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Reward Consultant

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PwC

Nov 1, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Accounting & Tax
  • Johannesburg

Requirements

  • Professional accountants with post-graduate studies majoring in any of the below:
  • Management Accounting: NQF Level 8 e.g. BCom Honours Degree
  • Financial Accounting: NQF Level 8 major e.g. BCom / Accounting Honours Degree
  • Tax Accounting: NQF Level 8 major ing in Taxation e.g. BCom Honours Degree
  • Preferred professional accreditations:
  • SAICA registered Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
  • CIMA / CGMA registered Management Accountant (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants / Chartered Global Management Accountant)
  • SAIT registered Tax Advisor (TA(SA))
  • SAIPA registered South African Professional Accountant
  • Experience required:
  • Successful candidate must have successfully completed a 3-year structured traineeship aimed towards a SAICA, CIMA, SAIT or SAIPA accreditation, at a reputable firm.
  • Skill sets required:
  • Ability to provide solutions to business problems – logic analytical thinking.
  • Strong analytical and logical thinking ability
  • Strong numerical skills
  • Technical research skills
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Ability to prioritise, multitask and work under pressure.
  • Organisation and time management skills.
  • Ability to work to deadlines.
  • Pays attention to detail.
  • Role related attributes
  • Results oriented with leadership qualities.
  • Self starter, confident.
  • Lateral thinker.
  • Self motivated.
  • Takes initiative and responsibility for personal development and updated technical knowledge.
  • Positive attitude
  • Independence requirements to be taken into consideration:
  • Standard PwC risk management restrictions apply.
  • Industry experience required:
  • Relevant knowledge of, and experience in dealing with executive and non-executive reward structures will be advantageous.
  • Travel Requirements Up to 20%
  • Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No
  • Job Posting End Date November 10, 2024

Responsibilities

  • Collecting and analysing remuneration data for PwC’s internal remuneration database;
  • Performing executive and non-executive director benchmarking and assistance in determining an appropriate comparator group;
  • Conducting critical reviews of client’s remuneration practices, and drafting papers including review outcomes and recommendations for new structures to clients (both executive management and remuneration committees);
  • Drafting of market practice papers on various elements of remuneration
  • Performing indicative financial modelling for variable incentive schemes to assist clients in understanding the cost versus benefit implications thereof;
  • Performing various wage gap analysis to assist clients with their fair pay analysis
  • Assistance with the so-called single figure remuneration reporting;
  • An awareness of topical issues surrounding executive reward, both globally and locally, and the preparation of communication material to remuneration committees regarding this information, as well as providing ongoing advice;
  • Managing client relationships (under the supervision of more senior staff);
  • Project managing client engagements;
  • Responsibility for risk management procedures and managing costs/fees;
  • Attending client meetings;
  • Assisting with the preparation of client publications;

FAQs

What is the management level for the Reward Consultant position?

The management level for the Reward Consultant position is Senior Associate.

What are the main responsibilities of a Reward Consultant at PwC?

The main responsibilities include collecting and analyzing remuneration data, conducting benchmarking, reviewing client's remuneration practices, drafting market practice papers, performing financial modeling, and managing client relationships.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A professional accountant with post-graduate studies in Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, or Tax Accounting at NQF Level 8 is required.

Is a specific professional accreditation preferred for this role?

Yes, preferred professional accreditations include CA(SA), CIMA/CGMA, TA(SA), or SAIPA registration.

What type of experience is required for this role?

Candidates must have successfully completed a 3-year structured traineeship aimed towards a SAICA, CIMA, SAIT, or SAIPA accreditation at a reputable firm.

Will there be opportunities for client engagement?

Yes, the role involves managing client relationships and attending client meetings.

What skills are essential for a Reward Consultant?

Essential skills include strong analytical and logical thinking, excellent communication and writing skills, numerical skills, time management, and attention to detail.

What attributes are valued for this position?

Attributes valued for this position include being results-oriented, a self-starter, a lateral thinker, self-motivated, and having a positive attitude.

What is the travel requirement for this position?

The travel requirement for this position is up to 20%.

Is work visa sponsorship available for this position?

No, work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Accounting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1998
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is one of the Big 4 accounting firms and a leading professional services organisation. PwC offers a broad range of services, including audit and assurance, tax consulting, advisory, and legal services. They work with clients across various industries, from multinational corporations to startups, providing insights, expertise, and solutions to help them address complex challenges and achieve their goals. PwC's ultimate mission is to build trust in society and solve important problems. They strive to enhance transparency, integrity, and accountability in financial reporting, while also supporting sustainable business practices and societal advancement. PwC's purpose is to contribute to creating trust and value for their clients, people, and wider stakeholders, driving confidence and fostering innovation in a rapidly changing world.

Culture & Values

  • Act with integrity

    Speak up for what is right, especially when it feels difficult. Expect and deliver the highest quality outcomes. Make decisions and act as if our personal reputations were at stake.

  • Make a difference

    Stay informed and ask questions about the future of the world we live in. Create impact with our colleagues, our clients and society through our actions. Respond with agility to the ever changing environment in which we operate.

  • Care

    Make the effort to understand every individual and what matters to them. Recognise the value that each person contributes. Support others to grow and work in the ways that bring out their best.

  • Work together

    Collaborate and share relationships, ideas and knowledge beyond boundaries. Seek and integrate a diverse range of perspectives, people and ideas. Give and ask for feedback to improve ourselves and others.

  • Reimagine the possible

    Dare to challenge the status quo and try new things. Innovate, test and learn from failure. Have an open mind to the possibilities in every idea.