Financial Statement Specialist - Remote

Line of Service
Assurance

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Assurance

Management Level
Senior Associate

Job Description & 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 with relevant degree and ITC

OR

Qualified SAIPA candidates

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

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

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

Government Clearance Required?
Yes

Job Posting End Date
July 2, 2023