Job Description & Summary
At PwC Greece, we believe change is the new constant. An enterprise’s ability to innovate, adopt new technology and disrupt the status quo is a core capability needed to thrive. We support and guide clients to disrupt their existing business models. Innovative mindsets and human ingenuity are always welcome. This is why we are looking for you.
If you are a problem solver graduate with motivation to learn, someone willing to collaborate with different teams across PwC Greece, a good communicator with high emotional intelligence, committed to excellence in client service and passionate about how technology could be an enabler in our digital world, then you are the one!
At PwC we serve clients and communities around the world, working to achieve our Purpose: to build trust in society and solve important problems. As part of our Purpose, we help our clients to protect the value of their business and organisational reputation by supporting them to prepare for, respond to and emerge stronger from a crisis.
A crisis may take different forms and can shake a business to its core. It could be a corruption scandal that results in material misstatement of a Company’s financial statements, a dispute with a business partner threatening to erode value, a business interruption event that leads to a claim for compensation or widespread fraud that has recently been unearthed. PwC Greece Forensics team helps clients deal with such diverse challenges by applying innovative, creative approaches, by leveraging technology tools and the diverse skills of its local and international network.
In this dynamic environment we are looking for a Graduateto join our Fraud & Forensics specialist team in Athens (part of our Advisory Deals business) for the grade of Associate. As part of the team, you will be working with clients across all industries, advising them on challenging situations that are critical for their business and reputation.
Examples of tasks you will work on as part of the team
- Being part of the project team working towards the efficient and timely delivery of high profile assignments that indicatively include:
- Forensic investigations (e.g. white-collar crime, corporate fraud);
- Quantification of Damages / Loss of Profit and Claims;
- Reviewing and analysing business plans, forecasts and estimates and presenting findings as Financial Expert witness in Disputes / Arbitrations;
- Leakage and Completion Accounts Reviews in M&A transactions;
- Integrity due diligence reviews; and
- Development of Fraud Risk Management and ABAC programs.
- Dealing with sensitive, demanding and often complex situations;
- Demonstrating creative thinking and designing hypothesis based approaches to solving important problems;
- Attending interviews and client meetings;
- Building and maintaining long-lasting relationships with clients;
- Assisting in the preparation of pitches and presentations for new work;
- Performing research and participating in product development efforts for client engagement opportunities.
What we are looking for
- 0 – 1 year of relevant experience
- Excellent academic track record including a bachelors or postgraduate degree from a top-tier university in Accounting and Finance, Forensic Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration or other related field;
- Interest in obtaining an ACA/ACCA professional qualification, enrollment post-hiring is a must.
- A proficient user of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint etc.) and genuinely interested to develop knowledge of D&A tools (Power Query, Power Pivot, BI, Alteryx) and willing to develop these skills further;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a synthesizer with attention to detail and thinking outside the box mentality;
- Excellent organization skills to manage large volumes of information/data;
- Highly motivated candidates with an inquisitive mindset and relentless appetite to solving important problems and finding facts;
- Ability to express ideas verbally and in writing, in a clear, concise and professional manner, in English & in Greek;
- Basic understanding of financial risks, business processes, accounting document flows and internal controls;
- Military service fulfilled;
What’s in it for you
At PwC is all about people, encouraging high performance and quality work.
Being part of our team includes:
🕑 Hybrid working model
💸 Competitive total compensation package
🏥 Health and life insurance
🤵 Dress for the day – wear what makes you feel comfortable and dress for your day
💻 Company mobile phone and laptop
🌴 Extra days of annual leave
🧘🏼 Wellness Initiatives like gym sessions & nutritionist
🏃🏽️ Actions Teams eligible to participate (e.g. Running, Trekking)
📚 Career development opportunities & continuous training whilst learning from a wide range of top professionals and through tailor made training programmes
🌎 Global mobility opportunities
Please note that all well being benefits mentioned above are subject to annual review.
If you’re looking for a team that values your work and solves meaningful problems, apply now!
We believe the best work is human-led and tech-powered. If you’re keen to apply and need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Who we are
PwC in Greece is the largest professional services firm in the country, with premises in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Ioannina and Rhodes and more than 2000 employees. More than 328,000 people in 152 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. PwC Greece exists to provide top-quality industry-focused assurance, tax, consulting, deals and outsourcing services to industry leading clients.
Don’t miss the opportunity to develop yourself and grow your career in the global leading professional services firm in Greece.
All applicants will be acknowledged and treated in the strictest confidence.
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