Senior Consultant Accounting & Reporting Advisory

Job Description & Summary

PwC’s Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory (“CMAA”) team within the Broader Assurance Services (“BAS”) business unit advises clients on complex accounting and financial reporting matters relating to moments of change such as the application of (new) IFRS/Dutch GAAP/US GAAP standards, GAAP conversions, IPOs, M&A or transformational projects. The work consists of both advising our non-audit clients as well as being a specialist to our audit teams on complex accounting and financial reporting matters. Currently we are expanding our team and are looking for experienced accounting professionals. 

This is what you'll do 

As a Senior Consultant, you will work as part of a diverse team of accounting and reporting specialists, helping our clients on complex accounting and financial reporting issues that occur during moments of exceptional change driven by deals and/or capital markets transactions.   

Examples of what you will do include:   

• You will proactively execute technical accounting and/or capital markets work at high quality for our clients. You will support, delegate and lead consultants and report to your Managers and Senior Managers and other professionals. You will receive on the job coaching from your Managers and Senior Managers;  

• You will demonstrate an understanding of how to identify and meet client needs and you will start developing driving client meetings. This includes building and maintaining client relationships, supporting the engagement manager in all aspects of the engagement and preparing/assisting with the preparation of complex written materials and oral advice;  

• For non-complex topics working almost independently while receiving guidance in more complex situations. Identify potential issues or challenges and communicate status with the (Senior) Manager or engagement leader; 

• Assist the more experienced team members with assessments of accounting and reporting requirements related to capital market transactions; 

• Researching, analyzing, and communicating the impact of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements on complex deals and transactions such as leasing, consolidations, refinancing, hedging, GAAP conversions, revenue recognition and/or business combinations. 

You recognize yourself in this  

As a senior consultant, you will be involved in complex projects in the field of accounting and financial reporting. You are a team player with an entrepreneurial and proactive mindset and like to operate in a dynamic work environment with motivated colleagues. You have at least 3 to 4 years of working experience in the following areas:  

• Applying IFRS, Dutch GAAP and/or US GAAP and related financial reporting concepts and rules such as financial instruments, leasing, consolidation, GAAP conversions, fair value assessments, revenue recognition, structuring, and/or business combination regulations to solving client issues. While you will receive on the job coaching from more experienced team members, we expect a solid basis of understanding and substantial experience in at least two of these areas; 

• Experience or an interest in financial instruments is a plus; 

• An interest in capital market topics including IPOs, SPAC mergers, carve-outs and spin-offs, private placements, and/or debt offerings;  

• You have a strong interest in applying technology and tooling in your day-to-day work; 

• Pursuing (or completed) Dutch RA or foreign equivalent; 

• You are fluent in English (both written and spoken), proficiency in the Dutch language is a plus (both written and spoken). 

What we offer

With us, you’ll have the chance to be yourself, perform at your best in a high-performance organization, and grow within our global network. We offer you, among other things: 

• A competitive salary based on your experience, and the opportunity to advance quickly; 

• A motivating work environment where collaboration with ambitious colleagues and recognition for your contributions are central; 

• A wide range of tailored training focused on professional growth and leadership development; 

• Choose the mobility option that suits you best: an electric lease car or a mobility allowance for your business travel costs, plus access to various mobility providers via one convenient app; 

• 30 vacation days and the option to purchase additional days; 

• At PwC, your well-being is our priority. That’s why we offer a personal well-being budget to help you grow in physical and mental health, as well as access to the well-being platform OpenUp; 

• You’ll work on challenging and meaningful client projects, use cutting-edge technology such as AI tools, learn from the best, and receive support through coaching. Together, we work as an inclusive team to make a real impact; 

• Office location is Amsterdam, but also a fully equipped home office and a monthly net expense allowance for internet and other costs. 

Curious about what else we have to offer? Discover all employment conditions and extras on our website. 

Getting started at PwC  

Are you excited? Then we’d love to receive your motivation letter and CV showing why you are the perfect fit for this role. now!   

After your application:  

• You’ll immediately receive a confirmation in your inbox;  

• Do your qualifications match the profile we’re looking for? Then we’ll contact you within two weeks for a short introductory conversation;  

• Everyone enthusiastic? Then we’ll schedule an online assessment. Depending on the results, you’ll receive an invitation for a first interview. Click here for more information about the application process.  

Would you like more information about the position at PwC? You can! Hester will be happy to assist you via phone, email, or WhatsApp.  

Hester van Meurs – Lead Recruiter Broader Assurance Services – hester.van.meurs@pwc.com - +316 387 569 94