Manager

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an Audit Manager for its FSIIM division in Johannesburg. The role involves overseeing audit processes for large industry clients, managing projects, and developing staff while ensuring compliance with PwC's standards. Ideal candidates will possess a CA(SA) qualification and have a minimum of 3 years of audit experience, along with strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification required.
• 3+ years of audit experience.
• Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles.

Responsibilities

• Manage special projects and monitor costs.
• Develop staff and build business relationships.
• Ensure compliance with PwC audit methodology.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project ownership

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

PwC software

Job description

Summary: At PwC, our audit and assurance teams provide independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information to enhance credibility and reliability for various stakeholders. They evaluate regulatory compliance, governance, risk management processes, and related controls.

In financial statement audits, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and issuing an auditor’s report with an opinion.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' strengths, and managing performance to meet client expectations. With growing knowledge of business operations, you identify opportunities contributing to our firm’s success. You lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values meaningfully. You embrace technology and innovation to improve delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Skills, knowledge, and experiences required include but are not limited to:

1. Analyzing and understanding the linkages within complex systems.
2. Taking ownership of projects, including planning, budgeting, and execution.
3. Partnering with leadership to ensure quality, timeliness, and deliverables.
4. Developing skills outside your comfort zone and encouraging others to do the same.
5. Mentoring team members effectively.
6. Using work reviews as opportunities for skill development.
7. Addressing conflicts and issues, engaging in difficult conversations, and escalating when necessary.
8. Upholding professional standards, including PwC’s guidance, code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Role summary:

The FSIIM division seeks an Audit Manager with a strong background in auditing, particularly with experience on large industry clients.

Qualifications / certifications required:

CA(SA)

Experience required:

Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles and 3+ years of audit experience.

Responsibilities of the role:

As a manager, you will work as part of a problem-solving team, addressing complex business issues from strategy to execution. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing special projects.
• Monitoring costs and budgets.
• Developing staff.
• Building business relationships and developing new clients.
• Managing work in progress and debtors.
• Staff management and coaching.
• Ensuring compliance with PwC audit methodology.
• Rolling out technology solutions.

Skill sets required:

• Specialist industry knowledge, IFRS experience.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Computer literacy with PwC software.
• Ability to market PwC services and establish contacts.
• Self-motivated with high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and management skills.
• Ability to multitask and be solution-driven.
• Proactive and committed to delivery.

Role-related attributes:

We are proud of our unique culture and expect our people to demonstrate skills and behaviors that support our business strategy. These skills are a core part of our global leadership framework: The PwC Professional.