Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be 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.

Role Summary:

Perform a senior role on audit assignments on a fixed term contract basis. Assist in

managing a portfolio of smaller clients, maintain sound client relationships and assist

in managing the audit team.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

Studying towards the CA(SA) qualification

Experience required:

SAICA Trainee

Responsibilities of role:

● Perform a Senior role on audit assignments.

● Assist in managing a portfolio of smaller clients in respect of attest,

accounting and consultation work.

● Manage special projects.

● Monitor costs against budgets.

● Contribute to the office management team.

● Contribute to development of staff.

● Staff management and appraisals.

● Report writing.

● Compliance with PwC audit methodology.

Skill sets required:

● IFRS knowledge.

● Display sound leadership skills.

● Computer literate with PwC software.

● Self-motivated.

● Pay attention to detail.

● Excellent communication skills.

● Strong interpersonal and management skills.

● Ability to multitask.

● Analytical and solution driven.

● Pro-active and committed to delivery. Excellent time management skills.

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.

Industry experience required:

Prior experience with Eastern Cape audit clients is a benefit. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

September 30, 2024