Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Risk Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary Grade: Senior Associate 2 Location(s): London ML, Edinburgh, Manchester Required qualifications: Must possess an ACA qualification (or an international equivalent) Closing date : 13 December 4pm About the role We are looking for people who are interested in learning about the services we provide and are self-starting, agile and thrive on bringing previous experience to new and diverse challenges. They are happy to work as individuals or as part of multi-disciplinary teams to provide hands-on support to our clients in the Financial Services area around accounting advisory, governance risk and controls as well as critical business change. These client facing services can be in the form of consulting advice, implementation support or review and recommend reports. Within FCC we have a number of different sub propositions that you will work across. What we do: Support our clients with financial risk and controls programmes, including process and controls design, transformation and optimisation, so they achieve their broader business objectives safely (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOx) and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework implementation or enhancement, controls optimisation, etc.). Support our clients with the delivery of their finance change and transformation programme and any change programme driven by organisational change, new reporting standards or the need to improve their financial reporting function (e.g. implementation of new accounting standards, GAAP conversions, Long Duration Targeted Improvements (LDTIs), reporting rationalisation projects, etc). Key Responsibilities If you’re successful you’ll undertake work which includes: Delivering client facing internal control and finance transformation projects, engaging with client stakeholders on a day to day basis and preparing high quality deliverables Working in teams to deliver engagements, including monitoring engagement progress and budget Acting as a financial controls / SOx / ICFR subject matter expert for clients and internal stakeholders on projects Liaising with other PwC specialists (e.g. Risk Modelling, Regulation and IT specialists) to provide an integrated service to our clients Developing and managing relationships with key client stakeholders Playing a role in managing engagement commercials and economics Identifying and developing new client opportunities, and supporting on proposals and bids Developing junior team members through effective coaching and supervision Creating a positive and inclusive team environment Who we’re looking for An ambitious and enthusiastic member of the team, with the ability to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds at any level or grade. We are looking for someone who is keen to learn, who can think on their feet, and apply their knowledge in a fast moving working environment. You will receive appropriate training and coaching for the engagements that you will undertake. The role will provide you with experience of working with Financial Services clients, where you can demonstrate your understanding of finance, accounting and financial controls. For the right individual, the role provides an outstanding opportunity to progress, develop and be rewarded for achievement as part of a successful and growing part of the PwC business. Essential Skills Must possess an ACA qualification (or an international equivalent) Technical experience and practical knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and/or US GAAP, and an interest in developing this knowledge further (e.g. audit or financial reporting experience) A strong understanding of SOx compliance requirements and financial controls best practice, (e.g. as part of designing, implementing or testing controls in an audit or non-audit capacity) Possession of strong team working and leadership skills, including the ability to work as a team and under your own initiative A willingness to learn new skills and help develop and innovate new client propositions Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients at all levels Strong oral and written communication skills (e.g. running walkthroughs, report writing) Preferred Skills Demonstrable experience of working on multiple projects, managing your time effectively to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines; Technical financial services knowledge, including an understanding of the Insurance, Asset Management and Banking industries Commercial acumen and an interest in how complex organisations operate; and Strong analytical, logic and problem-solving 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 Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date December 13, 2024