About this role
Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Assurance Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals.
In capital markets accounting advisory services at PwC, you will focus on providing strategic guidance on a broad range of technical accounting, financial reporting, transaction structures and capital markets topics. You will advise clients on complex accounting advisory and financial reporting issues around deals (both public and private) and other transformational business events that may impact an organisation’s value.
*Why PWC At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us. At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "
Job Summary: (Please include a couple of lines on the firm and LoS) About Assurance services: The Firm's Assurance Services provides assurance on the financial performance and operations of a client’s business, helps businesses improve external financial reporting and adapt to new regulatory requirements as per state laws/international standards. The Assurance group can also help organizations report externally on non-financial information, strengthen its corporate governance procedures, and achieve social and economic goals related to corporate sustainability. Financial audits provide an independent opinion on a company's financial report and are a critical element in the capital markets system. Capital Market and Accounting Advisory Services is a dedicated global team of professionals that provides high-value advisory services under IFRS, US GAAP and Indian GAAP along with capital markets services.
Responsibilities (essential functions and responsibilities of the job): • Responsible to work as point of contact for us in fund accounting space • Involve in marketing of our fund accounting service line • Should be a thought leader who could work with cross-functional teams within the firm and socialize the offering • Be overall responsible for deliverables on account of fund accounting processes for clients in India • Co-ordinate, support and assist client’s fund accounting and finance & accounting team during statutory and tax audits • Should have been aware of different methodologies and concepts associated with fund accounting • Strong understanding of business requirements analysis and process modelling in fund accounting • Part of business effort estimation and provide presales & solutions support • Prepare business case for investments to be made • Participate in exploring solutions for problems / process bottlenecks and harmonization process • Actively contributes to change management implementation initiatives in fund accounting space • Should deliver client presentations, • Actively participate in continuous improvement and innovation 2 of 3 Education and Experience: Essential: • Qualified CA or CFA with 3 - 6 years’ post qualification experience, primarily in Fund Accounting • Extensive knowledge about fund accounting and strong user experience in at least one of the software – MFund Plus, Multifonds, SimCorp Dimension, Investran, Wealth Spectrum or local Fund Accounting software (e.g., Hexagon) etc. • Candidates with knowledge of MS Excel based templates that are used in Fund Accounting would be preferred (apart from having knowledge in fund accounting software) • Strong in MIS reporting and proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge; • Diligent • Go getter- ready to work with new fund set-ups and be responsible for setting Fund Accounting processes related to Delivery • Strong team-player who easily interacts with different involved functions and enablers • Good communication skills (written and verbal) • Well versed with Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint Desirable: • Good knowledge and understanding of IndAS • Quick learner • Self-driven and self- motivated person • Knowledge of Hedge Fund industry Candidate Specifications (insert the relevant personal skills here): Candidate to be based in (preferably Mumbai or Bangalore but open for other locations) once on-boarded. CV sifting criteria (definitive criteria which a CV must have. This helps us to screen out irrelevant CVs): Looking for Senior Asociates Should be having prior experience in working in fund accounting domain with associated knowledge in known fund accounting software as part of reputed AIFs or other Fund houses; open to consider candidates from 3rd Party Fund Accounting providers as well. Additionally, candidates with advance fund accounting knowledge using MS Excel templates are desirable We are not looking at candidates with volume-based Indian MF industry or large BFS Shared Service Centre experience. 3 of 3 The skills we look for in future employees (This is standard text that is incorporated into every job description. You do not need to add any content into this field. This is for your information only)
Mandatory skill sets: Extensive knowledge about fund accounting and strong user experience in at least one of the software – MFund Plus, Multifonds, SimCorp Dimension, Investran, Wealth Spectrum or local Fund Accounting software (e.g., Hexagon) etc. Preferred skill sets: Good knowledge and understanding of IFRS, Ind AS Years of experience required: · 3-6 Years post CA experience Education qualification: • Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Chartered Accountant Diploma
Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills Fund Accounting Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Advisory, Accounting Modeling, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Alteryx (Automation Platform), Analytical Thinking, Benchmarking, Capital Market Engagement, Capital Markets Transactions, Capital Raising, Carve-Out Financial Statements, Communication, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Deal Structures, Debt Raising, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Equity Compensation, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting {+ 29 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date February 5, 2026