Associate Director

PwC Careers Africa; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

An international consulting firm in Gqeberha is looking for an Associate Director in Accounting Services. This senior role involves leading client engagements, providing mentorship to staff, and driving operational success. Candidates must hold a CA(SA) and have at least 8 years of relevant experience, particularly in IFRS and taxation. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, as well as proven leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years relevant experience in an accounting environment.
• Good understanding and working experience in IFRS and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Engagement leader for portfolio of clients.
• Provide oversight of managers and staff.
• Interact with clients to execute growth opportunities.
• Tax planning and calculations.
• Participate in Assurance Leadership team.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ownership of issues

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Leadership abilities

Analytical and solution driven

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Overview

Associate Director - Accounting Services. Our non-attest division offers an integrated range of non-audit business services, aimed at positioning the firm as a trusted business advisor to owner-managed businesses. The position includes fulfilling the engagement leader role on a portfolio of private clients consisting of individuals, trusts, close corporations and companies, signing independent review and compilation reports. Beyond these engagement-specific responsibilities, the individual will support the partner in leading this division by providing oversight of the managers and staff, coordinating day-to-day operations and identifying and pursuing opportunities for growth. This is a senior position, taking ownership of an important part of our PwC business and being an integral part of our PwC regional leadership team in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications / Certifications required: CA(SA)

Experience required: A minimum of 8 years'' relevant experience in an accounting environment, preferably within an audit or similar organisation. Must have a good understanding and working experience in IFRS, IFRS for SMEs and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the Assurance Leadership team for the PwC Eastern Cape region.
• Engagement leader for portfolio of clients.
• Provide oversight of managers and staff, including allocation of work, coaching and training, review of outputs and performance management.
• Interactions with clients, including identifying and executing opportunities for growth.
• Tax planning and calculations.
• Other operational functions.

Skill sets

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to take ownership of issues.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills (self and others).
• Ability to coach other staff members on complex issues.
• Attention to detail / Accuracy.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Analytical and solution driven.
• Pro-active and committed to delivery.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Proven leadership abilities.

Additional Information

• Required Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, coaching, client management, data analysis and interpretation (and related capabilities listed in the original content).

• Travel Requirements: Up to 20%

• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?: No

• Government Clearance Required?: No

• Job Posting End Date: November 30, 2025