Senior Associate - Audit

PwC - Global; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Senior Associate in their CIPS division to manage audit procedures for large clients. The ideal candidate will possess a CTA qualification, with robust auditing experience and strong leadership skills. This role emphasizes relationship building and strategic growth, fulfilling responsibilities in risk management and project leadership.

Qualifications

• 3 years of article and working experience required.
• Specialist industry knowledge in IFRS preferred.
• Self-motivated with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage special projects and risk management.
• Develop staff and build client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with PwC audit methodology.

Skills

Analytic

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

CTA

Tools

PwC Software

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.

About the role

The CIPS division is looking for a Senior Associate 1 with a strong auditing background. The ideal candidate will need to have experience on Large Clients in the industry. This candidate must be fully acquainted with the Consumer & Industrial Products and Services industry.

Essential skills and experience

3 years article and working experience

Required qualifications

CTA

Desirable skills or attributes

· Specialist industry knowledge IFRS experience

· Display sound leadership skills

· Computer literate with all PwC software

· Ability to market PwC services and to establish contacts in the market place

· Self – motivated

· High attention to detail

· Excellent communication skills

· Strong interpersonal and management skills

· Ability to multitask

· Analytic and solution driven

· Pro – active and committed to delivery

· Excellent time management skills

Responsibilities

· Manage special projects

· Risk management

· Monitor costs

· Development of staff

· Business development and client relationship building

· Manage work in progress and debtors

· Staff management

· Compliance with PwC audit methodology

· Report writing

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

July 18, 2025