Audit Specialist - Service Delivery Centre at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Acceleration Centre is the natural extension of PwC’s leading class global delivery capabilities. We provide premium, cost effective, high quality services that support process quality and delivery capability in support for client engagements.

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 an Associate, 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:

• Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
• Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
• Build and maintain an internal and external network.
• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Role Summary:

• To provide superior assurance services within the Service Delivery Centre (SDC) Africa team. The SDC provides audit support to audit teams across Africa on a remote basis.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• A related tertiary qualification - Diploma or Degree: Accounting / Auditing or similar

Experience required:

• One years’ relevant experience in an Auditing environment would be advantageous 

Responsibilities of role:

• Work under the supervision of a Manager;
• Perform general auditing functions according to PwC methodologies including but not limited to: bank confirmations investment confirmations, group deliverables, receivable confirmations, checking and casting of financials, obtain/coordinate and summarize ISA 402 supporting documentation;
• Perform test of details/test of controls;
• Work within budget allocations;
• General administration;
• Invite and provide evidence-based feedback in a timely and constructive manner;
• Share and collaborate effectively with others;
• Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements;
• Validate data and analysis for accuracy and relevance;
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures;
• Keep up-to-date with technical developments for business area;
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in written form;
• Seek opportunities to learn about other cultures and other parts of the business across the Network of PwC firms;
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Skill sets required:

• Strong planning, time management and organisation skills
• Work effectively under pressure and handle confidential matters with tact and professionalism
• Pragmatic problem-solving approach
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Detail orientated and deadline driven
• Punctual, flexible and responsive
• Good interpersonal and client liaison skills
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Strong work ethic
• Meticulous.
• Enthusiasm and passion to deliver exceptional client service
• Highly proficient in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and the Google suite