FS BRC - Finance Change and Controls
- Employer
- PwC
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 4 Oct 2024
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- Sector
- Accounting - practice
- Salary band
- Competitive
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Where will they be working
- Hybrid - mostly office
Job Details
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 your days will look like:
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
- 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).
This role is for you if you are:
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.
- Must possess a chartered or certified accountancy qualification (ACA or 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
- 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
What you'll receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
Company
Our values define how we do things. And our purpose is why we exist - now more than ever - to build trust in society and solve important problems for our clients and our communities. In a world we no longer recognise, we need to rely on the strength and agility of our people to help us to navigate these uncertain times.
We're committed to ensuring that care and our people's wellbeing remains central to our culture. While we may not know what’s ahead, we can do all we can to help shape the future. As we continue to navigate this unprecedented time, it’s important that we support our people, to help them take care of themselves and to ensure the right support is available when it’s needed.
For now, we ask you to join our talent network and stay in touch with what’s happening in real time, including new possibilities as they arise. Visit our website for more information on how we’re responding to this pandemic and what changes we’re making to our recruitment process.
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PwC
Opportunities are at the heart of a career with us. Opportunities for you to sharpen your skills, collaborate with experts, build lasting relationships and make an impact in a place where people, quality and value mean everything.
Our offer to you...
· Be part of the world’s leading professional services network and enjoy the benefits that come with that.
· Meet and collaborate with highly talented people from diverse backgrounds, developing new ways of thinking, creating value for you, for PwC and for our clients.
· Work in a challenging and stimulating environment where you’ll be inspired to reach your full potential.
· Identify and develop your skills, build on your existing strengths and discover new ones you didn’t know you had. Watch your expertise and influence grow with us.
The PwC deal
No matter which area of the business you choose to join, all offer the same deal. The opportunity to grow as an individual, to meet new people, and build lasting relationships that will stay with you for life. All whilst making an impact in a place where people, quality, and value, mean everything. Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a personally tailored benefits package.
What you need to bring to us
Your intellect, willingness to learn, ability to build relationships, put yourself in others’ shoes, while always making a positive impact with our clients and each other.
The skills, insights and connections you develop at PwC are career defining wherever your career may take you. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime. Take it.
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