Accountant

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Associate to manage client portfolios within audit and assurance. You will lead and coach team members, oversee attest engagements, and deliver high‑quality outputs for a diverse client base.

The role requires a BCom degree or diploma, progress toward CA(SA), and 3–5 years’ experience, with IFRS knowledge and strong leadership. Expect up to 20% travel as part of client service delivery.

Qualifications

• BCom degree or diploma required.
• Completing CA (SA) qualification expected.
• 3–5 years relevant experience in assurance/audit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of attest engagements and client relationships.
• Oversee audit team delivery and coaching of staff.
• Develop the practice by targeting new clients and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team coaching

Business development

Education

BCom degree / diploma

CA (SA) in progress

Tools

PwC software

Job description

Management Level Senior 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. 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

To manage client portfolios, maintain sound client relationships and manage the audit team including the coaching and development of staff in the assurance division.

Qualifications / certifications required

• BCom degree / diploma
• Completing CA (SA) qualification
• Experience required: 3 - 5 years relevant experience

Responsibilities of role

• Manage a portfolio of clients in respect of attest
• Manage special projects
• Develop our practice by targeting new clients

Skill sets required

• Display sound leadership skills
• Computer literate with all PwC’s software
• The ability to market our services and establish contacts in the market place

Industry experience required

• Specialist industry knowledge
• IFRS experience

Travel Requirements Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Job Posting End Date October 25, 2026

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.