Job Description

Line of Service

Assurance
Industry/Sector

Not Applicable
Specialism

Assurance
Management Level

Senior Associate
& Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.




In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes the auditor's opinion.
Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.


Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:


• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Job Title

Finance and Accounting Managed Services Senior Associate





Job Summary

The Finance and Accounting Managed Services team within PwC Assurance creates the future of finance for our clients through accounting managed services by bringing exceptional people, creating leading practice accounting processes and using innovative technology. In your role you will have the opportunity to work with and lead highly skilled professionals and use various technology tools to create positive and lasting change as we transform client's corporate accounting groups, together.


Meaningful work you'll be part of

As a Finance and Accounting Managed Services Senior Associate you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:


• Identifying process improvement opportunities and coordinating with teams across PwC and the client to streamline the tasks through process improvements.
• With support of the PwC team, use PwC and other technologies to streamline otherwise manual or high volume corporate accounting activities, such as management reporting, consolidations, lease management and accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, complex reconciliations, etc.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and journal entry process including accounting testing.
• Preparing and/or reviewing financial (management) reports.
• Preparing financial statements with notes in accordance with accounting standards (e.g. IFRS, US GAAP).
• Supervising and coaching junior team members and reviewing their daily work.
• Researching accounting standards and preparing memos.
• Develop and monitor clients processes and control environment.
• Performing other corporate accounting cycle functions as needed.
• Liaising with external auditors and other key stakeholders.



Experiences and Skills you'll use to solve

• Experience with identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• 3+ years experience working with a corporate accounting and/or financial reporting team, or similar experience with a professional services firm.
• Experience in using technology to streamline accounting and finance function processes is preferred.
• A professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) is mandatory; Alternatively, a candidate with a proven history of success in accounting functions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to use advanced formulas to analyze and summarize data.
• Proficiency with the full suite of Microsoft Office 365 is an asset.
• Experience with outsourcing accounting functions is an asset.
• Flexibility, adaptability, speed, and the ability to handle ambiguity.
• Effectively multitask and prioritize workload across multiple projects and with different stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills.
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

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying with Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit {+ 24 more}
Desired Languages •(If blank, desired languages not specified)•

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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