Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & 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 auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.Uphold 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.

Role Summary: 

Our PwC Service Delivery Centre has an opportunity available for a Financial Statement Specialist (IFRS) with completed SAICA Articles who will be responsible for rendering audit support services. The main duty will include the performance of financial statement disclosure checklists on behalf of the audit teams. Other responsibilities may include assistance with Financial Statement Quality Checks. 

Qualifications / Certifications required: 

Completed SAICA articles  

OR  Completed IAC exam or Chartered Accountant (SA) (preferred) 

Experience required: 

Experience on large listed companies will be advantageous. 

Post article working experience will be advantageous. 

Responsibilities of role: 

Performing financial statement disclosure checklists.This includes financial statements prepared using IFRS, IFRS for SMEs and other relevant reporting frameworks. 

Assisting with Financial Statement Quality Checks (FSQCs) on financial statements may also be required from time to time. 

 

FSQCs include for example: 

Agreeing comparative figures to prior year financial statements 

Checking mathematical accuracy 

Checking internal consistency i.e. between the face of the statements and the notes thereto; page references; note references 

Sequence checks i.e. page numbers; note numbers 

Agreeing current year figures to supporting documentation 

Checking changes across multiple drafts. 

Skill sets required: 

Strong sense of responsibility 

Willingness to learn 

Computer literate - Good knowledge of Excel 

Accurate and organised, with strong attention to detail 

Good verbal and written communication skills 

Must be able to work under pressure 

Very deadline driven 

Fluent in English 

Good internet access - Remote working is available as an option for this role on condition that you are in an area that has good network / connectivity (Laptop and 3G will be provided). 

Independence requirements to be taken into consideration: 

Independence from all PwC clients will be required. Financial interests will need to be declared and scrutinised. 

 

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Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

August 8, 2025