Financial Modelling Senior Associate - JHB at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Role Summary: 

• PwC Deals is a leading Corporate Finance, Valuations and Transaction Services advisory business in South Africa and is currently experiencing growth, driven by long term client relationships and a strong senior team. In order to take full advantage of the existing growth opportunities, we are looking for ambitious and highly motivated people to join our team.

Qualifications / Certifications required: 

• CA (SA) would be advantageous
• CFA or studying towards CFA would be advantageous
• Experience and skill sets required:
• Some prior valuations and financial modelling experience preferential
• The successful candidate will have a support role to play in the team across a broad range of business and other valuations for:
• acquisitions,
• disposals,
• tax and regulatory compliance purposes,
• financial reporting and audit assistance purposes.
• The candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of clients, from global multinationals through to entrepreneurial, owner managed businesses, covering both domestic and cross border work
• Strong financial and analytical skills are critical;

Responsibilities of role:

Applicants must display the following competencies:

• Good interpersonal and client relationship skills;
• An interest in and knowledge of the financial markets;
• Problem solving capabilities;
• Negotiations skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to write succinct, well-structured reports and client communications;
• Excellent financial modelling skills;
• A well-organised and self directed individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organisation;
• Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives;
• Ability to run independently with projects or tasks when necessary;
• Seek learning opportunities and is prepared for a steep learning curve;
• Thrive in an unstructured environment where each day is different;
• Project and client management skills;
• A highly motivated, confident individual with presence;
• Highly rated with good academic credentials; and
• Team player, who works effectively under pressure and can deliver quality outputs under tight deadlines.