You will focus on supporting the Partner Responsible for Independence (PRI) Team in promoting and monitoring compliance with applicable external independence laws and regulations as well as internal independence policies and procedures to help manage PwC's regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk.
The PwC South Africa Independence Team is part of the firm's Risk & Quality group within Internal Firm Services. It is responsible for working with the practice across all Line of Services to ensure that the firm meets its regulatory responsibilities as required under PwC Global Independence policy, US SEC and PCAOB rules, EU rules and other territories' rules.
Whilst prior Independence knowledge is preferable, what is more important is that you have a willingness to learn a new technical area, a client service mentality, excellent coaching and communication skills and want to join a dynamic team that provides critical business support to the firm in a complex and changing regulatory environment. On the job training on the Independence rules and processes will be provided.
What you'll create and do
As an Independence Specialist, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Participation in the various Independence support systems, processes and activities
Collaborating with the Service Delivery Center (SDC) teams responsible for certain Independence processes and activities
Responding to Independence queries from partners, staff and engagement teams across the firm, promoting Independence knowledge sharing
Delivering training to business units where required
Monitoring compliance with Independence policies, processes and controls
Performing compliance testing over client engagement teams activities
Involvement with the innovation and development of Independence processes and PwC Global initiatives
Participation in ad hoc Independence projects
What you'll bring to this role
An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, and an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work
Previous experience in financial services or audit is an asset
High level of accuracy, attention to detail and experience in analysing data
Strong client service focus in dealing with partners and staff at all levels and areas of the firm
Demonstrated ability to work in a multitasked, fast-paced and changing environment
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Good time and project management skills
Good judgment and problem-solving skills
What you'll get in return
Opportunity to interact with partners and practice teams across the firm, and Independence Specialists from across the PwC Global network
Wide exposure to the breadth of the firm's services and how we deliver these services
Development of technical knowledge of a key area of Firm regulatory risk
Qualifications / Certifications required
CA (SA)