Management Level
DirectorJob 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.
Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Lead in line with our values and brand.
- Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
- Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
- Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
- Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
- Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
- Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
- Adhere to and enforce 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:
Financial Services is looking for a technically strong and strategically minded Associate Director to join our team in Cape Town. This role is critical to sustaining and growing our audit portfolio and deepening our IFRS 17 expertise . The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in insurance audits and IFRS 17.
Qualifications / Certifications required :
Chartered Accountant (South Africa)
Experience required:
Minimum 6-8 years post article experience
Responsibilities of role:
Manage audits alone reporting directly to the partners
Manage special projects alone reporting directly to the partners
Risk management
Technical and methodology sign off of the Financial statements
Strong ownership of the audit file
Monitor costs /budget/forecasting
Development of staff of all levels
Business development and client relationship building
Staff management
Compliance with PwC audit methodology
Report writing
Skill sets required :
Specialist industry knowledge (Insurance and IFRS 17)
IFRS experience
Display sound leadership skills
Computer literate with all PwC software
Ability to market PwC services and to establish contacts in the market place
Self – motivated
High attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Strong interpersonal and management skills
Ability to multi task
Analytic and solution driven
Pro – active and committed to delivery
Excellent time management skills
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
NoJob Posting End Date
September 9, 2025