Job Description

Line of Service
Industry/Sector
Specialism
Management Level Director
& Summary Associate Director- Accounting Services
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.
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.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 36 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No
Government Clearance Required? No
Job Posting End Date November 30, 2025

Skills Required