Audit Senior Associate - Financial Services


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


Posted:: 6/19/2013

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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 Technology Practice provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services for public and private clients. More than 120,000 people in 144 countries connect their thinking, experience and solutions to build public trust and enhance value for clients and their stakeholders. Our industries " semiconductors, software, life sciences, computers and networking and the investors that fuel them " profoundly influence our lives.

Some of the challenges the PwC Technology Practice addresses are:
• Convergence and Consolidation
• Efficiently Raising and Spending Venture Capital
• Going Public and Managing Financial Market Expectations
• Maximizing the Value of Intellectual Property
• Outsourcing and Offshoring
• Redirecting Growth in the Global Economy
• Revenue Recognition
• Beating the Competition for Knowledge Workers
Position/Program Requirements
Knowledge Preferred:

Considerable knowledge of public accounting audit practices and procedures. Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP), United States Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (U.S. GAAS) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards.

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

Skills Preferred:

Demonstrates thorough technical skills regarding applicable accounting and reporting standards in researching, completing and reviewing audit areas; working experience designing engagement procedures based on risk, materiality and discussions with the engagement team.

Demonstrates some knowledge of the issues facing the Technology industry such as: business combinations, complex capital structures, stock based compensation, multiple element revenue recognition, and variable interest entities.

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary:

3

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

BA or BS in Accounting or business related field (provided that the candidate has demonstrated the required minimum number of hours for CPA licensure per respective state regulations)

CPA exam must be passed for promotion to senior associate, licensure preferred

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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