/or development of application based troubleshooting, including the following areas:
- Application support with industry knowledge of ITIL service management principles; and
- Technical understanding that spans multiple platforms and application level specialistise of a portfolio
- of applications with broad knowledge of the business strategic priorities, in order to resolve complex problems.
- Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader in the following areas: Specific infrastructure and application technologies used to implement and operate advanced cloud hosted collaboration services;
- Application of technical understanding to support associated technologies;
- Deployment or management of Google Apps for Work/G Suite installations;
- Global operations of highly available SaaS services;
- HP SM9, Service Now or similar ITSM system;
- User provisioning models and approaches, related tools and directory services;
- Microsoft Active Directory and Identity Manager (FIM), and LDAP directory technologies;
- Google G Suite directory and directory synchronisation services;
- Analytical skills utilization when evaluating potential solutions; and
- Business and operational management.
- Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex application problems, as well as leveraging tools and resources appropriately, to identify solutions that may or may not be already documented, which includes utilizing technical capabilities, analytical skills and application know how including the following areas:
- Developing technical application support, especially industry standard platforms such as Lotus Notes,
- .NET/IIS, Sharepoint, Java, Documentum, SQL, and others;
- Managing of multiple conflicting deadlines and competing priorities;
- Identifying trends and escalating issues to the appropriate contacts;
- Operating and administering specific services in support of the firm’s enterprise architecture vision and applicable technical standards;
- Working collaboratively with the service manager, other members of the managed service and implementation teams, and individuals who support enabling technologies used by the service;
- Exercising due diligence when assessing operational risks and proposing technical solutions that will meet service manager expectations;
- Developing and maintaining technical processes, including supporting documentation, associated with the establishment and operation of specific collaboration services;
- Implementing technical solutions that align with the firm’s technology vision as laid out by the solution architects;
- Developing and maintaining a current understanding of the technical architecture and designs associated with the cloud collaboration services delivered, and all relevant enabling technologies;
- Defining and maintaining administrative processes that support existing and new collaboration services and capabilities; and
- Working in complex technical environments.Certification(s) Preferred:
- ServiceNow: CSA, CAD, CIS Event Management, IT Service Management, Discovery, CAS Performance Analytics ITIL Foundations v3 or higher certification
- Minimum years experience required:
- 4 year(s) of progressive roles managing IT operations quality control, process improvement, and compliance.
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Main Purpose of the Role:
The Forensics Data Analytics Manager's primary purpose is to provide essential data analysis services for client assignments and offer analytics support for investigations conducted by the forensics teams. The role focuses on leveraging data analytics techniques to aid in the detection and resolution of fraudulent activities within the organization and its clients. Additionally, the manager will play a pivotal role in introducing and integrating new technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of forensic investigations through advanced analytics.
Key Performance Areas:
Support Forensic Investigations through Data Analytics: Collaborate with the forensics teams to apply data analytics methodologies, draw insights from diverse datasets, and identify patterns or anomalies that may indicate potential fraudulent activities. This will involve utilizing SQL scripting, R/Python programming, and data visualization skills. Report Drafting: Assist in preparing comprehensive and insightful reports based on the analysis performed, presenting findings, trends, and potential risks to stakeholders. Clear and concise reporting will be essential to support decision-making and investigations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in B.Tech, BSc Computer Science, BCom IT, or other relevant qualifications.
- Additional qualifications in applied mathematics, statistics, or similar fields would be advantageous, as they can enhance analytical capabilities.
Experience:
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in data analytics, with a demonstrated understanding of applying analytical techniques in real-world scenarios.
- Experience as a Forensic Data Analytics / Investigator, showcasing proficiency in using data analytics for forensic purposes.
- Knowledge of Software Development is beneficial and can aid in working with diverse data sources and custom tools.
- Familiarity with Machine Learning concepts and applications, enabling the manager to leverage advanced algorithms for deeper insights and pattern recognition.
- Prior consulting experience would be advantageous, as it can provide exposure to different industries and scenarios.
Key Competencies:
- Insightful Data Analysis: The ability to interpret and draw meaningful insights from diverse datasets, supporting investigations and identifying potential fraudulent activities.
- SQL Scripting Skills: Proficiency in writing SQL queries to manipulate and extract data from databases efficiently.
- R/Python Programming Skills: Competence in using programming languages like R or Python for data manipulation, analysis, and modeling.
- Data Visualization: Ability to create clear and visually appealing representations of data to facilitate understanding and decision-making.
- Proactive and Committed: A self-driven and dedicated approach to delivering high-quality results and meeting project timelines.
- Ability to Perform Under Pressure: Maintaining efficiency and composure when working in time-sensitive and high-stress situations.
- Planning and Organizing: Effective organization and management of tasks, resources, and priorities for successful outcomes.
- Conflict Management: Skillful handling of conflicts or challenges that may arise during investigations or project execution.
- Analytical and Solutions-Driven: Applying analytical thinking to identify problems and develop practical and innovative solutions.
- Flexible and Adaptable: Readiness to adapt to changing project requirements, tools, or technologies.
- Report Writing: Proficiency in preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive reports to communicate findings and recommendations effectively.
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Job Description & Summary
A career within Risk Assurance Compliance and Analytics services, will provide you with the opportunity to assist clients in developing analytics and technology solutions that help them detect, monitor, and predict risk. Using advanced technology, we’re able to focus on establishing the right controls, processes and structures for our clients to ensure that decisions are based on accurate information and assure that information provided to third parties is accurate, complete, and can be trusted.
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.
Manager – TeamMate (GRIA)
PwC is the Business partners of Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting in southern Africa and act as the sole distributor of TeamMate solutions and all associated implementation services, support and training in Southern Africa (including Namibia, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Lesotho and South Africa). The TeamMate Team responsible for delivering these services is part of the bigger GRIA (Governance, Risk and Internal Audit) competency in PwC. TeamMate helps professionals in all industries at organizations around the world manage audit and compliance risks and business issues by providing targeted, configurable and efficient software solutions.
TeamMate offers solutions for audit management, controls management, and data analytics. Together, this ecosystem of easy-to-use and configurable solutions provides organizations with the confidence they need to manage all aspects of risk identification and assessment, electronic working paper creation and management, controls framework management, and data analysis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-sales / Sales
- Seeks to understand PwC, Wolters Kluwer and TeamMate business initiatives.
- Researches and understands how TeamMate offerings fit into the prospect/client business now and in the future.
- Effectively demonstrates how TeamMate software solutions address client problems (with a focus on how TeamMate can accommodate their desired methodology, business needs etc.).
- Stays informed of industry trends, regulatory changes and other relevant internal audit information/best practices and understands the impact of this information to clients
Implementation
- Conducting Business Analysis/Information Gathering sessions to understand the customer's requirements
- Identifies risks, recognizes impact, and consults with client to discuss mitigation plans associated with the deployment of the TeamMate product offerings.
- Configuring the software, ensuring it is aligned with the customers' business processes
Training
Support
General
- Shares expertise and experience to help other team members.
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others to accomplish corporate, department and project goals / objectives.
- Exhibits behaviour that demonstrates PwC core values
- Actively participates in manager, team and department meetings.
- Provides activity reporting as defined by management.
- Professionally and effectively engages with client employees.
To succeed this role the Manager will need to become a product expert allowing him/her to communicate effectively to prospects/clients and demonstrate how our software solutions align with their methodologies, business needs and project objectives.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience:
- Able to understand complex business requirements and understand how solutions can be applied to address these needs.
- Effective problem solving and analysis skills. Solves complex, analytical problems independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong presentation skills and experience presenting to various audiences, virtual or onsite.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel
Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:
We're seeking the right person who must be fluent in English, holding a degree and also display the following skills of our ideal TeamMate Consultant:
- Internal Audit certification (for example CIA, CRMA, CISA etc.) or knowledge of internal audit or related corporate governance disciplines (for example internal control, risk management, compliance, policy and procedures management etc.)
- Flexibility and ability to work with multiple priorities.
- Exhibits passion, resiliency, critical thinking and strategic orientation.
- Professional, reliable, driven and results-oriented.
- Motivated self-starter who is detail-oriented and able to work independently.
- Must be well organized, successfully implement strategies and ability to manage multiple demands simultaneously and remain focused.
- Excellent facilitation skills and ability to influence through interpersonal relationships, drives for collaboration but not necessarily consensus.
- Background in Consultancy from a company predominately working on client facing projects would be ideal, however not essential.
- Solid professional experience implementing other configurable software solutions & deliver customer training in a B2B environment
- Ability to work autonomously and independently
- Strong customer service skills and an ability to effectively manage client expectations
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Tenacious individual who is brilliant at engaging people and comfortable with client's face-2-face.
- Internal audit, risk, accountancy or compliance experience or that of a similar assurance function would be an advantage however not essential
- Great customer service skills, great with clients, understands the software implementation lifecycle and a good listener.
- Experience in a presales role selling complex B2B software solutions, or similar consultative sales role advantageous but not required.
- Available to start in role within the next 4-8 weeks however will wait for the right candidate
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Purpose of Job
The Thought Leadership Specialist will oversee PwC thought leadership, contributing to concept design and the portfolio of thought leadership activity across engagements/events and within the context of an integrated communications plan. The Thought Leadership Specialist will contribute to the overall strategy and implement specific activities as needed, including project management, production (writing) of Thought Leadership and fact checking, writing of video scripts related to the thought leadership, proofreading (assisted by the Copyediting/Language Services Consultant role) and consulting on tone, quality, voice and content.
This role supports the PwC Africa territory of firms and CMD teams at those firms. As the largest firm in the PwC Africa territory, this role also directly supports PwC South Africa and the PwC South Africa CMD team.
Role description
Responsibilities
- Project manage and coordinate the production of PwC thought leadership for external publication, including:
- Reports on industry sectors, thematic market trends and other topical subjects.
- Survey analysis reports, providing insight on survey research.
- Executive summaries and short white paper analyses.
- Develop a project plan which includes all the relevant stakeholders across PwC.
- Develop detailed knowledge of the target audience for each project and ensure an appropriate tone of voice.
- Work closely with Africa CMD strategic marketers, Library/research team, Digital Presence team and Integrated Content team to:
- help guide the thought leadership content development process and clarify expectations, timelines and delivery objectives within the CMD team and with CMD’s clients.
- Help amplify thought leadership through digital marketing channels, events, and to publicise it in the media and with alumni, and to reference it appropriately in proposals.
- MaintaIn an ‘editorial calendar’ for thought leadership.
- Produce a detailed report of the upcoming thought leaderships, to be presented at the monthly editorial board meeting.
- Promote and coordinate connectivity across the PwC Africa network with other thought leadership practitioners via newsletters, Webexes, publication notices, and other communications.
Key competencies and attributes
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to produce high quality:
- Thought leadership publications and flagship studies: working closely with the Strategic Marketing team to design, conceptualise and execute thought leadership that supports marketing objectives including:
- Thought leadership used in customer journeys that support go-to-market priorities.
- Ability to convene communications resources—SMEs, writers, editors—to develop thought leadership.
- Advise teams on the survey development process and other research methodologies for thought leadership
- Analysis of competitor messages and positioning, to understand their approach to market through thought leadership
- Ability to present complex issues in an accessible and engaging way to different audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work in different teams and quickly understand complex areas of work within the organisation.
- Sound judgement and discretion in handling issues, especially those that might be sensitive, including the ability to identify and manage potential communications risks.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to manage diverse activities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing situations and priorities.
- A good understanding of how Brand & Creative and Digital Presence functions can help to amplify thought leadership communications, and the importance of the client experience in crafting thought leadership, and good ability to work in a team to achieve these objectives.
Qualification and experience
Requirements
- 4-6+ years experience of communications experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications or an equivalent field required.
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Purpose of Job
The Communications consultant is responsible for writing and editing content that effectively describes and promotes PwC programmes and initiatives in support of business goals and culture. This role assists with communication materials that inform, engage and inspire PwC clients and other stakeholders through digital channels including PwC Africa websites, social media and other digital platforms.This role also assists with communication materials that inform, engage and inspire PwC partners and staff.
This role supports the PwC Africa territory of firms and CMD teams at those firms. As the largest firm in the PwC Africa territory, this role also directly supports PwC South Africa and the PwC South Africa CMD team.
Role Description
Responsibilities:
Digital Communications services:
- Develop compelling messages and communicating them through a variety of appropriate channels:
- Such as web content, social media messages and other external, digitally-distributed messages and content
- Working closely with Strategic Marketing team to develop messages that align to marketing campaign objectives
- Assisting with leadership profiling, and work closely with the Internal communications and social media senior associate, to position PwC on social media
- Developing content plans, editing and writing of digital content
- Delivering consistent quality of digital communications, with coaching and reviews conducted by the
- Developing innovative digital communications, such as through content, design and/or channel choice (working closely with Africa CMD’s Digital Presence and the Brand & Creative teams)
- Developing content that inspires PwC Africa clients and other stakeholders and that supports the firm’s strategy and voice in the market and drives our growth ambition, as well as PwC Africa’s Greater Societal Purpose
- Identify internal PwC people who are highly networked and effectively engage them such as through Smarp/Haiilo, to help share PwC Africa messages on digital platforms
- Ensure digital communications content aligns with our brand's identity and messages
Internal Communications services:
Internal communications:
- Developing content plans, editing and writing of internal content
- Such as messages, emails, articles, speeches and talking points
- Actively engaging with internal stakeholders to develop compelling messages and key themes, and communicating them through a variety of appropriate channels
- Delivering consistent quality of internal communications, with coaching and reviews conducted by the Internal communications and social media senior associate
- Developing innovative internal communications, such as through content, design and/or channel choice (working closely with Africa CMD’s Digital Presence and the Brand & Creative teams)
- Developing content that inspires PwC Africa people to “opt in”, support the firm’s strategy and voice in the market and drive our growth ambition, as well as our Greater Societal Purpose
- Identify internal target audiences and create plans to effectively engage them
- Ensure internal communications content aligns with our brand's identity and message, and assist with internal change management
Key Competencies and Attributes
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Articulate individual with excellent written communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, conversational, grammatically correct documents
- Strong oral and written communications skills that demonstrate a professional demeanour and the ability to interact with others with discretion and tact
- Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgement and solve problems quickly and effectively
- Content ideation, insight generation, and storyline development competencies
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Proven ability to deliver to deadlines
- Ability to consult and advise
- Good collaboration skills, applied successfully within team as well as with other areas
- Self-motivated with the ability to complete projects in a timely manner
Qualification & Experience Requirements
- Excellent written communications skills
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field
- Experience in digital marketing, digital content creation and digital communications platforms
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience
- Previous experience in communications for a similar organisation would be a strong advantage
- Experience developing compelling content for internal stakeholders including Human Capital / Human Resources is preferred
- Experience working with senior-level leadership to develop communications content is preferred.
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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 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 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, coaching them to deliver results.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
- Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
Role summary:
To manage client portfolios, maintain sound client relationships and manage the audit team including the coaching and development of staff in the assurance division
Qualifications / certifications required:
- BCom degree / diploma
- Completing CA (SA) qualification
Experience required:
- 3 - 5 years relevant experience
Responsibilities of role:
- Manage a portfolio of clients in respect of attest
- Manage special projects
- Develop our practice by targeting new clients
Skill sets required:
- Display sound leadership skills
- Computer literate with all PwC’s software
- The ability to market our services and establish contacts in the market place
Industry experience required:
- Specialist industry knowledge
- IFRS experience
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Purpose of Job
To support the assurance Finance lead on delivery of Line of Service business strategy, while being effective and demonstrating proficiency across financial performance management, decision support and business planning and forecasting.
Role Description
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 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 teas 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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Job Description & Summary
A career in our Strategy and Transaction Services Deals Consulting practice, within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.
Mergers and Acquisitions is a fundamental part of how companies seek to win in their markets and we help clients make the right decisions. With us, you’ll get to know a company from the inside out, and combine razor sharp analysis with creative problem solving. Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions go hand in hand, so while we are often assessing companies and markets in the context of a transaction, many of our projects go beyond Mergers & Acquisitions, helping clients develop innovative strategies to deliver revenue and profit growth.
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 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 give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
- Share and collaborate effectively with others.
- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
- Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
- Build and maintain an internal and external network.
- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
- Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
Responsibilities:
- Technical Analysis: Conduct thorough technical assessments of target companies, evaluating their technological landscape identifying areas of risk , synergies and opportunities related to a mergers and acquisition transaction.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with deal teams and technical experts to ensure complete tech due diligence.
- Report and Documentation: Draft detailed technical reports, spotlighting potential risks, opportunities, and areas of value creation for stakeholders.
- Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of the latest trends in technology, M&A, and specific areas of technical specialization (e.g., cybersecurity, data science). Develop a horizontal understanding of the technology landscape Identify and Develop a specialised technology capability as a vertical.
- Client Interaction: Support client meetings, workshops, and calls throughout the deal process.
Requirements:
- 1 to 3 Years Experience Advisory/ Consulting Technology Industry.
- Preferred 1 to 3 Years Experience Advisory/ Consulting Mergers and Acquisitions. Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or related field Masters Preferred; And/Or Relevant technical certifications such as CISA, CISSP, TOGAF, AWS, Microsoft, IBM or other recognized Technology industry qualifications.
- Experience in Technology & Business Analysis Preferred Proven experience in Technology due diligence in M&A.
- Strong analytical skills and at least one area of technical specialization (e.g., enterprise architecture, data science).
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
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