Capital Markets Financial Track Record Senior Associate

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Capital Markets advises companies on important deals such as initial public offerings ("IPOs") and significant acquisitions/mergers or divestments. As part of the assurance we provide in connection with these transactions, we provide public opinions on the Historical Financial Information ("HFI") published within the circulars and prospectuses, as well as other opinions and comfort letters on the other financial information in these documents. We are specialists in the UK and US capital market regimes and also provide assurance and advice in connection with the financial reporting aspects of these deals, including financial projections, financial reporting procedures and offering documents.

We are building a team within Capital Markets to deliver our work on HFI, recognising the accounting and auditing expertise required to deliver these opinions to a high quality and the need to have a designated team to deploy at short notice in a deals environment. We are therefore looking for people to join our team who have recent knowledge of PwC audit methodology and a strong IFRS accounting background.

PwC is the market leader in providing assurance on these transactions. We provide services that our clients and their other advisers depend on. It's both a responsibility and a privilege to guide our clients through moments that matter deeply to them. Our breadth of clients in an ever-changing market means we need to be agile - responding when we need to, in a way that really makes a difference. We are looking for people with the interpersonal skills needed to develop trusted relationships with clients and work alongside them to help solve their issues. We apply the professionally skeptical mindset you will have learnt as an auditor in a deals context.

Our Capital Markets team works on some of the highest profile best deals in the market. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and the importance we place on wellbeing and development. This is underpinned by a blend of home/office working. We are a supportive and collaborative team, and empower and trust our people to work independently but with coaching and guidance as needed. Consultation is a core part of our culture and our partners and directors work closely with more junior team members to share knowledge and experiences.

We support an inclusive culture by acknowledging the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings to the table, with our team representing a number of different backgrounds and cultures. Many of our team are working parents.

The role

A career within Capital Markets will provide you with the opportunity to work on a variety of different types of transactions with high profile clients across a range of industries. As a senior associate, your responsibilities will include:

• Working in teams on a variety of engagements;
• Collaborating in teams with other parts of PwC as part of a larger project environment;
• Completing a variety of areas of review of previous audits (which may have been performed by other audit firms) and perform audit work which includes an independent risk assessment, the identification of issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions;
• Interacting with client management and exposure to business owners to assure the historical track record information in transactions;
• Developing internal and external networks, and developing a business development mindset to drive the growth of our business

Essential skills and experience

• Chartered / certified accountant. Professional qualifications: ACCA (UK awarded), ICAEW ACA, ICAS CA or CAI ACA.ACA/ICAS qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong English language skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good understanding of PwC audit methodology
• Experience of IFRS and international standards on auditing;
• Track record of performing high quality work and exhibiting close attention to detail, whilst assimilating information quickly and dealing with ambiguity in a time sensitive environment
• Good project management and organisational skills, ability to adapt and be flexible into a changing work environment with and evolving demands
• The drive and agility to work across a range of areas
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, including sharing knowledge and collaborating with others, as well as contributing to a positive team spirit
• Commitment to continued personal development