Various Job Opportunities at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Qualifications /  Certifications required: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Finance, Business, Data or Technology related. 

Experience required: 

• The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high quality output.  
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in technology and data programmes e.g. ERP data migrations.  
• Strong experience and/or certifications in at least one of the following or equivalent languages: Python, SQL and applications: Informatica, Alteryx.  
• Experience with cloud platforms, and familiarity with cloud deployment tools and practices. 
• Hands on experience and/ or certifications in ERP/CRM/HR systems such as Sage, Workday, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics and Salesforce. 
• Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. 
• Proven IT skills (in at least the following programmes): MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).  Fluent in English.  
• The ability and willingness to travel worldwide when the project dictates. 

Responsibilities of role: 

• We currently have opportunities for ambitious and highly motivated individuals with a proven history of delivering high-quality client projects, experience in data, and a background in technology and data programmes. 
• You will be required to possess strong team working skills as the delivery role requires working with clients, reporting to seniors and coaching junior staff.  
• The role involves creating and reviewing client deliverables, from executive reports to detailed design documentation, and developing data scripts. Key activities include identifying migration requirements, executing migration cycles, ensuring a consistent migration approach and collaborating with clients to resolve data issues. Candidates will provide practical data and technology expertise to design robust migration solutions and support the maintenance of assets including the PwC Data Migration Suite. 
• The role requires collaboration with colleagues across various competencies and regions within our Risk and Consulting practices to deliver high-value solutions for clients, including data migration for large-scale transformation programs. This includes working with UK colleagues on client projects and internal initiatives, and collaborating with international teams when needed. 
• Continue to develop yourself personally and stay current with trends in data and technology, particularly in AI, to drive innovation and enhance client impact by keeping up to date with data trends both regionally and globally. 

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The role will enable you to: 

• Gain familiarity with key accounting aspects of an SPA and completion mechanisms 
• Be part of the establishment of a specialist SPA team in SA 
• Work with an established and experienced team of SPA practitioners globally 
• Improve analytical and negotiation techniques 
• Gain insight into key value levers for clients in negotiating SPAs  
• Work closely and build relationships with due diligence teams and other advisors, to identify and mitigate risk for clients 
• Develop a strong internal and external network  
• Work in a highly motivated team, embracing flexible working 
• Work alongside a wide range of other advisors in the deal including lawyers and corporate finance advisors 
• Gain significant exposure to the “decision maker” in deals providing significant opportunity to influence the outcome of negotiations at the crunch point on deals 

Skills and experience 

• CA (SA) or equivalent with at least three to five years post articles experience within a Deals/ Transaction Advisory / M&A role; 
• Excellent financial analytical skills and commercial awareness; 
• Work with a high attention to detail; 
• Good understanding of IFRS and accounting standards; 
• Excellent report writing skills; 
• Excellent MS Excel skills; 
• Experience with Alteryx, PowerBI and other data analytics and visualisation tools will be preferable; 
• Adhere to and promote quality and risk management standards; 
• Good interpersonal and client relationship skills; 
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and other advisors; 
• Ability to build strong relationships; 
• A well-organised and self-directed individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organisation; 
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise responsibilities across multiple projects; 
• Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives; 
• A proactive and energetic team player, who works effectively under pressure and can deal with a dynamic work environment; 

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Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Accounting with CA (SA); or 
• Bachelor of Business Science with Honours in Finance / CA (SA). 
• Any additional CFA, CIMA or other relevant degrees / professional designations would be advantageous, but not a specific requirement. 

Experience requirement 

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in business restructuring/ leveraged finance/ financial advisory preferably from a financial institution, professional services firm or banking background. 

Job description 

• As a senior member of the PwC CARS team, the candidate will be involved in leading a variety of financial advisory and restructuring projects across a diverse range of industries and will gain exposure to a wide range of clients. PwC CARS services a wide spectrum of clients ranging from large, listed multinationals through to entrepreneurial, owner managed businesses, covering both domestic and cross Africa border work.  
• The candidate will be responsible for guiding, supporting and coaching junior team members while delivering high quality advice on a wide range of financial advisory and restructuring mandates, including, but not limited to: 
• Financial restructuring and exit strategies, 
• Financing and debt advisory related services, 
• Turnaround strategy, 
• Independent business reviews, 
• Strategic options analysis, 
• Contingency planning reviews,  
• Short-term cash flow reviews and forecasting,  
• Cost saving, optimisation and working capital improvement plans; 
• Work alongside other PwC teams, including specialist lines of service and sector experts; and 
• Advising in relation to Business Rescue proceedings (Chapter 6 of the Companies Act, 2008). 

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Essential skills and experience: 

• Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles, 3 to 4 years post-article Audit experience at a reputable mid-tier or large auditing firm

MinimumQualifications: 

• CA(SA) 

Desirable skills or attributes 

• You completed the CA(SA) qualification 
• More than 3 years post articles experience working at a reputable mid-tier or large auditing firm  
• You are technically extremely strong with an excellent working knowledge of:  
• IFRS Accounting Standards  
• International Standards on Auditing (ISA)  
• PCAOB auditing standards 
• SOX  
• JSE Listing requirements  
• Companies Act of South Africa  
• TMT / CIPS Industry  
• Experience with working on Foreign Private Issuers (or subsidiaries of US listed entities)  
• You have experience in managing large multi-location audits and you are very effective in your day-to-day management of clients and component teams (PwC and non-PwC)  
• Understanding and prior experience on consolidations 
• Display sound leadership skills 
• Computer literate with all PwC software (Including Microsoft Suite and Alteryx)  
• Ability to market PwC services and to establish contacts in the marketplace 
• The individual must be good at working under pressure 
• Self – motivated 
• High attention to detail 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Strong interpersonal and management skills 
• Ability to multi-task and project management  
• Analytic and solution driven 
• Pro – active and committed to delivery 
• Excellent time management skills 

Responsibilities   

• You will audit clients in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications industry as well as other industries such as Commercial and Industrial Products and Services (CIPS).  
• You are responsible for integrated audits of companies that prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards and file with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).  
• You are responsible for statutory audits of companies that prepare financial statements in accordance with South African law.  
• You are responsible for audits of private companies that prepare financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 
• You are responsible for integrated audits of companies that prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards and file with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) as Foreign Private Issuers (or subsidiaries of US listed entities).  
• You are responsible for managing audits of non-financial reports (e.g. ESG audits). 
• You are responsible for the preparation of the audit file for Engagement leader review and assisting in the presentation of the audit findings to management or Board of Directors. 
• You are responsible for developing new and extend existing relationships with our clients and actively support the client in technical accounting matters. 
• You are responsible for building client relationships and being involved in audit or other non-audit services audit proposals as required.  
• You are in the driver seat of your own responsibility, flexibility and development. 
• You are responsible for monitoring costs and other project economics, including billing and debtors' management.   
• You are responsible for ensuring compliance with PwC’s risk management processes and compliance with PwC Methodology for your audit engagements.  
• You are required to be comfortable with  
• You are required for the development of staff, coaching, mentoring and assisting staff members with the trainee requirements on becoming qualified Chartered Accountants in terms of the guidelines provided by SAICA