Management Level

Associate

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.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

Associate – SAIPA Trainee

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 an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. 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. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

Performing accounting functions for a portfolio of clients;

Work under the supervision of a Senior Bookkeeper;

Work with clients with less complex accounting systems;

Process accounting information on a computerised accounting system;

Perform general accounting functions according to PwC methodology;

Prepare working papers for the accounting file;

Prepare annual financial statements for less complex clients;

Work within Budget allocations;

General administration and

SAIPA traineeship – complete all SAIPA competencies required over a three year training period.

Essential Skills and Experience

Computer literacy – Microsoft Office (especially excel) and Google Suites;

Work effectively under pressure and handle confidential matters with tact and professionalism;

Good communication skills, verbal and written;

Detail orientated and deadline driven;

Punctual, flexible and responsive;

Good interpersonal and client liaison skills;

Able to work independently and in a team;

Strong work ethic;

Meticulous and

Enthusiasm and passion to deliver exceptional client service.

​Minimum years’ experience required

0-1 years’ experience in a related environment.

Additional application instructions

Qualifications required – Bcom Accounting Degree and

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates in accordance with PwC's Transformation Agenda.

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Job Posting End Date

January 31, 2025