Job Description

Management Level

Associate

& Summary

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

Those in independence, ethics and business conduct at PwC facilitates adherence to ethical standards and promote a culture of integrity within the organisation. Working in this area, you will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

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.

About PwC SATIC and the role

PwC’s South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) provides critical support to global PwC teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and upholding the highest standards of ethics and independence. As a Corporate Independence and Ethics & Business Conduct Analyst (Associate Level), you will play a vital role in safeguarding the firm’s reputation by supporting engagement teams, reviewing compliance

documentation, and contributing to risk mitigation across three key sub-processes: SEC Performance, JBR and PCAOB Performance

This role is central to PwC’s independence and compliance processes, with responsibilities spanning core areas:

· SEC Performance: Conducting first-cut reviews of engagement letters to secure Authorization of Service (AFS), ensuring all proposed services comply with Independence (NRMP 21) and SEC rules. You will detect and address impermissible services, provide guidance to engagement teams, and help mitigate regulatory and reputational risks.

· JBR and PCAOB Performance: Supporting the review and clearance of independence queries under Joint Business Relationships (JBR) and PCAOB rules, including PCAOB Rule 3526. You will assess business relationships, confirm compliance, and recommend safeguards or escalate issues as needed.

Qualifications /Certifications required:

· Tertiary education in Business, Law, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field · Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (SEC, PCAOB, NRMP 21) is advantageous

· Willingness to undertake compliance and ethics training as required

Experience required:

· Experience in compliance, risk management, audit, or regulatory review roles is advantageous

· Exposure to reviewing contracts, engagement letters, or compliance documentation

· Experience working in a professional services or multinational environment is a plus

Responsibilities of role:

SEC Performance:

· Conduct first-cut reviews of engagement letters to secure Authorization of Service (AFS), ensuring compliance with Independence (NRMP 21) and SEC rules

· Detect and address impermissible services, providing guidance to engagement teams on compliance requirements

· Manage the EMEA/UK queue for AFS allocation, including preliminary assessments and clarifying scope with engagement teams

· Determine whether AFS requires review by an Independence specialist or analyst

JBR and PCAOB Performance:

· Support JBR and PCAOB specialists in reviewing and clearing independence queries

· Review declared relationships for PCAOB audits, ensuring compliance with Rule 3526 and escalating issues as needed

· Assess Joint Business Relationships for independence risks and recommend appropriate safeguards

Desirable skill sets include:

· Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

· Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements · Effective stakeholder engagement and advisory skills

· Excellent organizational and time management abilities

· Proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation

· Experience with compliance reporting and data management tools

· Collaborative mindset and ability to work across teams and geographies

Role related attributes:

· High level of integrity and professionalism

· Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

· Strong sense of accountability and transparency

· Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

· Effective communicator, able to provide clear advice and escalate issues appropriately

· Adaptable and open to process improvements and policy changes

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

May 30, 2026