Audit Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers is the world's largest professional services organization with over 150,000 people in more than 150 countries. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best human resource assets possible - one of our 'six forces' shaping the future of business.Industry: Financial Services (FS)Description:
PricewaterhouseCoopers is currently seeking Experienced Associates to join our Financial Services Assurance practice in the Baltimore, MD office. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a national public or Big 4 Accounting firm. The duties will include acting as part of a team to improve client business processes utilizing the PwC Audit Methodology. The ideal candidate will exhibit leadership skills, have proven technical capabilities and excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following: --Deliver quality service to top-tier financial services clients --Continually develop new ways to help these clients solve their ever increasing complex business problems in an ever increasing and changing global environment. --Taking a consultative approach to the assurance process of a client's operations utilizing the PwC audit methodology. --Focusing on various elements of the assurance process for top-tier client operations (including but not limited to F/S audit and preparation, systems reviews, risk assessment, regulatory filings and analytical procedures).
REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree required , CPA preferredEssential Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-3 years of current public accounting experience in a big 4 , national firm or top local CPA firm with strong audit client base with an emphasis on Financial Services clients . -Financial services experience a plus, particularly Insurance and Real Estate experience -Excellent Communication Skills ( both oral and written) required -The ability to interact with all levels of firm and client management -A commitment to exceptional client service and a flexible self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity is a must -FAS 133 knowledge a plus