Forensic Investigations Senior Associate


Company:: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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Location:: Houston, TX
Job Type:: Full Time
Category:: Accounting


Posted:: 5/23/2013

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Job Description

As a member of PricewaterhouseCoopers Investigations & Forensic Services practice, you will help identify and analyze vulnerabilities in order to manage and mitigate risk. Our in-depth process of forensic accounting diagnosis allows our clients to continue their business, recover lost funds and halt further economic losses.

Our industry-leading securities litigation practice specializes in defending companies and employees who are subject to SEC or U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations or class-action litigation with regard to their financial statements, public disclosures and corporate governance actions. PricewaterhouseCoopers has extensive experience advising companies and their counsel in healthcare fraud and abuse investigations brought on by DOJ, Office of the Inspector General, state enforcement mechanisms and through Qui Tam actions.
Position/Program Requirements
Knowledge Preferred:

Considerable knowledge and understanding of corporate governance requirements/SOX requirements with respect to executing a corporate investigation, including understanding the requirements under Section 10a of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with respect to illegal acts. Considerable knowledge of GAAP and internal controls including understanding internal control methodologies, terminology and design effectiveness.

Skills Preferred:

Working experience in analyzing information and writing formal reports for communicating to clients and/or Regulatory bodies and clearly and articulately present findings to client Boards/Committees and other interested parties.

Demonstrated experience identifying and addressing client needs: actively participating in client discussions and meetings; communicating a broad range of Firm services; managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues.

Demonstrated experience as a team leader: creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary:

3

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

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field required.
Additional Information
Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are 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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