Government and Public Sector Manager CA(SA) at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

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.

Responsibilities/Output:

Primary responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Have an understanding of / experience in reporting within the government and public sector (“G&PS”) industry; 
• Develop and maintain reporting templates (within the G&PS and ISA environments);
• Support the Assurance practice with audit reporting queries (both G&PS and ISA);
• Review key audit matters included in audit reports;
• Prepare and present internal training on audit reporting/regulatory topics;
• Assist in drafting comment letters on local auditing pronouncements;

Secondary / Ad hoc responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Experience on integrated and SEC reporter audit engagements will be beneficial;
• The establishment and facilitation of building working relationships within the broader PwC network 
• Liaise with key contacts; 

Requirements

Qualification Level:

• Chartered Accountant (South Africa)
• Additional Qualification: N/A 

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3.5 years post-articles experience as an audit engagement manager.

Competencies/Skills:

• Keen attention to detail;
• Well-developed writing and verbal skills;
• Good interpersonal, emotional intelligence and relationship skills 
• Strong presentation skills;
• Should be confident in their communication skills;
• Experience on integrated and SEC reporter audit engagements will be beneficial;
• Ability to perform research;
• Analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work both as part of a team, and independently and with PwC colleagues of all senior levels; 
• Good project and time management skills with ability to take full responsibility for tasks from beginning to end, whilst working under pressure,  and  meeting deadlines.
• Technically research skills and ability to answer technical help desk queries with thoroughly documented technical references and exhibiting good knowledge of PwC methodology and ISA but using plain language and explaining the rationale for your answer 

Driver’s License Required: Yes