Workivia Implementation Specialist

PwC Careers Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Careers Africa in Johannesburg is looking for a skilled analyst to join their Risk Information, Reporting and Technology practice. This role focuses on implementing and configuring Workiva financial reporting modules and requires strong analytical and Excel skills. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or accounting and 1–2 years of relevant experience.

You will work closely with teams in the UK and assist clients in ensuring data integrity. The position offers opportunities for growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in financial reporting or a related field.
• Familiarity with financial reporting standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Workiva or other financial reporting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the client engagement team in the UK for Workiva implementation.
• Perform data validation checks and reconcile data points across different sources.
• Assist with training end-users on the Workiva platform.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Risk Information, Reporting and Technology practice, within Risk Data and Analytics services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients develop a strategic and sustainable approach to harness the value of their data and drive business results. We work with organisations across industries to develop customised, cost‑effective technology solutions that focus on delivering the relevant, actionable intelligence that executives need to understand operations and manage critical risks. As part of our team you’ll help organisations develop and validate models and other analytical tools that assess a wide variety of operating risks including budgeting, revenue forecasting, stress testing, creating dashboards and visualisation tools, and managing regulatory reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Invite and give in‑the‑moment feedback in a constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
• Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up‑to‑date with developments in area of specialism.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in the materials I produce.
• Build and maintain an internal and external network.
• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.
• Collaborate with the client engagement team in the UK to implement and configure the Workiva financial reporting modules, including annual financial reporting, statutory reporting and management reporting.
• Set up and configure Workiva documents and spreadsheets.
• Identify and link data points throughout the Workiva platform to ensure seamless data flow.
• Map imported data to the appropriate financial statement tables (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement).
• Perform data validation checks and reconcile data points across different sources to maintain consistency.
• Participate in the testing of financial reports within Workiva to ensure data integrity and report accuracy.
• Assist with training end‑users on the Workiva platform as needed.

Essential Skills

• Excel proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and the ability to manage large datasets.
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with the capacity to interpret financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Attention to detail: Meticulous and accurate work under tight deadlines.
• Communication skills: Effective written and verbal communication, capable of conveying technical information to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn new technologies and applications, specifically Workiva.
• Teamwork: Strong team player who collaborates with colleagues across different functions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in financial reporting or a related field.
• Familiarity with financial reporting standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Workiva or other financial reporting tools is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self‑motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the finance function.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20% travel.

Visa Sponsorship

No.

Government Clearance Required

Yes.