Assurance - Financial Markets - Accounting Advisory - Manager

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career within Financial Markets Business Advisory services, will provide you with the opportunity to contribute to a variety of audit, regulatory, valuation, and financial analyses services to design solutions that address our clients’ complex accounting and financial reporting challenges, as well as their broader business issues.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Job Description

Main purpose of the job and key background information

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:

o financial instruments hedging, treasury and derivatives accounting, embedded derivatives;

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

o evaluation of valuation estimates for financial and tax reporting; and

o 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

● Qualified CA, CFA, CPA or a Master’s degree in Finance;

● Minimum of 3-6 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.

Requirements

These should include essential & desirable requirements such as:

● Bachelor’s in finance/Accounting/Economics with focus on valuation methods (B. Com) along with following certifications:

● CA

● CFA (US)

● Work Experience ranges as below: - 3-6 years

● Work Experience from following organizations: - Big 4’s – similar experience- Financial Services Companies / Investment Banks/Credit Rating Agencies specifically in controllership profiles

● Advanced knowledge on Microsoft Office especially Excel

● Good understanding of corporate financial statements and various types of securities

● Proficient written and verbal English communication skills

● Commitment to continuous training and to proactively learn new processes

● Demonstrated self-motivation and a desire to take

responsibility for personal growth and development.

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

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

April 29, 2025