FMS RTR - Associate

PwC Acceleration Center India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking an FMS RTR - Associate to join our Finance Consulting practice. You will analyze financial needs, develop tailored solutions, and support clients in optimizing financial performance while learning and contributing to client engagements.

You will engage with cross-functional teams and apply professional standards, strengthening your commercial awareness and technical knowledge in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree.
• At least 2+ years of experience.
• Oral and written proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities across assigned accounting areas.
• Prepare, post, and maintain journal entries and supporting schedules, including media accruals, technology costs, and operational expenses.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Conduct financial variance analysis and provide explanations to FP&A and stakeholders.
• Execute data analysis for accounting processes with large data sets and high-transaction volumes.
• Respond to audit requests and provide documentation for audits, including SOX controls.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Media Finance, Procurement, Tax, Payroll, and Internal Audit.
• Maintain workpapers and procedures and contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You'll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services-solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We'll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference-every day.

As an FMS RTR - Associate, you will engage with clients to analyze their financial needs, develop tailored solutions, and provide guidance to optimize their financial performance. Within our Finance Consulting practice, you will specialize in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations, assessing processes, and implementing solutions to streamline operations and reduce costs. As an Associate, you will focus on learning and contributing to client engagements, developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will be exposed to clients to build meaningful connections, manage challenges, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge and understanding your strengths.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will take ownership of your development, applying a learning mindset to appreciate diverse perspectives and sustain performance. You will actively listen, ask questions, and express ideas clearly, while gathering information to analyze facts and discern patterns. Your commitment to understanding business operations and building commercial awareness will be crucial as you learn and apply professional standards, upholding the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements. This position offers a dynamic environment where every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow, driving value for clients and success as a team.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities across assigned accounting areas in accordance with close calendars and quality standards.
• Prepare, post, and maintain journal entries, supporting schedules, and calculations, including those related to media accruals, technology costs, and operational expenses.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and drive timely resolution.
• Conduct financial variance analysis and provide clear explanations to FP&A, accounting partners, and other stakeholders.
• Execute data analysis to support accounting processes, reconciliations, and investigations involving large data sets and high-transaction volumes.
• Respond to audit requests and provide documentation for internal and external audits, including SOX controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Media Finance, Procurement, Tax, Payroll, and Internal Audit.
• Maintain accurate workpapers and desktop procedures, and contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives.

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 2+ years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Utilizing critical thinking to break down complex concepts
• Developing a deeper understanding of changing business contexts
• Interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations
• Responding effectively to diverse perspectives and needs
• Upholding professional and technical standards in financial operations
• Managing accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently
• Demonstrating proficiency in financial statement preparation and review