Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

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.

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.

Brief Outline/ Purpose of Job       

Our Private practice offers an integrated range of business services, aimed at positioning the firm as a trusted business advisor to owner-managed businesses.

 

Manage a portfolio of Private clients consisting of individuals, trusts, close corporations and companies, and manage the relevant staff on these assignments.

 Role/Job Description 

Manage portfolio of clients

Manage staff

Review work of staff

Interactions with clients and staff

Tax planning and calculations

Planning of work and staff allocations

Coaching and training of staff

Performance appraisals of staff

Proposals for new work

Invoice clients for work done

Collection of outstanding debtors

Other administrative functions 

Key Competencies and Attributes  

Essential competencies and attributes:

Self-starter and motivated

Ability to manage multiple activities, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks 

Excellent time management skills

Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills

Logical reasoning and analytical ability

Ability to build and sustain relationships

Sound administration skills

Good communication skills

Fluent in English

Excellent knowledge of Caseware, Pastel, MS Word and Excel – Aura will be an advantage

Must have sound technical knowledge

Must be able to work overtime when necessary

Must have own transport

 Qualification & Experience Requirements 

Relevant qualifications

CA(SA)
 

Experience requirements

A minimum of 4 years post articles managerial experience 

Must have a good understanding and working experience in accounting, IFRS and IFRS for SMEs, VAT and tax.

Farming tax knowledge and working experience will be an advantage

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Job Posting End Date

February 25, 2025