Associate - Business Restructuring Services

PwC Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Malaysia is seeking an Associate in the Deals Advisory team focused on business recovery and restructuring services. The role offers the opportunity to support clients facing financial challenges by developing recovery strategies through a collaborative approach. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with a relevant degree or professional qualification.

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline and/or a professional accounting qualification.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with financial analysis and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of business recovery projects.
• Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Prepare reports and documentation for clients and teams.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Leadership

Client Servicing

Education

Bachelor Degree

Professional accounting qualification (ICAEW / ACCA / MICPA-CAANZ / CPA Australia)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Description

Whether you’ve just graduated or have years of experience, this is a firm where you can learn and grow. It’s the PwC experience that stays with you as you build strong networks and make lasting friendships. Be part of a larger team as we work together, drawing on everyone's knowledge and skills to reimagine the possible. Join PwC today for the experience that stays with you.

Job Description & Summary

A career in Deals Advisory - Business restructuring services will give you the opportunity to provide comprehensive business recovery and restructuring services to organizations facing financial and operational challenges. Our team of experts is dedicated to helping clients stabilise their operations, optimize performance, and achieve sustainable growth.

You will be responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and delivery of business recovery and restructuring projects. This role requires a strong understanding of financial analysis, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members and clients to develop and implement effective recovery strategies.

As an Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

Key accountabilities

As a PwC Professional

• Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
• Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in your area of specialism.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
• Build and maintain an internal and external network.
• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Role specific

• Assist in the assessment and analysis of clients' financial and operational performance.
• Support the development and implementation of business recovery and restructuring strategies.
• Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate potential recovery solutions.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations to clients and senior team members.
• Collaborate with clients to gather necessary information and ensure the accuracy of data.
• Assist in the development of cash flow forecasts, budgets, and business plans.
• Conduct industry research and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Support clients in negotiations with creditors, stakeholders, and other parties involved in the restructuring process.
• Stay current with industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes that may impact business recovery efforts.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business recovery methodologies and tools.
• Work effectively with colleagues to ensure timely and accurate completion of business recovery engagements.
• Degree in any discipline and/or a professional accounting qualification such as the ICAEW / ACCA /MICPA-CAANZ / CPA Australia
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to understand key business drivers
• Strong leadership, teamwork and client servicing skills
• Strong communication skills in both oral and written English
• Demonstration of strong understanding of fundamentals in financial analysis, accounting principles, and business operations is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Possess good leadership skills and demonstrate resilience
• Able to demonstrate ability to interact with people of different backgrounds and build meaningful relationships
• Able to demonstrate analytical thinking and business acumen
• Proficiency in office suite i.e. (Google Suite/MS365)

Education

Bachelor Degree

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Bankruptcy Analysis, Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Management, Bankruptcy Restructuring, Business Liquidations, Cash Flow Analysis, Client Management, Communication, Conducting Research, Corporate Development, Corporate Finance, Corporate Management, Data Rooms, Debt Restructuring, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Modeling, Financial Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, M&A Strategy {+ 7 more}

Desired Languages

English

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.