Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We're a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

The Corporate Reporting Services practice is made up of specialists who analyse accounting standards, interpret and take positions on complex issues, answer technical questions by interpreting standards and developing our influence in the market. You will be a core member of this team and will add value to our clients by providing advisory to further enhance the quality of our clients accounting outcomes.

We are seeking a Senior Manager with over 12 years of experience in the Corporate Reporting Services group, with expertise in the financial services sector, and a specialization on financial instruments (IFRS 9) and/or insurance accounting (IFRS 17).

The successful candidate will lead strategic initiatives in the team, provide technical guidance on complex accounting matters with a specialization on financial services clients and contribute to development of thought leadership on accounting topics relevant to PwC's clients.

Key Responsibilities

Help our clients and engagement teams understand accounting and financial reporting complexities, through expert guidance and advice. The incumbent should have strong technical accounting standards background on the financial services sector, with deep knowledge on financial instruments (IFRS 9) and/or insurance accounting (IFRS 17)
Coordinate and chair a regional working group with other PwC network firms on internal projects
Perform financial statement reviews, including capital market transactions and coach the engagement team through the process.
Plan, design and deliver training and presentations both within PwC and outside of PwC
Building networks and meaningful connections within our Global technical team to stay abreast of issues impacting the industry, clients and engagement teams.
Contribute thought-leadership and publications for both internal and external use
Participate in various global working groups meetings to contribute views on accounting issues
Contribute to response letters to standard setters/regulators on accounting topics
Collaborate and work closely with other lines of services and industry groups
Manage projects where required, for example, AI transformation and innovation
Advise clients on complex accounting and regulatory issues, ensuring compliance and best practices.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators and industry bodies.
Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Requirements

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA).
Minimum 12 years of experience in accounting advisory, corporate reporting, audit or related fields.
Deep knowledge of IFRS standards, particularly IFRS 9 and/or IFRS 17.
Skilled in advising on and dealing with the practical application of financial instruments and/ or insurance standards, and hold an understanding of how to quickly absorb technical information, identify and translate this into the commercial implications for clients and engagement teams.
Proven experience in financial instruments and financial services sector.
Strong leadership and project management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Experience coordinating regional or global working groups.
Ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

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

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Auditing, Auditing Standards, Audit Internal Controls, Audit Preparation, Audit Reporting, Audit Risk Assessments, Audit Support, Business Process Improvement, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy + 34 more

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

Senior Manager - Corporate Reporting Services (Financial Services)