Director of Accounting

PwC South Africa; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Gqeberha seeks a senior leader for their non-audit division, overseeing a portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate has a CA(SA) qualification and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in an accounting environment, particularly in IFRS and taxation. Responsibilities include client interaction and operational functions, contributing to the growth of the firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in an accounting environment.
• Good understanding and working experience in IFRS, IFRS for SMEs and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the Assurance Leadership team for the region.
• Engagement leader for a portfolio of clients.
• Provide oversight of managers and staff.
• Identify and execute opportunities for growth.
• Tax planning and calculations.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Ability to coach staff on complex issues

Attention to detail / Accuracy

Pro-active and committed to delivery

Proven leadership abilities

Analytical and solution driven

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 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.