Finance Accounting & Operations Senior Manager

Department:

East Market Area

Job type:

Experienced Hire

Closing date:

22-Nov-13

Reference Number:

ADSP00011
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 Managers to serve as the bridge between Financial Accounting & Operations Unit strategy implementation and management of complex engagements for our clients aimed at effective overall financial management as well as corporate performance management. This is achieved through improving companies’ transactional, process and decision support process, strategic cost management and analysis, enhancing underlying technologies, and refining finance organization designs
Roles & Responsibilities
•Develop and manage Finance, Accounting & Operations solutions while keeping abreast with technical industry issues
Engage successfully in complex and broad business issues through deep understanding of both the particular enterprise and industry specific issues
Lead projects of high complexity through projects plans, economics, monitoring and evaluating risks, budgets and delivery of projects as per required standards
Identifying and addressing client or management needs: build, maintain, and utilize networks of client or management relationships; manage resource requirements, project workflow and budgets
Ensuring engagement economics through efficient project management, billing, collection and WIP management
Lead broad range of quantitative and qualitative research, applying the full suite of both primary and secondary analytical approaches from operational benchmarking to strategic voice of the customer
Participating actively in industry thought leadership initiatives including projects with regulators and clients
Demonstrating working knowledge of risk management policies and standards and ensure engagement delivery is in accordance with those standards
Building good cross function relationships and supporting key internal roles and aiding them meet their firm objectives
Supporting leadership in building and maintaining a pipeline of competent staff in the Finance & Accounting Unit
Lead, manage, coach, develop and mentor direct reports
Strategically participate in the firm's activities 
Requirements
Education:
A good first degree and relevant post graduate qualification
Master’s degree (business/accounting/finance orientation)
CPA or ACCA or other accredited accounting qualification

Job Experience:
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Finance & Accounting consulting in a professional services environment and 2-3 years in a senior management role.
Experience outside market of operation will be an added advantage
Experience in building and maintaining strong relations with senior level clients and key industry contacts
Demonstrated experience advising organizations on improving efficiency and effectiveness in transaction processing, close and consolidation, budgeting and forecasting, and internal and external reporting
Managing teams and project management engagements in a professional business services environment in shared service and outsourcing, finance transformation, performance management, financial systems optimization, and talent management
Experience in utilizing business intelligence and performance management software tools
Experience in identifying, obtaining and processing critical data (e.g. benchmarks) to challenge the status quo through innovative thought leadership in the application of standard industry practice solutions for high performing finance functions
Experience in internal and external reporting, people and organization structures, performance management, budgeting and forecasting capabilities; cash flow optimization and the use of capital; and, building and maintaining cost-effective controls.
Experience in identifying and addressing client needs: building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement; communicating value propositions; managing resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collections; and preparing and/or coordinating complex written and verbal materials.
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading projects and diverse teams
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities

Job Knowledge Requirements:
Specialist in Financial and Accounting consulting
Demonstrable industry knowledge and expertise in at least one the following industries – Financial Services, Government Agencies, Consumer products and Telecommunication and Energy.
Working knowledge and understanding of compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls are desirable

Job Related Skills and Competencies:
Excellent Business Development skills – Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
Exceptional Presentation, Communication and Facilitation skills
Strong negotiation skills – Persuading and Influencing
Strong creativity and innovation skills
Exceptional Client Service – delivering results and meet client expectations
Ability to adapt and respond to change
Lead and Supervise teams and team activities
Decide and Initiate action to achieve key business results within area of responsibility
Excellent Relationship and Networking skills - Proven track record of dealing with senior client contacts
Understand and live the PwC values
Project Management skills - ability to manage across multiple and complex projects
Adaptable to working and engaging with multiple cultures across the PwC network and across client environment 
Additional Information
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