Overview
Valuations Senior Associate 2 Jobs in Johannesburg at PwC
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
Under the supervision of the senior team, p rovide valuation advisory services to corporate and audit clients respectively, for businesses across a range of sectors and geographies.
With the supervision, assistance and guidance of the managers, directors and partners , and working as a member of the team assisted with :
Conduct ing financial statement analysis on subject entities and understand items such as the key performance indicators, capital expenditure assumptions, working capital and non-cash items.
Analys ing the balance sheet of a business for use in determining operating and non-operating items for use in analysis.
Prepar ing valuations using the income approach, market approach and net asset value approach.
Prepar ing and/or review ing the cost of capital (WACC or cost of equity) for use in valuations as appropriate .
Compar ing and contrast ing valuations of the client (equity value and/or enterprise value) to the PwC valuation model.
Conduct ing industry and macroeconomic analysis in order to determine industry drivers and value-add for use in client deliverables.
Conduct ing peer group analysis for use in calculating the cost of capital and the market comparable approach and market transaction approach.
Determin ing and provid ing rationale for appropriate discounts (such as marketability or minority) and premiums (such as size and control) for use in analysis.
Assist ing the associate directors and partners in their business development endeavours by providing input to proposals, project budgeting and risk management.
Analys ing the current financial position, key drivers of value of businesses across a range of sectors and geographies.
Considering the reasonability of client forecast assumptions.
Work alongside other PwC teams, including specialist lines of service and sector experts.
Preparation of presentations, reports and memorandums for clients.
Role Summary:
PwC Deals is a leading Corporate Finance, Valuations and Transaction Services advisory business in South Africa and 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 team
Qualifications /
Certifications required:
CA (SA) would be advantageous
CFA or studying towards CFA would be advantageous
Experience required:
Some prior valuations experience preferential
Responsibilities of role:
Applicants must display the following competencies:
Good interpersonal and client relationship skills;
An interest in and knowledge of the financial markets;
Problem solving capabilities;
Negotiations skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the
ability to write succinct, well-structured reports and client communications;
Excellent financial modelling skills;
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 of the priorities to meet targets and objectives ;
Ability to run independently with projects or tasks when necessary;
Seek learning opportunities and is prepared for a steep learning curve;
Thrive in an unstructured environment where each day is different;
Project and client management skills;
A highly motivated, confident individual with presence;
Highly rated with good academic credentials; and
Team player, who works effectively under pressure and can deliver quality outputs under tight deadlines.
Skill sets required :
The successful candidate will have a support role to play in the team across a broad range of business and other valuations for:
acquisitions,
disposals,
tax and regulatory compliance purposes,
financial reporting and audit assistance purposes.
The candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of clients, from global multinationals through to entrepreneurial, owner managed businesses, covering both domestic and cross border work
Strong financial and analytical skills are critical;
R ole related attributes:
A high level of agility in a demanding, fast-moving environment is important;
The candidate needs to have good time and project management skills; and
Must be able to effectively communicate with a broad range of stakeholders. Strong project management skills will be considered fundamental together
with sound commercial and business acumen. The role requires:
Good interpersonal and client relationship skills;
Leadership skills and a pro-active approach;
An interest in and knowledge of the financial markets;
Problem solving capabilities;
A desire to build on commercial and industry knowledge;
Negotiation skills;
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 of the priorities to meet targets and objectives ;
Ability to run independently with projects where appropriate ;
Financial modelling skills;
Excellent report writing skills
Project and client management skills;
Conflict management skills;
A highly motivated, confident individual with presence;
Highly rated with good academic credentials and good employment performance ratings; and
A proactive and dynamic team player, who works effectively under pressure.
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Job Posting End Date
June 15, 2025
Title: Valuations Senior Associate 2
Company: PwC
Location: Johannesburg
