Corporate Finance & Accounting Senior Analyst - US Client
PwC South Africa
Job Description
Overview
At PwC, our people in finance focus on providing financial advice and strategic guidance to clients, helping them optimise their financial performance and make informed business decisions. These individuals handle financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management and are responsible for managing financial processes and confirming compliance with regulations. You will handle tasks such as financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management, while motivating, developing, and inspiring others to deliver quality.
You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, embracing technology and innovation to enhance delivery.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and record journal entries for Trial Balance postings (Balance Sheet and P&L).
- Manage and control cost accounting and allocations.
- Perform account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial information.
- Record and monitor intercompany transactions in accordance with internal policies.
- Support month‑end closing and financial analysis activities.
- Analyze complex accounting issues and provide solutions.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with internal clients.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the accounting context and business environment.
- Prepare and distribute standard and ad hoc financial reports.
- Provide analytical and technical assistance to the finance team.
Education & Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Public Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or similar.
- US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
- Advanced level C1 English (oral & written).
- Digital skills: SAP 4Hanna and Power BI are a plus.
Experience
- 2‑3 years in month‑end close processes for US firms, applying US GAAP (preferred).
- Experience preparing financial reports, consolidations, cost accounting, and account reconciliations.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Highly detail‑oriented and organized.
- Collaborative and capable of meeting multiple deadlines.
- Flexible, adaptable, self‑starter, and dynamic.
Additional Information
Understand the importance of correct information management, knowledge of Information Security and Data Protection, and correct Information Security Management.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to ethnicity, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an inclusive organization and equal opportunity employer.
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