Audit Associate Director
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Johannesburg - South Africa
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Job Summary
Management Level
DirectorJob 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 auditors report that includes the auditors opinion.
Translating the vision you set the tone and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth shaping the direction of client engagements and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwCs reputation understanding that quality integrity inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network understanding tradeoffs and leveraging our collective strength.
Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Lead in line with our values and brand.
- Develop new ideas solutions and structures; drive thought leadership.
- Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity encouraging others to do the same.
- Balance long-term short-term detail-oriented and big picture thinking.
- Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
- Promote technological advances creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
- Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
- Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.
Role Summary:
Ournon-attestdivisionoffers an integrated range ofnon-auditbusiness services aimed at positioning the firm as a trusted business advisor to owner-managed businesses.
Thepositionincludes fulfilling the engagement leader role ona portfolio ofprivateclients consisting of individuals trusts close corporations and companies signing independent review and compilationreports.
Beyond these engagement specific responsibilities the individual will support the partner in leading this divisionby providing oversight of the managers and staffcoordinating the day-to-dayoperationsandidentifyingand pursuing opportunities for growth.
This is a senior position taking ownership of an importantpart of our PwC business and being an integral part of our PwC regional leadership teamin the Eastern Cape.
Qualifications / Certifications:
CA(SA)
Experience required:
A minimum of8yearsrelevant experience inanaccounting environment preferably within an audit or similarorganization.
Musthave a good understanding and working experience in IFRSIFRSforSMEsand taxation.
Responsibilities of role:
Participate as a member of the Assurance Leadership team for the PwC Eastern Cape region.
Engagement leader forportfolioof clients.
Provide oversight of managers andstaff including allocation of workcoaching and trainingreview of outputs and performance management.
Interactions with clients includingidentifyingand executing opportunities for growth.
Tax planning and calculations
Otheroperationalfunctions.
Skill sets:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Ability to take ownership of issues.
Excellentorganisationaland time management skills (self and others).
Ability to coach other staff members on complex issues.
Attention to detail / Accuracy.
Strong report writing skills.
Analytical and solution driven.
Pro-activeand committed to delivery.
Intellectual curiosity.
Proven leadership abilities.
Independence requirements to be taken into consideration:
Standard requirements
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoJob Posting End Date
June 4 2026Required Experience:
Director
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