Associate Director - Accounting

PwC South Africa; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in accounting services is seeking a senior engagement leader based in Port Elizabeth. This role involves oversight of a portfolio of clients, managing teams, and driving growth opportunities. Candidates must hold CA(SA) and have significant experience in the accounting sector at a senior level. Strong communication, leadership skills, and a robust understanding of IFRS are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in an accounting environment.
• Must be at a senior level currently - either at Director or Partner level.
• Must have a good understanding of IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Engagement leader for a portfolio of clients.
• Provide oversight of managers and staff.
• Activating opportunities for growth with clients.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Strong report writing skills

Proven leadership abilities

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Role Summary:

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 the 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.

This role is based in Port Elizabeth

Qualifications / Certifications required:

CA(SA) is a must

Experience required:

• A minimum of 8 years\' relevant experience in an accounting environment, preferably within an audit or similar organization.
• Must be at a senior level currently - either at Director or Partner level within an accounting environment ( Non Audit)
• Must have a good understanding and working experience in IFRS, IFRS for SMEs and taxation.

Responsibilities of role:

• 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 required:

• 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.