PwC Careers Africa
Line of Service
Assurance
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Assurance
Management Level
Associate
Job Description & Summary
A career within PwC Private will provide the opportunity to help private companies with a range of business advisory needs such as audit, tax compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy. You’ll have the opportunity to experience the entire business life cycle of a private company from inception to growth, maturity and transition. Our team helps our clients design and implement personal and customised service plans that are unique to privately owned entities, entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals. You’ll be assisting the team focus on key issues like wealth management, compliance, cash flow management, equity expansion, divestiture and exit strategies.”
Our PwC Private teams help entrepreneurs, private business owners and family enterprises manage their ownership and growth at every stage, in a way that fits the needs of their business in today’s changing global landscape.
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 an Associate, 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:
- Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
- Share and collaborate effectively with others.
- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
- Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in the materials I produce.
- Build and maintain an internal and external network.
- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.
Role Summary:
We believe that challenges are better solved together. That’s why you’ll join a diverse, global community of solvers – an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems in a place where you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values, where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.
As a Company Secretarial Consultant, you will provide company secretarial services to PwC’s clients. All company secretarial and associated tasks must be completed in an efficient, professional and timely manner, providing a high quality of service to the client.
Qualifications / Certifications required:
It would be to the candidate’s advantage to be studying towards the CGISA (Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa) qualification or a similar qualification focusing on Company Law and Accounting.
Experience required:
Not necessary, but would be an advantage.
Responsibilities of role:
All company secretarial related work, i.e.
– Maintenance of Close Corporations – Registration of Companies
– Conversion and/or Deregistration of Close Corporations and/or Companies
– Appointing and resigning Directors / Members, Auditors / Accounting Officers, and Public Officers
– Allotment, transfer and buy back of shares
– Preparation of special resolutions
– Preparation of minutes and notices
– Submission of annual returns
– Filing and following up on outstanding documentation
– Updating of statutory records
– Liaising with clients / CIPC
– Basic Trust administration
– Issuing fees and following up on debtors
– Prepare factual findings reports
– General administrative tasks
Skill sets required:
– The candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, should focus on detail, be accurate, organised and able to work independently within a team environment.
– Basic typing, sound computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, MS Excell, etc.) and administration skills (experience with Greatsoft could be advantageous)
– Excellent verbal and written communication and good client liaison skills
– Deliver fully completed assignments, keeping the Line Manager and client updated as appropriate
– Fluent in English and Afrikaans
– Must be prepared to work overtime if required 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