Role Summary:

• Our non-attest division offers an integrated range of non-audit business services, aimed at positioning the firm as a trusted business advisor to owner-managed businesses.
• The position includes fulfilling the engagement leader role on a portfolio of private clients consisting of individuals, trusts, close corporations and companies, signing independent review and compilation reports.
• Beyond these engagement specific responsibilities, the individual will support the partner in leading this division, by providing oversight of the managers and staff, coordinating the day-to-day operations and identifying and pursuing opportunities for growth.
• This is a senior position, taking ownership of an important part of our PwC business and being an integral part of our PwC regional leadership team in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• CA(SA)

Experience required:

• A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in an accounting environment, preferably within an audit or similar organisation.
• Must have a good understanding and working experience in IFRS, IFRS for SMEs and taxation.

Responsibilities of role:

• Participate as a member of the Assurance Leadership team for the PwC Eastern Cape region.
• Engagement leader for portfolio of clients.
• Provide oversight of managers and staff, including allocation of work, coaching and training, review of outputs and performance management.
• Interactions with clients, including identifying and executing opportunities for growth.
• Tax planning and calculations
• Other operational functions.

Skill sets required:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to take ownership of issues.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills (self and others).
• Ability to coach other staff members on complex issues.
• Attention to detail / Accuracy.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Analytical and solution driven.
• Pro-active and committed to delivery.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Proven leadership abilities.

Job Posting End Date

September 15, 2025