- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Entry
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Management Level
AssociateJob Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in forensic services focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Individuals in this field play a crucial role in safeguarding organisations against financial crimes and maintaining ethical business practices.In forensic claims and investigations at PwC, you will resolve conflicts and manage claims and disputes for clients using a combination of forensic accounting, investigative, valuation and economic skills. You will provide services and support in navigating complex quantum disputes and mitigating potential risks.
Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
- Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
- Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
- Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
- Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
- Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
- Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
- Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.
Role description
The Associate 2 role is an early-career professional position responsible for supporting the delivery of client engagements through analytical, investigative, and project support activities. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to address complex business issues, contribute to high-quality outputs, and support the efficient execution of engagements.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
Support forensic investigations and related assignments
Analyse financial and other data to identify anomalies
Collect, document, and assess evidence
Assist in evaluating fraud, corruption, and irregularities
Contribute to draft reports and appendices
Support research, due diligence, and proposal development
Participate in engagements, including supporting or presenting work where required
Support the delivery of proactive forensic and fraud risk initiatives
Operational Responsibilities
Perform document collection, indexing, scanning, filing, and pagination
Maintain accurate case files and working papers
Assist with interview preparation, note-taking, and transcription
Ensure confidentiality and auditability of all records
Additional Requirements
Willingness to travel and work extended hours, where required
Minimum Qualifications
Relevant Honours degree (e.g. Forensic Accounting, Accounting, Internal Audit, Law, Risk Management)
Interest in pursuing forensic-related certifications (e.g. CFE, FP(SA))
Experience
1–3 years’ relevant experience
Skills & Attributes
Core Technical & Analytical Skills
Analytical ability – able to interpret financial and non-financial data and identify patterns, anomalies, and risks
Problem-solving mindset – applies structured thinking to investigate issues and develop insights
Data handling capability – comfortable working with data (collection, processing, basic analysis and reconciliation)
Technical foundation – working knowledge of relevant tools (e.g. Excel and other analytical tools)
Professional & Delivery Skills
Attention to detail – produces accurate, well-supported work and maintains quality working papers
Time and task management – delivers outputs within agreed timelines and budgets
Project support capability – contributes effectively to engagement delivery and team coordination
Quality focus – ensures outputs meet professional and client standards
Communication & Collaboration
Clear communication – able to present findings and contribute to reports in a structured manner
Interpersonal skills – works effectively with team members and builds professional relationships
Team orientation – contributes to collective outcomes and supports senior team members
Behavioural Attributes
Integrity and ethical mindset – maintain confidentiality and applies sound professional judgement
Curiosity and learning agility – demonstrates a willingness to learn, ask questions, and develop new skills
Adaptability – responds effectively to changing project requirements and environments
Drive and accountability – takes ownership of tasks and shows commitment to delivery
What this means in practice
You are analytically strong and detail-focused, forming a reliable base for engagement delivery
You work well in teams, supporting seniors while developing your own capability
You balance technical work with professional behaviours (integrity, accountability, curiosity)
You are growing into a trusted contributor, not yet leading but delivering consistently
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
NoJob Posting End Date
August 31, 2026