Financial Accountant

PwC.com

Office

Johannesburg, South Africa

Full Time

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a business application consulting generalist at PwC, you will provide consulting services for a wide range of business applications. You will leverage a broad understanding of various software solutions to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency through analysis, implementation, training, and support.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
Uphold and reinforce 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:

South Africa Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is PwC’s latest hub within the global technology delivery network, enabling transformation through human-led and tech-powered solutions. As a Finance Officer, you will play a critical role in supporting operational efficiency, highlighting areas of cost improvement initiatives, and enabling client delivery through robust financial reporting, insight generation, and improved process design.

We are looking for a dynamic and resilient individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to contribute to public sector and private sector transformation, and who sees finance as a strategic lever to deliver sustainable value.

If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you. By choosing to join the SATIC, you are choosing to work with and lead teams across territories, harnessing the power of world leading tech and making a difference to real people’s lives.

As the Finance Officer of SATIC, you will need to meet the following requirements:

Qualifications / Certifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred
Desirable: Certification or formal training in financial modelling, data analytics, or business intelligence tools.
1 - 2 years experience in a similar role
Experience with basic financial reporting and cost tracking
Exposure to working across teams or supporting process improvement is beneficial but not essential .
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred
Desirable: Certification or formal training in financial modelling, data analytics, or business intelligence tools.
1 - 2 years experience in a similar role
Experience with basic financial reporting and cost tracking
Exposure to working across teams or supporting process improvement is beneficial but not essential .

Experience Required:

Responsibilities Of Role:

Responsible for tasks, processes or entities in the area of Financial Reporting which includes solving problems and response to ad hoc queries for assigned areas.
Collaborate with internal teams and external client-facing teams to provide financial insight for operational restructuring and transformation programmes.
Assist in the setup and maintenance of dashboards and reporting mechanisms.
Support change initiatives with financial insights, helping to shape cost optimisation and workforce planning programmes.
Work collaboratively to drive ideas/solutions with peers and managers which will improve Client and PwC’s efficiency.
Developing close relationships with key stakeholders
Managing your own workload, including reporting on progress and issues
Developing the ability to be agile and support a range of client/projects
Be able to implement and adapt to new or changing processes quickly.
Proactively build relationships with all team members within PwC including engagement with client teams as well as customers of our clients.

Desirable Skill Sets Include:

Strong data analytics capability – ability to interpret large volumes of financial data to generate meaningful insights.
Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as PowerBI and Alteryx for dashboarding, automation, and reporting.
Understanding of cost transformation levers such as procurement optimisation and workforce efficiency.
Organised, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a high-paced and ambiguous environment.

Role Related Attributes:

Financial Reporting Expertise
Problem-Solving and Ad Hoc Queries
Accounting Knowledge
Process Improvement
Collaboration And Teamwork
Self-Management
Agility And Adaptability
Industry Experience Required:
Knowledge or an interest in the Health Industry

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Job Posting End Date

October 11, 2025