Job Description Job Title: Senior Associate - KSDC CMAS Digital Accounting Advisory Line of Service: [Deals Capital Markets, Accounting Advisory and Structuring (CMAS)] Location: [Kolkata India] Grade: Senior Associate Start Date: ASAP About Us The Capital Markets, Accounting Advisory and Structuring (CMAS) team advises clients on accounting, company law and capital markets matters across both transactions (including M&A;, listings, and debt raises) and business-as-usual scenarios (including finance transformation, accounting and regulatory change, and internal restructures). Our multidisciplinary team brings deep technical expertise and broad market experience across a wide range of industries. We support senior clients as they navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly changing environment, helping them design solutions that meet commercial objectives while addressing regulatory, accounting, and capital markets requirements. In Deals, we provide strategic guidance across mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings and transformational business events, helping clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value. We advise multinational, publiclytraded companies and private equity firms on a broad range of technical accounting, financial reporting and capital markets topics, including IPOs, debt offerings, private placements and postdeal accounting. Within this, our CMAS Digital Accounting team is at the forefront of transforming how we deliver services by embedding technology into everything we do.
We combine deep technical accounting knowledge with digital skills to develop creative solutions that drive efficiency, insight, and quality. Whether it's automating manual tasks, streamlining complex reporting processes, or deploying AI-enabled solutions, we are redefining what advisory services look like in today’s market. Role overview Your role as a Senior Associate in KSDC CMAS will involve working with the UK CMAS engagement teams and applying technical expertise to solve problems and advise clients as they navigate changes in their business. Specifically, we are looking for a Digital Accountant with a strong background in accounting and audit, with experience and skills in the use of data analytic tools and advanced Excel. We are looking for agile and flexible individuals who are able to identify tech-enabled solutions to client problems using a mix of technical accounting and reporting expertise, and are adept at learning new technologies quickly to enhance financial information analysis and reporting processes. Key responsibilities: Work with the CMAS lead engagement teams to advise and assist clients in developing practical solutions to complex accounting and reporting issues under IFRS, UK GAAP and/or US GAAP. Utilise technology tools such as Alteryx,
Power Query, and Power BI to analyse information and solve complex deal accounting and reporting issues. Preparation of accounting position papers, accounting and financial analyses, and financial statements required for transactions. The ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, problem solve, self review your work and produce deliverables of a high quality under tight client deadlines in time pressured environments. Agile adaptation to new tools and practices in data analytics as part of continuous career development. Essential skills and qualifications: Chartered accountant (ICAI, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent). Minimum of two years' experience in accounting, preferably with an audit background or financial reporting experience. Proficiency to an intermediate level with extensive day to day use and/or certifications in Alteryx, Power Query, Power BI, or similar data analysis tools at an intermediate level or higher. Proficiency in Excel to advanced level. Demonstrated ability to understand and manage technical accounting issues. Agility in learning and mastering new data analytics tools and accounting technologies on the job. Desirable skills: Experience using Workiva to prepare financial statements. Financial modelling experience and/or US GAAP experience is beneficial, but not critical. Comfortable with technology-driven problem-solving in accounting and reporting. Innovative thinking capabilities to develop new solutions for complex accounting and reporting challenges.
📌 Digital Accountant - Senior Associate (Kolkata)
🏢 PwC
📍 Kolkata