At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals. In capital markets accounting advisory services at PwC, you will focus on providing strategic guidance on a broad range of technical accounting, financial reporting, transaction structures and capital markets topics. You will advise clients on complex accounting advisory and financial reporting issues around deals (both public and private) and other transformational business events that may impact an organisation’s value.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.
Skills
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.
Role OverviewDesignation: Senior Associate – CMAAS, DealsLocation: Bangalore, Gurugram, and KolkataIn a world where transactions are faster, more complicated and require a deeper level of sophistication, we provide unparalleled technical knowledge, specialization and industry insights, coupled with the One Firm knowledge that brings everything PwC offers to solve our clients' needs. We will introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will serve as a platform to boost your understanding of commercial and regulatory aspects – also empowering you to build collaborative networks. A career in our Acceleration Center is the natural extension of PwC's leading global delivery capabilities. We provide premium, cost-effective, high-quality services that support process quality and delivery capability for client engagements.As a Senior Associate, key responsibilities are assigned based on an evaluation of the candidate’s professional qualification, relevant experience, Microsoft skills, and a demonstrated working knowledge of financial analysis using accounting concepts that impact the business and economic environment. These could include: working as part of the CMAAS (Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Services) team in performing data-driven financial and accounting GAAP analysis and communicating with PwC network offices on project deliverables (Acquisitions/Divestitures/Capital Raising/Accounting Advisory).
Core Responsibilities (not Limited To)
- Possess strong accounting and technical knowledge with a clear understanding of US GAAP principles.
- Work in a team interpreting data and analyzing/reviewing results, transforming source data into a workable format, and visualizing data insights using Microsoft and Data Analytical tools.
- Proactively work with team leaders and members to manage a workload of multiple projects with competing priorities.
- Communicate with team leaders and PwC network offices to understand scope and expectations, and present project deliverables.
- Keep up to date with local and international business and economic issues including GAAP.
- Understand the process workflow related to work requests from initiation through completion.
- Demonstrate teamwork dynamics by working as a team member, contributing to a positive working environment, and proactively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback.
Must-have Skills
- Strong accounting and technical knowledge with a clear understanding of US GAAP principles.
- Identify key issues and carry out relevant financial analysis.
- Handle, manipulate, and analyze data and information responsibly.
- Undertake assignments with limited supervision.
- Prepare good TS reports, including review of sections compiled by other team members.
- Share and collaborate effectively with others.
- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
- Remain up to date with developments in area of specialism.
- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise, and articulate manner.
- Build and maintain an internal and external network.
- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
- Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
Good-to-have Skills
- Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills.
- Ability to execute project plans, manage multiple tasks, prioritize workloads, and manage client expectations.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet stringent deadlines.
- Strong written and spoken English language skills.
- Proficient skills in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS OneDrive/SharePoint.
- Basic/functional knowledge of tools such as Power Pivot, Power Query, Alteryx.
- Strong soft skills: interpersonal, team, and communication skills (verbal and written).
Eligibility Criteria
