IN_Senior Associate_Financial Reporting_CMAAS_Assurance_Chennai

PwC; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC India is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Assurance practice with a focus on Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services (CMAAS). You will work on technical accounting, financial reporting, and capital markets topics for both public and private clients, contributing to complex deals and transformations.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review fund accounting activities across the full fund lifecycle, ensuring data completeness and accuracy.
• Review financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Review investor reports, capital calls and distribution notices.
• Prepare funds’ financial data and operating metrics; support investor relations activities.
• Coordinate with fund administrator for accounting and reporting matters.
• Identify training needs and ensure team members are trained.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Team player

Education

Chartered Accountant / CPA / CFA

Tools

FIS Private Capital Suite (Investran)

Workiva FIS DX

Dynamics 365

Anaplan

Job description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals.

In capital markets accounting advisory services at PwC, you will focus on providing strategic guidance on a broad range of technical accounting, financial reporting, transaction structures and capital markets topics. You will advise clients on complex accounting advisory and financial reporting issues around deals (both public and private) and other transformational business events that may impact an organisation’s value.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose‑led and values‑driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary:

About Assurance services:

The Firm’s Assurance Services provides assurance on the financial performance and operations of a client’s business, helps businesses improve external financial reporting and adapt to new regulatory requirements as per state laws/international standards. The Assurance group can also help organizations report externally on non-financial information, strengthen its corporate governance procedures, and achieve social and economic goals related to corporate sustainability. Financial audits provide an independent opinion on a company’s financial report and are a critical element in the capital markets system.

ABOUTCMAAS:

Capital Market and Accounting Advisory Services is a dedicated global team of professionals that provides high-value advisory services under IFRS, Indian GAAP and Ind AS along with capital markets services.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewday‑to‑day fund accounting activities across the full fund lifecycle, including initial fund setup support, ongoing transaction processing, period‑end close, and investor activity, ensuring data completeness and accuracyfor asset management and financial services clients.




• Reviewfinancial statements in accordance with US GAAP and/or IFRS ·




• Review investor reports, capital call and distribution notices·




• Compile, analyze, and prepare funds’ financial data and operating metrics · Support Investor relations operations such asrollforward of Investor reporting decks, taking confirmation from LP’s and preparing ad hoc reports · Coordinate with fund administrator for accounting and reporting matters ·




• Identifying the staff training requirement & ensure all the necessary training has been provided to the team members to perform the relevant tasks




• Close coordination with Internal/ Statutory auditorw.r.t.FA audits and resolution of audit requirements on timely basis.




• Verification ofall theMonthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly, Yearly and periodic reports




• Interact with the external audit and tax reporting processes withbig 4 firms ·




• Perform middle office functions including P&L analysis, daily cash projections, calculations of FX transfers required for funding, checkingclientscontributions & redemptions etc.




• Liaise with internal teams across all regions and functions to achieve results ·




• Review and test the control process on a regular basis to deliver the quality service to clients.




• Create checklist for the process to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.




• Drive operational efficiency, enhance reporting quality, and manage ad‑hoc projects, including technology enhancements.




• Manage projects effectively, meeting quality, and timelines for deliverables · Any other finance activities related to fund operations ·




• Review expenses for accuracy beforecharging tothe funds · Assist in administering the funds’ Anaplan models ·




• Able to recommend and implement value add changes to current procedures and processes; andassistsin reviews of financial and internal controls

Mandatory skill sets:

• The ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast‑paced environment, adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlines. · Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) ·




• Very strong attention to detail ·




• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel ·




• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi‑task, prioritize and meet deadlines. ·




• Self‑motivated, resourceful, and pro‑active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development.




• Team player with positive attitude and proactive approach to work · Experience in FIS Private Capital Suite (f/k/a Investran)

Preferred skill sets:

• Experience in the following would be advantageous.




• Workiva FIS DX, and Dynamics 365




• Complex legal structures




• Investran




• Anaplan

Years of experience required:

• Chartered accountant with 5 to 8 years of experience working in a corporate accounting or audit firm, preferably in financial services or asset management ·

Education qualification:

Qualified Chartered Accountantor CPA or CFA

Education

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Certifications

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Advisory, Accounting Modeling, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Alteryx (Automation Platform), Analytical Thinking, Benchmarking, Capital Market Engagement, Capital Markets Transactions, Capital Raising, Carve‑Out Financial Statements, Communication, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Deal Structures, Debt Raising, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Equity Compensation, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting {+ 29 more}

Desired Languages

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Job Posting End Date

August 12, 2026