Audit Associate (Graduate)

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  Location

  (SOUTH AFRICA) and Port Elizabeth

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  Job Reference

  21494

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  Functional Area/Experience

  Business, Accounting & Finance / Fresh Graduate

Job Description & Qualifications

An exciting opportunity has become available for a graduate who has completed their studies in Accounting and Audit. Please note that this is an entry level position and the successful candidate will be based at either or Port Elizabeth or Bloemfontein office as this is an onsite role. Please note that this is not a remote opportunity

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 completed tertiary qualification - Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Auditing

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

Role related attributes:

We're very proud of our unique culture and expect our people to demonstrate skills and behaviours that will support us in implementing our business strategy. This is important to the work we do, both for our business and our clients. These skills and behaviours are a strong component of our global leadership framework: The PwC Professional.

Independence requirements to be taken into consideration:

SDC operates on the Fully Restricted Model, therefore complete independence from PwC clients is required.