Government and Public Sector Manager

Line of Service
Assurance

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Assurance

Management Level
Manager

Job Description & Summary
A career in our Assurance Auditing Services Methods and Tools practice, within Assurance Support services, will provide the opportunity to support our engagement teams and clients by providing advice and counsel on accounting, financial reporting, and strategic business issues. In joining, youll help ensure a complete and relevant exchange of information among our consultants and in turn with engagement teams and clients, provide experts advice on a variety of specific topics, support engagement teams in resolving complex issues, and supporting clients and their subsidiaries in evaluating the potential impact of accounting and reporting standard setting initiatives. Youll develop strong relationships with our engagement teams and established audit clients and enhance our ability to meet greater investor expectations with the challenges of an increasingly complex business environment.

Our team works closely together to ensure quality and consistency throughout the Assurance practice by developing tools, guidance, and training. Youll provide engagement team support, inspection support, and pre issuance reviews along with supporting PwC in the standard setting process.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.


• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.


• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.


• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.


• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.


• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.


• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.


• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.


• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.


• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.


• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Responsibilities/Output:

Primary responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Have an understanding of / experience in reporting within the government and public sector (G&PS) industry;


• Develop and maintain reporting templates (within the G&PS and ISA environments);


• Support the Assurance practice with audit reporting queries (both G&PS and ISA);


• Review key audit matters included in audit reports;


• Prepare and present internal training on audit reporting/regulatory topics;


• Assist in drafting comment letters on local auditing pronouncements;

Secondary / Ad hoc responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Experience on integrated and SEC reporter audit engagements will be beneficial;


• The establishment and facilitation of building working relationships within the broader PwC network


• Liaise with key contacts;

Requirements:

Qualification Level:

Chartered Accountant (South Africa)

Additional Qualification: N/A

Experience Required:

Minimum of 3.5 years post-articles experience as an audit engagement manager.

Competencies/Skills:

• Keen attention to detail;


• Well-developed writing and verbal skills;


• Good interpersonal, emotional intelligence and relationship skills


• Strong presentation skills;


• Should be confident in their communication skills;


• Experience on integrated and SEC reporter audit engagements will be beneficial;


• Ability to perform research;


• Analytical skills and attention to detail;


• Ability to work both as part of a team, and independently and with PwC colleagues of all senior levels;


• Good project and time management skills with ability to take full responsibility for tasks from beginning to end, whilst working under pressure, and meeting deadlines.


• Technically research skills and ability to answer technical help desk queries with thoroughly documented technical references and exhibiting good knowledge of PwC methodology and ISA but using plain language and explaining the rationale for your answer

Drivers License Required: Yes

EE Requirements: All applicants. Preference will be given to Employment Equity Applicants.

Travel

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
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Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

Government Clearance Required?
Yes

Job Posting End Date
April 30, 2023