Job Description & Summary
- PwC Nigeria is seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to join its Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory team.
- The role involves supporting clients on complex accounting and financial reporting matters related to capital markets transactions.
- Key transaction areas include IPOs, debt offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and other related financial activities.
- The position requires strong technical accounting expertise, excellent analytical capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced work environment.
What will you do if you work in CMAAS at PwC?
- Ask critical questions and test assumptions.
- Evaluate whether companies are reporting reliable information for investors and stakeholders.
- Assist businesses in resolving complex accounting issues faced by management and boards.
- Contribute to serving the public interest and capital markets through quality assurance and advisory services.
- Adapt to evolving trends impacting corporate reporting.
- Combine skills and experience to help clients address complex challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist clients with accounting and financial reporting requirements related to IPOs, bond issuances, mergers and acquisitions, and other capital market transactions.
- Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules in line with applicable accounting standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, tax, and valuation specialists to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Support due diligence processes by analyzing financial data and identifying accounting risks and issues.
- Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and interpretations of accounting standards.
- Assist in drafting and reviewing offering memorandums, prospectuses, and regulatory filings.
- Participate in client meetings and presentations, offering technical insights and solutions.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
- Stay updated on accounting standards, regulatory developments, and industry best practices.
Our main areas of focus within the capital markets team include:
- Capital markets activities such as IPOs, spins, debt raisings, and capital structure advisory.
- Acquisitions and alliances including joint ventures, strategic alliances, licenses, and collaborations.
- Divestitures.
- Restructurings and restatements.
- GAAP conversions and changes in accounting standards.
Qualifications
Position Requirements
- Minimum Experience: 3–5 years.
- Minimum Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other business-related field (including acceptable NASBA foreign equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and other relevant accounting frameworks.
- Experience with IPOs, debt and equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and client deliverables.
- Ability to work independently and within teams in a fast-paced environment with high-quality output.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Certification(s) Required:
- Passed or commenced ACA or AACA exams or equivalent accounting/finance certification in the candidate’s home country.
Knowledge Preferred:
- Collaborate with CMAAS practitioners and professionals (bankers, lawyers, auditors, advisors) on complex financial reporting matters.
- Demonstrate strong experience advising multinational companies and private equity firms on financial reporting and capital markets topics.
- Experience in:
- IPOs, debt offerings, and private placements
- Carve-outs, spin-offs, and restructuring activities
- Acquisitions, alliances, joint ventures, and post-deal integration
- Deep understanding of technical accounting and regulatory challenges in capital market transactions.
- Strong interest in deal-related and transaction-driven advisory work.
- Stay updated on evolving accounting standards and regulatory practices.
Skills Preferred:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills for technical reporting and presentations.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex accounting standards.
- Effective project management and multitasking skills.
- Strong client service orientation and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Adaptability and resilience in high-pressure environments.
Technical Capabilities:
- Advanced knowledge of financial reporting and disclosure requirements.
- Proficiency in financial statement preparation and audit support.
- Ability to draft regulatory filings, prospectuses, and offering memorandums.
- Experience using accounting and financial software/tools.
Business Acumen:
- Understanding of client industries, business drivers, and growth strategies.
- Ability to assess commercial implications of financial reporting decisions.
- Awareness of market trends affecting capital markets.
- Ability to balance risk management with business objectives.
- Capability to coach team members and guide problem-solving approaches.
Global Acumen:
- Understanding of cross-border transactions and global accounting standards.
- Appreciation of cultural differences and global perspectives.
- Ability to apply global best practices and economic insights.
- Awareness of global economic and regulatory trends.
Leadership:
- Demonstrated initiative and accountability.
- Ability to guide junior team members and support knowledge sharing.
- Strong client management and communication skills.
- Problem-solving and escalation management capabilities.
- Commitment to continuous learning and development.
- Ability to manage conflict constructively and promote team effectiveness.
Relationships:
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams (legal, tax, valuation, audit).
- Client-facing capabilities to deliver value-added advisory services.
- Network-building within the firm and industry.
- Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior.
- Promoting innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should visit the official application portal by clicking the apply button below.
Application Deadline: April 08, 2026
