Chicago Assurance (Financial Services) Senior Associate


Company:: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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Location:: Chicago, IL
Job Type:: Full Time
Category:: Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Asset Management


Posted:: 5/19/2013

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Job Description

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is the world's leading network of audit and assurance firms our clients include almost half of the Fortune 500. Our leading edge audit approach focused on quality is designed to meet the needs of private companies to large organizations. The PwC audit is underpinned by our deep industry knowledge, wide international experience and global network of skilled professionals.

As a member of our Core Audit Team, you will:
> examine financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as plant and equipment or watching certain processes or procedures being performed
> ask a range of questions from formal written questions to informal oral questions of a range of individuals at the organization
> obtain written confirmations of a certain matters; for example, asking a debtor to confirm the amount of their debt with the organization
> test some of the organization's internal controls
> make judgments on significant estimates or assumptions that management made when they prepared the financial report

Our auditors maintain independence from management and directors so that the tests and judgments are made objectively.

PricewaterhouseCoopers has a global network of specialists who can help investment managers and real estate companies to turn challenges into opportunities in key areas including governance, risk management, financial reporting and business development strategies.

Our clients are many of the nation's largest:
- Mutual funds
- Common trust funds
- Limited partnerships
- Property Companies
- Real Estate Management Firms
- Alternative investments including hedge funds and private equity funds
- Pension funds, annuities and trusts
- Investment Management Industry service providers
Position/Program Requirements
Knowledge Preferred:

Thorough knowledge of public accounting and audit practices, procedures and reporting standards.. Extensive knowledge of SEC, U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, IFRS procedures and standards, the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide - Investment Companies.

Thorough knowledge of first level review of basic audit reports produced by associates

Skills Preferred:

Considerable experience implementing and providing expertise on technical standards, Investment Management and Real Estate industry knowledge and audit best practices to develop an audit strategy.

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary:

3

Minimum Degree(s) and Certification(s) Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

CPA or has demonstrated required minimum number of hours for CPA licensure per respective state regulations
Additional Information
This role supports clients in the following industries: Asset Management; Banking and Capital Markets; Real Estate; Insurance.

Company Description

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that services Fortune 500 companies, and will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career? If you are, then PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) network of firms is the firm for you. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) is well placed to help clients meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace in the areas of assurance, tax, and advisory. We offer the perspective of a global network of firms combined with detailed knowledge of local, state and US national issues. More than 163,000 people in 151 countries across our network share knowledge, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and deliver practical advice.

At PwC, you will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. We offer a flexible career progression model that allows for a variety of challenging opportunities throughout your career. We provide unparalleled coaching, mentoring, and career development programs; global opportunities; and state of the art technology-driven methodologies to help you provide quality service to our clients.

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