PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria has been operating in Nigeria since 1953 through its predecessor firms of Coopers & Lybrand and Price Waterhouse. We're one of the leading professional services firms in the country with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, over 1000 staff and 31 resident partners.
Job Summary
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 tosuperior 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 withregard 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.