Line of Service
Tax
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - Private Clients
Management Level
Associate
Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in infrastructure focus on designing and implementing robust, secure IT systems that support business operations. They enable the smooth functioning of networks, servers, and data centres to optimise performance and minimise downtime.
Those in cloud operations at PwC will focus on managing and optimising cloud infrastructure and services to enable seamless operations and high availability for clients. You will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing industry leading practices for cloud-based systems.
Applying at PwC
At PwC, we embrace new technology where you will learn to innovate and deliver differently. To learn about our application process visit our Applying to PwC page on our campus recruitment website.
To apply, visit our campus recruitment website at pwc.com/ca/campus and submit your resume and transcripts (unofficial version is accepted) by
January 19th, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST.
Join our community of solvers in cultivating a collaborative workplace driven by unique perspectives. We’re proud PwC Canada advances a culture that helps everyone thrive. It's one of the reasons we're recognized as a top employer in Canada. As you build a career with purpose and build meaningful connections that’ll last a lifetime, you'll work with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to help solve important problems, powered by the latest technology, to turn today's ideas into tomorrow's solutions.
PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment - one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people. We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it’s done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritize in-person work, whether it’s in the office or at a client site. This means we expect you to be in-person (either with clients or in the office) at least half of your time.
We know that hybrid work is all about balance, and capturing the benefits of in-person work is essential to your growth at the firm. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.
What You’ll Create And Do
A career in our Cloud Finance practice will provide you with the opportunity to help private
companies with a range of business advisory services to resolve their day-to-day business issues
and to help them achieve long-term success. Our team provides virtual, outsourced accounting
solutions including monthly accounting, preparing monthly reporting packages, providing
controller-level review and strategic business advice. You will focus on planning and executing
monthly accounting engagements, preparing and reviewing monthly reporting packages and
other client deliverables. Tax expertise is not required for this role.
As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and
industry experience, to help our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to
execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Consistently deliver on multiple commitments which may include:
- Share and collaborate effectively with others;
- Preparing and reviewing and complex transactions and reconciliations;
- Reviewing and maintaining balance sheet schedules;
- Building rapport and developing relationship with clients;
- Assisting in addressing client specific requests (for example preparing budgets or forecasts);
- Assisting in providing information to other PwC experts providing services to your clients (for example corporate tax or assurance);
- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise;
- Follow risk management and compliance procedures;
- Maintain and develop skills through internal training available;
- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and written;
- Build and maintain an internal and external network;
- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as our diverse practices in Canada;
- Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
Your work will be primarily:
- Acting as a financial analyst equivalent for multiple small and medium sized businesses
(SMB). You will work with the owners/management of each company to help them prepare
timely monthly and quarterly financial results.
- Working as a team of business advisors dedicated to resolving the day-to-day business issues
of our clients and helping them achieve long-term success;
- Preparing deliverables for financial and accounting for SMB clients for which PwC provides
outsourced finance functions;
- Managing interpersonal relations and building the morale of the team;
- Ensuring that all work is completed and documented in accordance with prescribed
standards;
- Continuously communicating with the Managers with respect to engagement progress;
What You’ll Bring To This Role
- Enrolled in or completed post-secondary education and working to obtain or have obtained all Canadian CPA required prerequisite courses
- An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work
- A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate new ideas
- Highly detail oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills; an ability to think broadly and to ask questions about data, facts and other information to deliver quality to our clients
- Share and collaborate effectively with others, building relationships which are genuine and rooted in trust
- Ability to easily adapt and prioritize, demonstrating project management skills to handle changing priorities
- Examples of alignment with PwC Values: Acting with Integrity, Working Together, Care, Reimagine the Possible and Make a Difference
- You’ll be comfortable travelling to cities across Canada (when deemed safe to do so by applicable public health or regulatory authorities and PwC)
- This role requires that you are legally entitled to work for PwC in Canada for the intended duration of the offer/contract.
- We'd love it even more if you’re bilingual in English and French, however this isn't a requirement.
Note: We only allow you to submit one application; however you are able to select a second and third office preference.
Why you’ll love working with us
At PwC Canada, our solvers are supported through meaningful rewards, meaningful connections, meaningful work, and meaningful growth. Thrive in work and life through our diverse, inclusive and flexible culture, powered by the latest tech. Learn what it means to be a part of The New Equation.
Please note: eligibility for some of these benefits is dependent on the role
Find out what it takes
to be a part of The New Equation.
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Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Cloud Administration, Cloud-Based Service Management, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Design, Cloud Infrastructure Optimization, Cloud Migration, Cloud Operations (CloudOps), Cloud Performance Optimization, Cloud Service Delivery, Cloud Strategy, Communication, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Infrastructure Management, Infrastructure Performance, Intellectual Curiosity, Microsoft Azure, Optimism, Performance Monitor, Teamwork {+ 4 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date
At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.
To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.
Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.
Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.
Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.
