Assurance - Financial Markets - Accounting Advisory - Senior Associate

You will play an integral role in accounting advisory services provided to PwC clients 

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Demonstrates a thorough level of knowledge and/or proven record of success advising multinational, publicly-traded companies and private firms on a broad range of complex transactions involving technical accounting, financial reporting, operational policies, processes and procedures, preferably for a global network of professional services firms, with emphasis in the following areas:  

• financial instruments hedging, treasury and derivatives accounting, embedded derivatives.

• complex transactions in new and established products through an understanding of complex and/or new accounting and tax standards.

• evaluation of valuation estimates for financial and tax reporting.

• financial services and treasury-related industry challenges and insights to help clients navigate change within their organizations and seize opportunities. 

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge accounting and financial reporting under US GAAP and/or IFRS. 

• Demonstrate knowledge on auditing procedures with a focus on testing methods used during auditing procedures .

• Review of treasury operations .

• Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or proven record of success in financial reporting processes and technical accounting, preferably for a global network of professional services firms, including the following areas: performing analyses, research, and documenting complex and emerging accounting, regulatory and financial reporting topics; and, writing, communicating, facilitating, and presenting cogently; to and/or for all levels of industry audiences, clients and internal staff and management. 

• Demonstrates a thorough level of abilities with, and/or proven success as both an individual contributor and team member, identifying and addressing client needs: actively participating in client discussions and meetings; communicating a broad range of Firm services; and, managing engagements, including preparing concise, accurate documents and maintaining project economics while maintaining flexibility for unanticipated issues. 

Education & Experience 
 

• Bachelor’s in finance/Accounting/Economics with focus on valuation methods / CA, CFA, CPA or a Master’s degree in Finance will be preferred .

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting advisory related work experience.

• Ability to comprehend the various rules and terms in the governing documents.

• Proficient in MS Excel; Knowledge of or interested in learning VBA and Python.

• Experience of building and maintaining client relationships.

• Experience in mentoring staff and/or managing a small team.  

• Ability to coordinate internal teams and tasks across a variety of functions.

• Playing a role in discussions, proactively asking questions and share an informed point of view.

Personal competencies 
 

• Strong accounting, hedging and analytical skills. 

• Strong communication skills along with fluency in English.

• Strong intellectual curiosity and a fast learner.

• Demonstrated capability of working effectively with 3rd parties, including managing the process/ timetable of deliverables and providing feedback etc.

• Strong team player, demonstrated capability of working closely with team members and delivering quality work under tight schedule.

• Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations.