Associate Business Restructuring Services

PwC; Penang; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Penang is seeking an Associate in Business Restructuring Services. The successful candidate will provide strategic advice to clients facing financial distress. Key responsibilities include analyzing clients' operations, developing recovery strategies, and conducting financial modeling. Candidates must possess a degree in any discipline or a professional accounting qualification. Strong analytical and communication skills in English are essential, along with teamwork and leadership abilities. This role involves up to 40% travel and requires government clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline or professional accounting qualification such as ICAEW, ACCA, MICPA-CAANZ, or CPA Australia.
• Strong analytical understanding of business drivers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing clients' financial and operational performance.
• Support the development of business recovery strategies.
• Conduct financial modeling and prepare reports.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Client servicing

Strong communication skills (oral and written)

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in office suite

Education

Degree in any discipline or professional accounting qualification

Job description

Associate - Business Restructuring Services (Penang)

Line of Service Advisory

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism Business Recovery Services

Management Level 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 deal recovery management at PwC, you will focus on helping clients navigate financial distress and recover from challenging business situations. You will be responsible for providing strategic advice and solutions to optimise recovery outcomes.

Job Description

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

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 ie (Google Suite/MS365)

Additional application instructions

Please attach following documents along with your CV when you submit an online application:

• Certificate and Transcripts from SPM onwards
• A copy of your NRIC or passport
• Recent passport size picture

Travel Requirements Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Required? Yes

Job Posting End Date

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