Auditor

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.

Role Summary:
PwC continues to adapt its workforce models in response to the changing global landscape and opportunities that remote working has created. This role is a fully remote/virtual opportunity for individuals based anywhere in South Africa who are looking for a career in audit that provides more flexibility and exposure to international clients, whilst still being part of the PwC network and supported by a local team.
You will fulfill a supervisor role on PwC audit engagements around the world, including the British Channel Islands, Australia, Netherlands, Poland, Lithuania, Cayman Islands, Switzerland and Bermuda, working remotely from South Africa, but as part of these international audit teams. In doing so, you will be part of a growing local team that reimagines how global and local audits are delivered, whilst providing you with an opportunity to develop and build an alternative career in audit.

Qualifications / Certifications required:
CA(SA) or studying towards the CA(SA) qualification.

Experience required:
Completed 3 year SAICA traineeship. Post article experience is a benefit.

Responsibilities of role:
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Audit department as an ambassador of the PwC brand and be responsible for delivering high quality audits. You will:

• Have direct contact with clients.
• Work independently in close collaboration with experienced engagement teams.
• Execute and complete a variety of engagements.
• Continue technical development through report writing, management presentation and other client deliverables.
• Develop and maintain ongoing work relationships with clients', middle and senior management.
• Utilise the PwC methodology.
• Collaborate on the planning of projects.
• Distribute the work among less experienced team members, coach them and evaluate their performance.
• Continually look for opportunities to help clients solve their complex business problems in an ever-changing environment.
• Contribute to the development of your own audit team members and any other staff seeking performance or development coaching.

Skill sets required:
Proven analytical skills and organisational abilities.
A proactive approach to solving problems and delivering client solutions.
A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
The ability to work autonomously and be an action-oriented self-starter.
Experience in supervising and developing junior staff is a plus.
The ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients at all levels.
Knowledge of IFRS.
Excellent language skills in English.

Role related attributes:
We're very proud of our unique culture and expect our people to demonstrate skills and behaviours that will support us in implementing our business strategy. This is important to the work we do, both for our business and our clients. These skills and behaviours are a strong component of our global leadership framework: The PwC Professional.

Industry experience required:
Experience with clients in the Financial Service Industry will be advantageous.

Travel Requirements:
Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

Job Posting End Date:
February 28, 2025