Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals.

In transaction services at PwC, you will provide strategic advice and support to clients in their mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Your work will include conducting due diligence, financial analysis, and managing the transaction process.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

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

Lead in line with our values and brand.Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Role Summary:

PwC Transaction Services is the recognised leader in the market in South Africa with a
strong client base spanning both the Private Equity and Corporate M&A markets. TS is
currently experiencing growth, driven by long term client relationships and a strong senior
team. In order to take full advantage of the existing growth opportunities, we are looking for
ambitious and highly motivated people to join our team.

Qualifications /Certifications required:
● CA (SA)

Experience required:

● 5 - 7 years working experience in support of an in-depth expertise

Responsibilities of role:
● Strong financial and analytical skills are critical (including a good
understanding of Data Analytics and related data analysis tools);
● High level of agility in a demanding environment;
● Strong verbal and written communication skills with a broad range of
stakeholders;
● You will need to be highly motivated and adopt a commercially astute
approach.
● Good interpersonal and client relationship skills;
● An interest in and knowledge of the financial markets;
● Build productive and lasting relationships within Strategy& and PwC at all
levels and be seen as a valued member of the office community
● Continue to develop internal relationships and developing your PwC brand
● Assist with managing mandates and teams

Skill sets required:

● Work cross functionally with PwC competencies in a seamless and cohesive
manner
● Be culturally and diversity aware and supportive of our South African and
African contexts
● Demonstrate deep knowledge and awareness of current market trends and
activities of key competitors
● Adhere to and promote quality and risk management standards
● Demonstrate strong quantitative skills and attention to detail, at the same
time as having the ability to step back and identify high level issues
● Possess the flexibility and commercialism to manage a diverse range of
responsibilities in a dynamic and results oriented environment.
● Able to demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to highly varied projects and
rapidly coming up the learning curve in unfamiliar industries and functions
● Proven track record of successfully completing different types of projects,
ranging from strategy to implementation, across a number of unrelated
industries
● Problem solving capabilities;
● A desire to build on commercial and industry knowledge;
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the
ability to write succinct, well-structured reports and client communications;
● A well-organised and self directed individual who can relate to people at all
levels of an organisation;
● Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to
meet targets and objectives

Role related attributes:

● Self-motivated and capable of developing innovative approaches to difficult
issues
● Excellent attention to detail
● Highly analytical mind and structured thinking
● Ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organisation (client and
internal), rapidly building rapport, establishing your credibility and gaining
trust
● Good organisational, time management and planning skills
● Positive outlook and contributor to a healthy team environment

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

April 30, 2025