PwC Private, Manager Bilingual (EN/FR)

PwC South Africa; Quebec; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Inclusive benefits

Flexibility programs for work-life balance

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking a PwC Private Manager to help private companies navigate a range of business advisory needs. This role involves leading and advising on complex issues, encouraging team collaboration, and contributing technical tax knowledge.

Qualified candidates will have a CPA, CA or relevant designation, with experience in accounting. The expected salary is between $77,400 and $127,400, alongside a competitive benefits package and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an accounting firm with private-client focus.
• Proven leadership with strong business development skills.
• Interest in digital trends and eagerness to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on complex business issues from strategy to execution.
• Encourage inclusive collaboration among team members.
• Contribute technical tax knowledge as a domain expert.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Business development

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Education

CPA, CA or other relevant professional designation

Master’s degree in Tax or completion of Levels I–III of the CPA In–Depth Tax Course

Job description

Overview

A career within PwC Private provides the opportunity to help private companies with a range of business advisory needs, including audit, tax compliance, and planning, to improve operational efficiency and enable clients to focus on strategy. As a PwC Private Manager, you will be part of a team that supports privately owned entities, entrepreneurs, and high‑net‑worth individuals, assisting with wealth management, cash‑flow and equity expansion, divestitures, and exit strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on complex business issues from strategy to execution.
• Encourage inclusive collaboration and invite contributions from all team members.
• Deal effectively with ambiguous, unstructured problems and adaptive solutions.
• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations across all levels.
• Move between big‑picture thinking and detailed management.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs and develop proactive solutions.
• Contribute technical tax knowledge and act as domain expert.
• Create a people‑centric environment that harnesses technology.
• Navigate cross‑border and diverse teams and engagements.
• Build trust through transparent, ethical engagement.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and conduct.

Qualifications and Requirements

• CPA, CA or other relevant professional designation.
• Master’s degree in Tax or completion of Levels I‑III of the CPA In‑Depth Tax Course.
• Experience in an accounting firm with private‑client focus.
• Proven leadership with strong business development and entrepreneurial skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Superior problem‑solving, analytical, and creative thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments under pressure.
• Interest in digital trends, eagerness to learn new tools and adapt work methods.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and coaching diverse teams.
• Fluency in English and French to support communication with clients and colleagues.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $77,400 – $127,400, based on skills, experience and location. Eligible employees may also participate in variable incentive pay programs designed to reward individual and firm‑wide achievements.

Benefits include a competitive total rewards package, inclusive benefits, and flexibility programs that support employees’ well‑being and work‑life balance. The role is offered in a hybrid work environment, providing the best of onsite and remote collaboration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

PwC Canada is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We are committed to maintaining a hiring environment that fosters diversity and inclusion for all employees. We provide accommodation throughout the application, interview and employment process.