Senior Associate - Audit

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Senior Associate 1 in their CIPS division to manage auditing projects and staff development. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience, strong leadership qualities, and must be proactive in building client relationships. In this role, you will enhance your auditing expertise and contribute to projects while learning to manage teams effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of article and working experience.
• Experience with IFRS in a relevant industry.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage special projects and monitor costs.
• Develop staff and foster business development.
• Build client relationships and deliver quality work.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytic mindset

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

PwC software

Job description

Summary

At PwC, our audit and assurance professionals focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information, thereby enhancing credibility and reliability for various stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations, including governance, risk management processes, and related controls.

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

Building meaningful client relationships, you will learn to manage and inspire others. As you navigate complex situations, you will grow your personal brand, deepen technical expertise, and recognize your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality work. Embracing ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path isn’t clear, ask questions, and view these moments as growth opportunities.

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

• Responding effectively to diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Utilizing a broad range of tools, methodologies, and techniques to generate ideas and solve problems.
• Applying critical thinking to analyze complex concepts.
• Understanding the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work aligns with overall strategy.
• Developing a deeper understanding of the evolving business context.
• Using reflection to develop self-awareness, enhance strengths, and address development areas.
• Interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Upholding professional and technical standards, including PwC’s guidance, the firm’s code of conduct, and independence requirements.

About the role

The CIPS division seeks a Senior Associate 1 with a strong auditing background. The ideal candidate will have experience working with large clients in the industry, specifically within the Consumer & Industrial Products and Services sector.

Essential skills and experience include:

• At least 3 years of article and working experience.

Desirable skills or attributes

• Specialist industry knowledge with IFRS experience.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficiency with all PwC software.
• Ability to market PwC services and establish contacts within the marketplace.
• Self-motivated with high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and management skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Analytic and solution-oriented mindset.
• Proactive and committed to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage special projects.
• Monitor costs.
• Develop staff.
• Build business development and client relationships.