AC Manila - Finance Managed Service Lead

Job Summary

At PwC, our people in finance focus on providing financial advice and strategic guidance to clients, helping them optimise their financial performance and make informed business decisions. These individuals handle financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. In financial operations at PwC, you will focus on managing financial processes and confirming compliance with regulations. You will handle tasks such as financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management.

Job Description

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firms code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Finance Operations team you will lead large projects and innovate processes to achieve operational excellence. As a Senior Manager, you will serve as a strategic advisor, leveraging your knowledge to drive results and maintain client interactions, securing the success of the Record-to-Report processes. This role offers the chance to build performing teams and contribute to the overall success of the firm while navigating complex challenges in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale projects within the Finance Operations team
• Innovate and refine processes to enhance operational effectiveness
• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, providing knowledgeable guidance
• Foster productive teams to drive successful Record-to-Report outcomes
• Navigate and resolve complex challenges in a dynamic environment
• Maintain clear communication and collaboration with stakeholders
• Uphold the utmost standards of quality and professionalism
• Contribute to the overall success of the firm through strategic initiatives
  
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Accounting & Finance
• 10 to 15 years of experience
• Chartered Accountant (“CA”) or Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”)
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelors Degree
• Demonstrating knowledge in service delivery escalation
• Upholding quality in service delivery and SLAs
• Overseeing alignment of services with client needs
• Facilitating quality control for productivity and improvement
• Managing transition of RTR activities to PwC
• Utilizing software for RTR processes like SAP and Oracle
• Identifying opportunities for process enhancement and automation
• Understanding adjacent Finance and Accounting functions
  
  

Company Overview

PwC AC Manilas Consulting Services are designed to provide industry expertise and innovative solutions through Cloud & Digital services. Our goal is to assist businesses in driving growth, optimizing operations, and seizing opportunities. With our team of professionals, cutting-edge technology, and deep industry knowledge, we help businesses stay ahead of the competition, deliver strategic solutions, and unlock long-term value.

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