Accounting Senior Manager

Management Level

Senior Manager

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.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model 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.

Brief Outline/ Purpose of Job

Our Private practice offers an integrated range of business services, aimed at positioning the firm as a trusted business advisor to owner-managed businesses.

Manage a portfolio of Private clients consisting of individuals, trusts, close corporations and companies, and manage the relevant staff on these assignments.

Role/Job Description

• Manage portfolio of clients
• Manage staff
• Review work of staff
• Interactions with clients and staff
• Tax planning and calculations
• Planning of work and staff allocations
• Coaching and training of staff
• Performance appraisals of staff
• Proposals for new work
• Invoice clients for work done
• Collection of outstanding debtors
• Other administrative functions

Key Competencies and Attributes

Essential competencies and attributes:

• Self-starter and motivated
• Ability to manage multiple activities, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Ability to build and sustain relationships
• Sound administration skills
• Good communication skills
• Fluent in English
• Excellent knowledge of Caseware, Pastel, MS Word and Excel – Aura will be an advantage
• Must have sound technical knowledge
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary
• Must have own transport

Qualification & Experience Requirements

Relevant qualifications

• CA(SA)

Experience requirements

• A minimum of 4 years post articles managerial experience
• Must have a good understanding and working experience in accounting, IFRS and IFRS for SMEs, VAT and tax.
• Farming tax knowledge and working experience will be an advantage

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Job Posting End Date

February 25, 2025