Job Description

Management Level Senior Manager & 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.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 JobOur 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/Manage portfolio of clientsManage staffReview work of staffInteractions with clients and staffTax planning and calculationsPlanning of work and staff allocationsCoaching and training of staffPerformance appraisals of staffProposals for new workInvoice clients for work doneCollection of outstanding debtorsOther administrative functionsKey Competencies and AttributesEssential competencies and attributes:Self-starter and motivatedAbility to manage multiple activities, with a strong ability to prioritize tasksExcellent time management skillsExcellent attention to detail and problem solving skillsLogical reasoning and analytical abilityAbility to build and sustain relationshipsSound administration skillsGood communication skillsFluent in EnglishExcellent knowledge of Caseware, Pastel, MS Word and Excel Aura will be an advantageMust have sound technical knowledgeMust be able to work overtime when necessaryMust have own transportQualification & Experience RequirementsRelevant qualificationsCA(SA)Experience requirementsA minimum of 4 years post articles managerial experienceMust 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 advantageTravel RequirementsAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?Job Posting End Date February 25, 2025

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