PwC recruiting Finance Accounting & Operations Senior Consultant

Nigeria - Finance Accounting & Operations Senior Consultant

Department:

West Market Area

Job type:

Experienced Hire

Closing date:

22-Nov-13

Location:

Lagos

Reference Number:

ADSP00065

The Company

PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services

We are looking for Senior Consultants to deliver Finance Accounting & Operations assignments for our clients aimed at effective overall financial management as well as corporate performance management. This is achieved through supporting and delivery of activities aimed at improving companies’ transactional, process and decision support process, strategic cost management and analysis, enhancing underlying technologies, and refining finance organization designs

Roles & Responsibilities

•Delivery of Finance, Accounting & Operations projects of high complexity through projects plans, economics, monitoring and evaluating risks, budgets and delivery of projects as per required standards
•Support Finance, Accounting & Operations team in business development through active identification of leads, conversions of leads to expressions of interest, proposals and engagements
•Identifying and applying appropriate costing techniques to a range of situations
•Understanding the finance and broader business strategy of clients
•Design and undertake evaluation and impact studies which look to identify and measure the actual or expected impacts of programmes
•Coach, develop and mentor direct reports
•Participate in the firm's activities 

Requirements

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
First Degree in relevant field
CPA or ACCA (finalists) or other accredited accounting qualification


Job Experience:
Over 3 years’ experience in a consulting firm or similar role
Experience in reviewing of financial and cost management systems
Financial analysis and modelling
Budget formulation, execution, accounting and financial reporting
Experience delivery of projects in shared service and outsourcing, finance transformation, performance management and financial systems optimization
Experience in building and maintaining relations with senior level clients and management
Experience handling and leading projects and diverse teams



Job Knowledge Requirements:
Demonstrates knowledge of one of the following industries – Financial Services, Government Agencies, and Consumer products, Telecommunication, Energy and Mining.
Working knowledge and understanding of compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls are desirable



Job Related Skills and Competencies:
Flexibility in your approach to meeting goals as part of a team
Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and senior clients
A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships
A proactive approach to problem solving, delivering results and meet client expectations
Strong computer and IT User skills and technical depth
Project management skills – ability to manage across multiple and complex projects
Ability to multi-task simultaneous client engagements
Excellent written and oral communication skills (presentation & facilitation)
Demonstrable creativity and innovation
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities

Additional Information

If you are confident that you fit the person and job profile and you are keen on growing your career, click on the link below to apply.

Shortlisting will begin immediately your application is received  apply at

http://www.pwc.globalcareercompany.com/current-opportunities/