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PwC Internal Audit Learnership Programme 2020

PwC is currently announcing vacancies for its Internal Audit Learnership Programme for 2020. PriceWaterhouseCoopers, commonly known as PwC, is a London-based, professional services provider boasting a wide global footprint. The company is one of the largest professional services providers in the world offering quality accounting, tax and assurance services.

It belongs to one of the four largest auditing firms and its accounting services is considered by experts as the best in the world for seven straight years. For three years, it has stayed on top as the best North American firm to work in.

The company employs 236,000 professionals distributed in 156 countries all over the world. PwC South Africa is one of 743 locations and operates a total of 21 offices in South Africa with a workforce of 5,066 employees. In South Africa, PwC’s head office is located in Waterfall City.

PwC Internal Audit Learnership Programme 2020

Successful applicants joining the Internal Audit Learnership Programme will gain experience using the basic principles of internal audit. This is in an effort to assist clients outperform a wide variety of risks.

This learnership programme will equip participants with real-world, industry insights. They will find themselves working with big multinational business organizations. As learners, they are also responsible for enhancing internal audit processes by introducing value-addded solutions into the businesses.

As participants, learners will be working with teams from Audit, Risk, IT, Business and Business teams. Moreover, as Internal Audit learners, they are to perform the other duties.These include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

Determining risks and proposing solutions
Ensuring the company is compliant with regulatory standards
Conducting performance audits and examining/analyzing performance data
Providing quality assessment reviews
Performing risk management as well as governance reviews

Requirements or Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must have these basic requisites:

Strong academic background
Completed a honours degree in Accounting, Information Systems and Management Accounting or
Finished BCom in Accounting, Information Systems, IT and Management Accounting
Must have good interpersonal skills
Driven, enthusiastic, determined and results-oriented
Able to consistently meet deadlines
Capable of critical and logical thinking
Has a broad business knowledge
Can think out of the box in solving customer issues

How to Apply

Applicants in their final year of undergraduate studies can apply at any time. The same applies to students in their honours year.

Qualified applicants will need to create an account at PwC’s recruitment page in order to start applying for the Internal Audit Learnership Programme. Click here to get started.

Opening and Closing Dates

No deadline has been set for the submission of applications as of this writing.

Contact Information

Know more about working at PwC by clicking the link below:

https://www.pwc.co.za/en/careers.html

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Learnerships

PwC Learnership Programmes 2019

PwC is a network of firms currently operating in 158 countries. The company employs over 236,000 professionals in the areas of advisory, assurance, and tax services.

In the African continent, PwC is the largest professional services provider with a 9,000-strong workforce in 34 countries. PwC South Africa employs 5,066 professionals in 21 offices all over the region.

PwC is recognized by FASSET as an accredited learning provider.

Listed below are some of the latest learnership programmes offered by PwC SA and are normally conducted either with SAIPA or SAICA accreditation.

SAIPA Assurance Learnership

PwC’s South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) learnership programme is geared towards candidates who are working to become a professional accountant. Candidates will go through a three-year learnership programme working in the company’s Assurance line of business, specialising in accounting.

Training Contract – Assurance Learnership

The successful candidates to be admitted into the learnership are expected to hone inherent skills and acquire new ones. This expertise will then enable them to conduct audit procedures for clients then provide an analysis/opinion about their financial records. The learners will also work closely with the audit team for faster turn-around time. In addition, the learners are to progress through the three years of articles towards qualifying as a Chartered Accountant.

PwC offers continuous learnership opportunities in major cities in South Africa all throughout the year. These cities include, but are not limited to:

Port Elizabeth
Durban
Pietermaritzburg
Nelspruit
eMalahleni (Witbank)
Nelpspruit (Mbombela)

Career Options

A SAIPA Assurance learnership lasts for three years and the learner is expected to work as a professional accountant, specifically in PwC’s Assurance line of service.

The same goes for learnerships that require candidates to come from a university with SAICA accreditation. A learner is to work with audit teams from the Assurance division as well.

Requirements or Eligibility

For those interested in joining the SAIPA learnership programme, you need to satisfy the minimum requirements listed below:

An accounting degree graduate or a currently a student from an university recognized by PwC
Amenable to a three-year training period towards qualifying as a professional accountant
Must be MS Word, Excel, and Pastel
Able to thrive in a high pressure environment
Sound administration capabilities
Willing to work overtime when needed
Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans

For individuals interested in applying for the Training Learnership (SAICA) post to qualify as a Chartered Accountant, please see the below requirements:

For Grade 12 students

Must be writing for acceptance to a university recognised by SAICA
Must be taking pure Math (not Maths Literacy) and English
Able to achieve 60% for all subjects

For university students

Must achieve consistent passing marks in all subjects
English proficiency and strong communication skills
Has leadership qualities, driven, good interpersonal skills
Currently studying or planning to study to qualify as a Chartered Accountant at a university recognised by SAICA

How to Apply

The PwC application process is uniform across training and learnership opportunities. If you meet the minimum criteria listed above, start the process by heading to their website and setting up an online profile. Click on the link below to get there:

SAIPA Assurance Learnership Application

Training Learnership for CA (Kimberley)

Fill out the online form thoroughly and accurately. If you meet PwC’s minimum requirements, you’ll receive an interview invitation. Second step of the process is taking the assessments, after which there will be another round of interview. Finally, you will get an offer if you make it through the whole process.

Also Apply For: PwC Internship Programmes 2019

Opening and Closing Date

Due to PwC’s nature of business, there is a steady stream of learnership opportunities and are regularly posted on their website. To view all PcW job opening click here.

Contact Information

Click on the below link if you need to know more about PwC SA:

PwC Homepage

For enquiries about their recruitment process, just click here.

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Bursaries

PWC Chartered Accountant Bursary 2019 – SAICA Accredited SA University

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is a leading professional services network with a footprint that spans the globe. They work with clients, providing them with three core services. PwC consultants help clients face complex problems by offering innovative and sustainable, yet practical solutions. They work from the ground going up and even aid clients with implementation to guarantee continuous growth and success.

As a premiere audit and assurance firm, PwC is hired by prominent companies which include top performing ones in the JSE Securities Exchange, and countless other small to large business organizations. PwC also offers specialized tax consultation services to organizations who need help interpreting and analyzing complex tax policies. They help organizations comply with tax laws and guide them in developing the most effective tax strategies that fit their client’s specific situation and circumstances.

SAICA Accredited- PWC Chartered Accountant Bursary Programme

PwC offers bursaries to outstanding students wish to pursue a SAICA-accredited course to become a Chartered Accountant. The course must also be taken in South African university recognized by SAICA.

With the company’s Chartered Accountant bursary programme, PwC’s goal is to acquire exceptionally talented and dedicated young people. Whether you are a matriculant or currently a university student pursuing a chartered accountant career, you can grab this great opportunity for a chance to find a rewarding career in PwC.

Bursaries offered by PwC will only cover a predetermined portion of the tuition costs, including lodging and book expenses. In addition, you will be required to work for the company as a trainee.

Requirements or Eligibility

Aside from being a university student or just intending to pursue a SAICA-recognized degree to become a CA at SAICA accredited South African university, PwC requires you to have:

Good interpersonal skills
Leadership capability
Effective troubleshooting skills
A good understanding of teamwork
A valid South African citizenship
A valid ID number

As far as academic requirements go, PwC requires:

Full commitment to acquire CA qualification
A minimum of Level 6 in English and Math
Cumulative average of 70%

Also, university students aspiring to become a CA must meet the following criteria:

A full-time student of a SAICA accredited school
Must pass all university courses and with an average of at least 65% for first year students, and 60% for second year students.
Fourth year and fifth year must pass all courses and qualify for honors

How to Apply

Once you’re ready to apply for PwC’s Chartered Accountant bursary programme, visit their website to submit your application and create your online profile. Click the link below to get there:

https://www.pwc.co.za/en/careers/about-pwc/selection-approach-and-recruitment-process.html

Scroll all the way down and click on “Apply: Graduate vacancies” as per the website’s instructions. Choose your desired location and the bursary programme to get to the application form page.

Make extra certain all the information you submit are accurate. If you wish, get a professional to proofread your application.

If you meet all the minimum requirements, you’ll be invited for an interview.

The next step is the testing process where you’ll be asked to complete questionnaires or assignments.

The third step is the final interview followed by the offer if successful.

Click on this link for more helpful tips on applying at PwC:

https://www.pwc.co.za/en/careers/about-pwc/application-tips-and-tricks.html