Auditor

PwC; East London; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking a Management Level Senior Associate to perform a Senior role on audit assignments and assist in managing a portfolio of smaller clients, while supporting audit teams and staff development.

They require IFRS knowledge, leadership, communication skills, and a proactive, delivery-focused mindset. Travel up to 20% is expected, with opportunities to grow within the PwC audit practice.

Qualifications

• IFRS knowledge.
• Display sound leadership skills.
• Computer literate with PwC software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and solution driven.
• Pro-active and delivery oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform a Senior role on audit assignments and manage a portfolio of smaller clients.
• Contribute to office management, staff development, and timely report writing.
• Ensure compliance with PwC audit methodology and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team management

Self-reflection

Adaptability

Education

CA(SA)—studying towards

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.

JOB PURPOSE

Perform a Senior role on audit assignments. Assist in managing a portfolio of smaller clients, maintain sound client relationships and assist in managing the audit team.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Perform a Senior role on audit assignments. Assist in managing a portfolio of smaller clients in respect of attest, accounting and consultation work. Manage special projects. Monitor costs against budgets. Contribute to office management team. Contribute to development of staff. Staff management and appraisals. Report writing. Compliance with PwC audit methodology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Professional qualification – studying towards the CA(SA) qualification.

EXPERIENCE 3 years completed traineeship.

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS IFRS knowledge. Display sound leadership skills. Computer literate with all PwC’s software. Self-motivated, pay attention to detail. Excellent communication skills. Strong interpersonal and management skills. Ability to multi-task. Analytical and solution driven. Pro-active and committed to delivery. Excellent time management skills.

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.