Role Summary:

• PwC Transaction Services is a recognised leader in the market in South Africa with a strong client base spanning both the Private Equity and Corporate M&A markets across a variety of industries. TS is currently experiencing growth, driven by long term client relationships and a strong senior team. In order to take full advantage of the existing growth opportunities, we are looking for ambitious and highly motivated people to join our dynamic and fast paced team.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• CA (SA)

Experience required:

• 5 – 7 years working experience in support of an in-depth expertise
• 4 years FDD experience

Responsibilities of role:

• Strong financial and analytical skills are critical (including a good understanding of Data Analytics and related data analysis tools);
• High level of agility in a demanding environment;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a broad range of stakeholders;
• You will need to be highly motivated and adopt a commercially astute approach.
• Good interpersonal and client relationship skills;
• An interest in and knowledge of the financial markets;
• Build productive and lasting relationships at all levels and be seen as a valued member of the office community
• Continue to develop internal relationships and developing your PwC brand

Skill sets required:

• Work cross functionally with PwC competencies in a seamless and cohesive manner
• Be culturally and diversity aware and supportive of our South African and African contexts
• Demonstrate deep knowledge and awareness of current market trends and activities of key competitors
• Adhere to and promote quality and risk management standards
• Demonstrate strong quantitative skills and attention to detail, at the same time as having the ability to step back and identify high level issues
• Possess the flexibility and commercialism to manage a diverse range of responsibilities in a dynamic and results oriented environment.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to highly varied projects and rapidly coming up the learning curve in unfamiliar industries and functions
• Proven track record of successfully advising on diligence engagements within the Deals environment
• Problem solving capabilities;
• A desire to build on commercial and industry knowledge;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to write succinct, well-structured reports and client communications;
• A well-organised and self directed individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organisation;
• Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery on transactions