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Audit Manager

Description

Management LevelManager

Job Description & SummaryAt 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.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

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

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold 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.

About the role 
 
The Financial Services, Insurance, and Investment division in the Cape Town office is looking for an Audit Manager with a strong auditing background. The ideal candidate will need to have experience on Large Clients in the industry. This candidate must be fully acquainted with the FS industry. 

Essential skills and experience 
 
24 months or more post article experience. 

Required qualifications 
 
CA(SA) 

Desirable skills or attributes 

• Specialist industry knowledge IFRS experience 
• Display sound leadership skills 
• Computer literate with al PwC software 
• Ability to market PwC services and to establish contacts in the market place 
• Self – motivated 
• High attention to detail 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Strong interpersonal and management skills 
• Ability to multi task 
• Analytic and solution driven 
• Pro – active and committed to delivery 
• Excellent time management skills 

Responsibilities 

• Manage special projects 
• Risk management 
• Monitor costs 
• Development of staff 
• Business development and client relationship building 
• Manage work in progress and debtors 
• Staff management 
• Compliance with PwC audit methodology 
• Report writing 

Travel RequirementsUp to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?No

Job Posting End DateNovember 27, 2025

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Audit Specialist

Description

Management LevelAssociate

Job Description & SummaryAt 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.

Role Summary: 

To provide superior assurance services within the Service Delivery Centre (SDC) Africa team. The SDC provides audit support to audit teams across Africa on a remote basis. 

Qualifications / Certifications required: 

A related tertiary qualification – Diploma or Degree: Accounting / Auditing or similar 

Experience required: 

One years’ relevant experience in an Auditing environment would be advantageous  

Responsibilities of role: 

Work under the supervision of a Manager; 

Perform general auditing functions according to PwC methodologies including but not limited to: bank confirmations investment confirmations, group deliverables, receivable confirmations, checking and casting of financials, obtain/coordinate and summarize ISA 402 supporting documentation; 

Perform test of details/test of controls; 

Work within budget allocations; 

General administration; 

Invite and provide evidence-based feedback in a timely and constructive manner; 

Share and collaborate effectively with others; 

Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements; 

Validate data and analysis for accuracy and relevance; 

Follow risk management and compliance procedures; 

Keep up-to-date with technical developments for business area; 

Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in written form; 

Seek opportunities to learn about other cultures and other parts of the business across the Network of PwC firms; 

Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct. 

Skill sets required: 

Strong planning, time management and organisation skills 

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

Pragmatic problem-solving approach 

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. 

Enthusiasm and passion to deliver exceptional client service 

Highly proficient in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and the Google suite 

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. 

Independence requirements to be taken into consideration: 

SDC operates on the Fully Restricted Model, therefore complete independence from PwC clients is required. 

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Travel RequirementsUp to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?No

Job Posting End DateNovember 12, 2025

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HC Operations Associate

Description

Management LevelAssociate

Job Description & SummaryAt PwC, our people in people operations primarily focus on managing the people lifecycle and the day-to-day operational tasks related to managing employees. This includes activities such as employee onboarding, offboarding, payroll and benefits administration, absence management, employee record-keeping, compliance with labour laws and regulations, and managing employee inquiries and issues. These individuals enable HR processes and systems to run smoothly in order to efficiently support our workforce.

Those in human resource operations at PwC will focus on all areas of Human Resources and the business in executing Human Resources related transactions and administrative activities. You will be a primary HR point of contact in the resolution, escalation or routing of inquiries as needed in line with HR protocols and guidelines, as well as be part of a team of problem solvers that help solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

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.

Purpose of the Job: 

As an Associate in HC Operations, you will play a key role in supporting the effective and efficient management of human capital processes, ensuring accurate maintenance of confidential staff data, and facilitating smooth HC administration. This role requires attention to detail, strong administrative skills, and the ability to manage operational controls, and liaise effectively with various stakeholders to support PwC’s Human Capital functions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Onboarding: 

• Coordinate new joiner onboarding process, including preparation of orientation materials, issuing new joiner documents and ensuring their timely return. 

• Track onboarding attendance and prepare reports for QMSE purposes. Follow-up on non-attendance and ensure that all new joiners’ onboarding activities are completed. 

• Issue provident fund forms and coordinate the timely return of completed forms. 

• Complete QMSE processes regarding onboarding. 

HC Operations Controls and Payments support: 

• Assist with and manage HC Operations controls to ensure compliance with firm policies and governance requirements. 

• Process invoices received from MIE for payment and liaise with the Finance Department to ensure timely and accurate payments. 

• Facilitate student vacation work payments, coordinating with Talent Acquisition team to ensure compliance and accuracy. 

HR Operations Administration: 

• Assist in recruitment processes by arranging and coordinating candidate assessments, arranging and coordinating candidate MIE verifications, and facilitating communication with Talent Acquisition team. 

• Conduct regular data clean-ups and maintain checklists for record integrity and audit purposes. 

• Extract, compile, and analyse HC reports to support decision-making for HC Operations leadership. 

Additional Responsibilities: 

Graduate Recruitment Support: 

• Assist with HC Operations Graduate recruitment tasks, including screening CA(SA) applications on Neptune. 

• Request outstanding candidate documents and ensure completeness of applications. 

• Send interview booking forms to candidates and ensure interview bookings are made. 

• Submit requests to recruitment partners for candidate approval following receipt of positive interview feedback. 

• Issue employment contracts to successful candidates and update Neptune and intake trackers accordingly. 

• Support graduate intake MIE background processes to ensure smooth onboarding of new joiners. 

• Draft, distribute, and manage letters of employment, promotion letters, bursary contracts, statements of work, master agreements, and other official correspondence. 

• Perform telephonic confirmation of employment for internal and external requests ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. 

• Support bulk projects as and when required. 

• Maintain and update accurate employee records in Workday and other HC systems, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and internal controls. 

• Create requisitions and process hires in Workday. 

• Action requests received via Service Now (SNOW) and liaise with stakeholders to resolve queries with professionalism and urgency. 

• Ensure daily interfacing and validation of data in Workday, Neptune, and other systems supporting HC Operations. 

Process Improvement & Compliance: 

• Identify and contribute to improvements in HC operational processes, supporting efficiency and adherence to regulations. 

• Stay informed on relevant employment law changes, policy updates, and best practices in HC data management and administration. 

• Ensure all activities uphold PwC’s data privacy, security policies, and the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct. 

Required Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping and data management. 

• Excellent organisational, project management, and time management skills. 

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. 

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage relationships across multiple teams and stakeholders. 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills suited to various audiences. 

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word), Google Suite, Workday, Service Now (SNOW), Neptune, and familiarity with MIE systems. 

• Demonstrable analytical skills, with experience handling HC metrics and operational data. 

• Proactive, resourceful, and resilient in resolving queries and improving processes. 

• High levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive HC information. 

• Ability to collaborate as part of a team and work independently where required. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. 

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in HC administration, HC operations, or related roles. 

• Experience supporting graduate recruitment operations and payroll/payment processing is advantageous. 

• Solid knowledge of HC processes, policies, and compliance requirements. 

• Previous exposure to Workday, Service Now (SNOW), Neptune, and MIE systems strongly preferred. 

PwC Professional Attributes: 

At PwC, we aspire for every individual to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader. As an Associate, you will be expected to: 

• Uphold professional conduct and take responsibility for your work and commitments. 

• Adapt flexibly to changing team and client needs. 

• Seek and act on feedback constructively and contribute openly to team collaboration. 

• Communicate clearly with empathy and adapt your style to diverse audiences. 

• Stay current with evolving technologies, HC trends, and business needs. 

• Use critical thinking and appropriate tools to analyse data and solve problems effectively. 

• Build and nurture strong networks internally and externally. 

• Adhere rigidly to PwC’s code of ethics and business conduct. 

Additional Information 

PwC is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where every team member can contribute meaningfully to the firm’s success. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to develop your HR operations skills while contributing to important business processes that impact the employee experience and overall organisational effectiveness. 

Application Note: 
This position is managed by PwC Talent Acquisition. We respectfully request agencies to refrain from unsolicited CV submissions. 

Travel RequirementsUp to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?No

Job Posting End DateNovember 28, 2025

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Manager – Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Services

Description

Management LevelManager

Job Description & SummaryAt 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 capital markets accounting advisory services at PwC, you will focus on providing strategic guidance on a broad range of technical accounting, financial reporting, transaction structures and capital markets topics. You will advise clients on complex accounting advisory and financial reporting issues around deals (both public and private) and other transformational business events that may impact an organisation’s value.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

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

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold 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.

The PwC Deal

Our people make an impact through their dedication to client service, creativity, and high performance. Whatever your passion, the opportunities available to you at PwC will help you realise your career aspirations.
 
A career within Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services, will provide you with the opportunity to be responsible for complex financial reporting issues around deals and other transformational events where clients experience moments of exceptional change. You’ll provide clients with a solution driven approach that creatively addresses complex financial reporting problems for high profile transactions and you’ll have significant interaction with senior company management teams, bankers, lawyers and other advisers.
 
About the role
 
Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services is a transactions and accounting advisory business within Assurance providing assistance on deals accounting, capital markets assurance and advisory, IPO readiness and accounting standards change to clients in Southern Africa and the rest of Africa. The department 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 an ambitious and highly motivated person to join our team.
 
Our service offerings include:

• Accounting advisory & standards change – Assisting clients and engagement teams in the practical implementation of complex accounting and financial reporting issues. Topic teams within the group include streamlining financial statements, financial instruments (including treasury & hedging), share-based payments, revenue and business combinations
• IPO/Exit readiness – Advice to clients in the initial stages of capital raising or private equity exits to identify areas that need to be addressed as the group prepares for a listing.
• Cross-border transactions – Assisting clients on international and local debt- raising
transactions as well as initial public offerings
• Internal financial controls – Cross-line of service offering with Risk Assurance and Advisory. CMAAS provides financial reporting expertise in the assessment and implementation of financial control frameworks.
• Digital Finance & Reporting – We support organisations in automating and optimising their financial reporting functions by combining accounting expertise with IT skills. CMAAS can assist in digitising and automating various accounting, data collection, controls monitoring and attestation, management reporting and financial reporting functions, freeing up time for management to spend where it matters most.
 
Essential skills and experience

· Completed articles
· Newly qualified CA(SA) or more post articles experience
· Preference to be given to someone with Technical Accounting or Deals experience
 
Required qualifications

CA (SA)
 
Desirable skills or attributes

· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to take ownership of issues.
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Ability to work under pressure
· Able to work as part of a team as well as independently in an unstructured environment
· Good organisational and time management skills
· Attention to detail / Accuracy
· Sound leadership skills.
· Ability to market our services and to establish contacts in the market place.
· Analytical and solution driven
· Intellectual curiosity
· Proactive and committed to delivery
 
Responsibilities
 
As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.
 
The successful applicant will:
 
· 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.
· Establish and maintain relationships with client management and other stakeholders within and outside the firm.
· 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.
· Collaborate with deals, consulting, risk, audit and other professionals to understand dependencies and integration points, as well as deliver comprehensive solutions for our clients
· Demonstrate an awareness of significant developments in all areas of IFRS and start demonstrating an in-depth knowledge in specialist areas of IFRS.
· Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
· Demonstrate an ability to work on multiple engagements and for multiple partners at the
same time, making sound judgements about balancing conflicting objectives.
· Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
· Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
· Demonstrate the ability to run internal and external meetings, by communicating solutions in a professional and logical manner, demonstrating an understanding of the other party’s perspective.
· Take ownership for client relationships and work assignments.
· Demonstrate the ability to extend our service offerings to existing clients.
· Recognise the need for agility during change as the timing for certain outputs can be highly time sensitive.

Travel RequirementsUp to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?No

Job Posting End DateNovember 22, 2025

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Tax Compliance Senior Associate

Description

Management LevelSenior Associate

Job Description & SummaryAt 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.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

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

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold 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.

Role Summary: 

We believe that challenges are better solved together.  That’s why you’ll join a diverse, global community of solvers – an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems in a place where you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values, where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology. 

As a Tax Compliance Consultant, you will provide tax compliance services to PwC’s clients.  All tax compliance and associated tasks must be completed in an efficient, professional, and timely manner, providing a high quality of service to the client. 

Qualifications / Certifications required: 

Relevant South African degree / diploma with Taxation as core module 

Registered Tax Technician or Tax Professional (SAIT) 

Experience required: 

Minimum of 6 years’ experience in tax compliance and tax administration. The role will specifically require 3 years’ experience relating to tax compliance of companies. 

Responsibilities of role: 

All tax compliance and tax administrative related work, i.e. 

• Tax compliance work specifically of companies; 

• Administration of provisional and final income tax returns, and other SARS related returns, including companies, trusts, individuals and PBO’s; 

• Maintenance of tax clients on tax management software (GreatSoft) and SARS eFiling; 

• Completion and Review income tax returns and assessments on eFiling and manage all SARS correspondence; 

• Liaison with SARS, clients and staff regarding assessments, objections, disputes, refunds, queries, income tax registrations and deregistrations etc. 

• Following up on outstanding SARS matters; 

• Meet with SARS on behalf of clients and PwC; 

• Ensure that clients’ tax compliance affairs are kept up to date and SARS deadlines are met, delivering quality tax services; 

• Complete and submit VDP-applications; 

• Approval of International Transfers (AIT) and tax compliance status requests 

• Responding to SARS verification queries; 

• Client and PwC staff consultations regarding tax compliance and tax administration matters; 

• Support tax compliance co-team members and manager; 

• Comply with internal risk management procedures; 

• General administrative tasks; 

• Attend internal and external training and comply with annual CPD requirements; 

Skill sets required: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, should focus on detail, be accurate, organised and able to work independently within a team environment; 

• Strong multi-tasking skills and pro-active towards tasks and deadlines 

• Sound computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, etc.) and administration skills; 

• Experience on GreatSoft or similar tax database package advantageous 

• Sound knowledge and experience in the South African Income Tax Act and Tax administration Act, dealings with SARS and SARS eFiling; 

• Registered tax practitioner or willing to register as a tax practitioner; 

• Fluent in English and Afrikaans; 

• Must be prepared to work overtime if required; 

• Valid driver’s licence and own transport. 

Independence requirements to be taken into consideration: 

Standard requirements 

Industry experience required: 

No 

Agencies please note:This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by PwC’s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs received will be treated as a direct application.  Your respect for this process is appreciated. 

Travel RequirementsUp to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?No

Job Posting End DateNovember 30, 2025

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