Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in finance focus on managing financial records, analysing data, and assisting in compliance with accounting standards. An Associate in Finance will play a crucial role in providing accurate financial information and insights to support decision-making.

The Finance Associate is responsible for supporting the overall financial operations of the firm through efficient management of staff claims and advances, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, banking administration, and financial record-keeping. The role ensures compliance with internal policies, maintains the integrity of financial data, and supports effective cash flow management while delivering high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Staff Claims Administration;

• Process staff claims submitted through Oracle and ensure all claims are appropriately vouched and approved before review.

• Coordinate approval processes with designated payment approvers.

• Liaise with Finance Administration to ensure timely communication of payment notifications.

• Monitor and maintain staff claims aging reports.

• Investigate and resolve outstanding claims, particularly items exceeding 30 days.

2. Staff Advances Management;

• Process approved staff advance requests in Oracle.

• Monitor compliance with the firm's staff advance policy.

• Generate and maintain staff advance aging reports.

• Follow up with staff members on overdue advances and policy non-compliance.

3. Expense Management;

• Review, vouch, and approve employee expense reports in Oracle.

• Ensure supporting documentation is complete and compliant with policy requirements.

• Maintain accurate records of approved expenses.

4. Accounts Receivable and Collections;

• Update and reconcile daily collections received via EFT and other payment channels.

• Record collections processed through PwC Africa platforms according to established schedules.

• Maintain accurate records of withholding tax certificates and distribute them to relevant stakeholders.

• Circulate daily collections performance reports against Line of Service targets.

• Investigate and escalate collection discrepancies to relevant support teams.

• Provide debtor statements and customer account information upon request.

• Follow up on unidentified receipts and ensure timely allocation.

• Process approved bad debt write-offs in accordance with firm policy.

5. Cash Management and Treasury Support;

• Prepare and update daily cash position reports reflecting expected inflows and outflows.

• Support cash flow forecasting activities.

• Circulate daily cash position updates to Partners and relevant stakeholders.

• Assist in monitoring liquidity requirements and banking balances.

6. Accounts Payable Administration;

• Review and code payment requisitions in accordance with firm guidelines.

• Process approved payment requests through the Procure-to-Pay process.

• Validate payment requests and supporting documentation before submission.

• Process ledger entries and payment batches accurately and timely.

• Escalate payment processing issues and exception items to the relevant teams.

• Prepare electronic payment batches through approved banking platforms, including Straight2Bank

7. Banking and Agency Services;

• Facilitate bank-related activities on behalf of the firm.

• Process bank guarantee, bid bond, and performance bond applications.

• Deliver and collect banking documents as required.

• Coordinate with financial institutions to resolve banking-related matters.

• Handle official correspondence requiring physical submission to banks.

8. Bid Bonds and Guarantees Administration;

• Complete and submit all required documentation for bond and guarantee requests.

• Obtain internal approvals and authorizations.

• Track applications and follow up with banks to ensure timely processing.

• Escalate delays and technical issues where necessary.

9. Records Management and Compliance;

• Maintain accurate filing and archiving of financial records and supporting documents.

• Retrieve archived documents as required.

• Ensure all documentation complies with audit and record retention requirements.

10. General Support and Continuous Improvement;

• Support finance process improvement initiatives.

• Assist with internal and external audit requests.

• Participate in finance projects and operational activities as assigned.

• Undertake any other duties reasonably assigned by Finance Management.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Professional Qualifications: ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, or equivalent professional qualification. Part Qualified or Completed preferred.

Experience: 2-4 years experience in Finance, Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or General Accounting. Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle is an advantage. Experience in financial services or professional services environments will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies: Financial Accounting, Treasury and Cash Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Financial Reconciliations, Data Analysis and Reporting, ERP Systems, Microsoft Excel and Office Applications.

Behavioural Competencies: Attention to Detail, Integrity and Confidentiality, Strong Analytical Skills, Effective Communication, Stakeholder Management, Time Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork and Collaboration.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Advisory, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Accounting Practices, Account Reconciliation, Active Listening, Communication, Credit Control, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Policy, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Preparation, Financial Transactions, General Ledger Accounting, General Ledger Maintenance, Inclusion {+ 6 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

August 20, 2026