Audit Support Specialist

PwC South Africa; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa in Bloemfontein is looking for a candidate who has recently completed a Degree or Diploma in Accounting to gain experience in a corporate audit environment. The role is based in the Bloemfontein office and is a fixed-term contract, not permanent.

You will support audit teams by performing test of details and controls, working under a Manager, and helping with bank and investment confirmations and other PwC methodologies.

Qualifications

• Related tertiary qualification in accounting or auditing

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of a Manager
• Perform general auditing functions according to PwC methodologies including bank confirmations, investment confirmations, group deliverables, receivable confirmations, and ISA 402 documentation
• Perform test of details and 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
• Follow processes/systems and suggest improvements
• Validate data and analysis for accuracy
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures
• Keep up-to-date with technical developments for the business area
• Communicate confidently in written and verbal form
• Seek opportunities to learn about other cultures and parts of the PwC network
• Uphold PwC's code of ethics and business conduct

Skills

Strong planning

Time management

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Deadline driven

Punctual

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Accounting / Auditing degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Ready to start your professional journey? If you have recently completed a Degree or Diploma in Accounting and are eager to gain experience in a corporate environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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.

Please note that this role is based in our Bloemfontein office and you will be required to be based in office. This is a fixed term contract and not a permanent position

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.