Satic Independence, Conflicts And Ethics Associate

Pwc Remchannel (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC seeks a motivated Independence, Conflicts, and Ethics Associate to support compliance and independence practices within their South African Technology & Innovation Centre. This role involves policy development, managing client relationships, and participation in critical projects, all within a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication and project management skills, along with the ability to thrive in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Work Visa Sponsorship

Travel requirements: Up to 20%

Qualifications

• Experience aligned with independence activities is valued.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working under pressure.
• Strong communication skills: articulating ideas clearly and engaging with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Responding to independence queries and ensuring adherence to policies.
• Updating systems with accurate information to support compliance monitoring.
• Collaborating with managers to coordinate independence activities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Job description

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions.

They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

Those in independence, ethics, and business conduct at PwC facilitate adherence to ethical standards and promote a culture of integrity within the organisation.

Working in this area, you will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team.

In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope.

Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow.

You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team.

As you navigate through the firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to lead and deliver value include but are not limited to:

1. Apply a learning mindset and take ownership of your development.
2. Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
3. Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
4. Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
5. Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
6. Gather information from various sources to analyze facts and discern patterns.
7. Understand how the business works and build commercial awareness.
8. Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g., refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

SATIC Independence, Conflicts, and Ethics Associate

South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is part of PwC, delivering services for major clients worldwide.

PwC leads in human-led, technology-enabled professional services, transforming clients’ businesses for the future. Our growth through acquisitions and innovation, along with regulatory changes and globalization, makes independence from audit clients increasingly critical.

The independence team plays a vital role in enabling PwC’s growth while protecting our reputation and brand. This team will be central to change in the firm over the coming years. If you seek a career with diverse challenges and meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Responding to independence queries: providing guidance and ensuring adherence to policies and regulations.
• Updating independence systems with accurate information to support compliance monitoring.
• Collaborating with process and project managers to coordinate independence activities.
• Liaising with various teams to foster consistency in independence practices.
• Participating in ad-hoc projects and supporting independence activities as needed.
• Staying informed on regulatory developments through continuous research.
• Managing relationships with key clients and internal stakeholders.
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive team environment.

Requirements:

• Experience aligned with independence activities is valued.
• Project management skills: managing multiple engagements, coordinating tasks, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working under pressure and adapting to change.
• Strong communication skills: articulating ideas clearly and effectively engaging with colleagues and clients.
• Relationship-building skills: establishing rapport and fostering collaboration with stakeholders.

If you possess these qualities and are eager to contribute, we encourage you to apply and demonstrate how your skills align with our expectations.

Note: This recruitment is managed by PwC’s Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will be treated as direct applications.

Travel requirements: Up to 20%.
Work Visa Sponsorship: Available.