PwC Accounting Consulting Services Manager Vacancies 2022 PwC Jobs in Johannesburg

Job Description

A career in our Accounting Services Group practice, within Assurance Support services, will provide the opportunity to support our engagement teams and clients by providing advice and counsel on accounting, financial reporting, and strategic business issues. In joining, you’ll help ensure a complete and relevant exchange of information among our consultants and in turn with engagement teams and clients, provide experts advice on a variety of specific topics, support engagement teams in resolving complex issues, and supporting clients and their subsidiaries in evaluating the potential impact of accounting and reporting standard setting initiatives. You’ll develop strong relationships with our engagement teams and established audit clients and enhance our ability to meet greater investor expectations with the challenges of an increasingly complex business environment.

Our team provides advice and counsel on accounting, financial reporting, and strategic business issues using US GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards frameworks. You’ll work on both local and global engagements and keep PwC teams informed about accounting and financial reporting developments that might affect engagements through issuing communications and through curated trainings. You’ll also assist with developing and communicating PwC’s point of view to internal and external parties as needed.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Role summary:

You will enjoy the technical aspects of your accounting knowledge and be up to date with the latest developments in international financial reporting standards.

Qualifications / certifications required:

Relevant professional qualification CA (SA)

Completed 3 year articles

Experience required:

• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently in an unstructured environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong leadership skills (determination), some experience in technical matters preferred
• High energy levels and superior debating skills
• Strong business acumen

Responsibilities of role:

• Performing research on accounting matters, legislation and regulatory issues affecting disclosure.
• He/she will present complex findings to PwC directors and staff and senior executives of clients.
• Perform review of listed company financial statements to ensure compliance with the principles and disclosure requirements of IFRS.
• Work arising from the firm’s representation on various professional bodies;
• Raising the technical profile of PwC in the marketplace via seminars, press releases; production of reference material and publications;
• Commenting on exposure drafts or proposed interpretations;
• Preparing and delivering presentations on topical issues;
• Input into updating and maintaining the policy statements of the firm;
• The department offers a great place to learn and a high level of mental stimulation for self motivated and driven people.

Skill sets required:

• Problem solver
• Team player
• Able to work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Industry experience required:

Accounting Knowledge (IFRS)

Education(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred: