Fsip Senior Associate At Pricewaterhousecoopers (pwc)

As a Senior Associate, 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:

• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
• Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
• Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, mentor, coach and evaluate engagement teams on financial audits of financial services companies using International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
• Lead accounting Advisory and other Assurance Engagements.
• Serve as effective liaison and representative between the firm and the client.
• Work harmoniously and productively within a team; providing necessary supports to superior and motivate less experienced team members to deliver their work in the most efficient and effective manner.
• Exercise sound judgment by making decisions throughout the engagement, including assessment of engagement risks, design and selection of audit procedures necessary to arrive at a desired level of assurance, and evaluation of documentation and audit evidence received.
• Preparation and 1st level review of complex consolidated IFRS financial statements.
• Work with partners and engagement managers regarding project management, including scheduling, staffing, and the engagement budget.
• Proactively interact with key client's management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Assist with business development activities, such as proposals, conferences, and/or other thought leadership materials.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor towards duties and responsibilities, particularly with regard to independence, professional ethics, and the exercise of professional judgment.

Preferred Skills

• ACA/ACCA qualification (or equivalent)
• Must be working or have worked in a consulting/Audit firm - with 4 - 5 years professional experience in external audit of organizations in the financial services.
• Have deep technical knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant International Financial Reporting Standards
• Demonstrate an understanding of regulatory pronouncements that are applicable to Financial services.
• Focused and initiative driven (required to maximize growth potential)
• A passion for delivering an exceptional client service
• A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients
• Effective communication skills when working at all levels
• Possess the ability and maturity to resolve conflicts on engagements
• A demonstrated ability to take responsibility, work autonomously and use initiative, especially when working to tight deadlines
• Ability to perform and deliver on multiple commitments concurrently with ease and professionalism.
• Strong Team player
• Ability to delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities and coach to help deliver results
• Ability to develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in the business area.
• Ability to review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy, and relevance