Treasury and Commodity Audit - Manager

Job Description

Our Capital Markets, Accounting Advisory & Structuring Services team (CMAS) is a rapidly growing deals business that sits in the Risk line of service within PwC. CMAS supports our clients through moments of exceptional change - whether that is throughmanaging new risks, growth, capital and debt raising, divestitures, stress, or business transformation. CFOs are under increasing pressure to stay on top of emerging issues and, as part of CMAS, the Treasury and Commodity team is a leading provider of assuranceand advisory services to companies facing challenges created by the fast pace of change and volatility in the world markets. Our team is recognised as one of the leading providers of corporate treasury services in the UK.Treasury involves managing the financialrisks of an organisation (funding and liquidity, cash management and market risk management e.g. FX) and covers the end to end process from cash to debt to eliminating volatility from the P&L. Whilst the primary purpose of Commodity Management is to managerisks generated through the management of supply and demand and to reduce them to an acceptable level. Volatility in price, regulatory requirements, political and economical context all have impacts on what we call Commodity Management.Our TeamThe worldof Treasury and Commodities is changing. With ever changing business, financial and regulatory environments our clients are asking for ever more challenging support. Our expertise includes technical accounting advice on financial instruments, advice on trading,risk management, hedging strategies and derivatives, assessing the impact in deals and helping clients set up and improve their operational and risk management functions. PwCs Treasury and Commodities team provides a full range of treasury support to clientsacross non-bank financial services businesses, trading businesses and leading multinational corporations. Our teams provide these specialist services across a wide geographical area, including the UK, Europe and the Middle East.In the UK, we have the GlobalFirms largest concentration of expertise including former Treasurers, Analysts, Risk Managers, Traders, IT Specialists and Finance professionals. About the roleWe are now seeking ACA or ACCA qualified managers to join our team. As a manager in the team, youwill lead and develop teams to support audits of our iconic clients Treasury and Commodity Trading activities. You will also advise and provide assurance services to support non audit clients. Especially those who are undertaking complex transactions anddeals, or are going through major changes in their accounting and financing activities with a commodity trading or treasury focus.Utilising your skill set you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of treasury and cash advisory, assurance and consultancyservices to our clients including: Treasury & commodity trading external audit and internal support; Reviewing and implementing governance,controls and risk management policies of treasury (including cash management) and commodity trading operations; Developingand implementing market, credit and liquidity management programs; Advice on FX and commodity risk management including the use of hedging strategies; Working on treasury and cash transformation projects; Advising clients how to set up treasury and tradingfunctions; Supporting clients in developing the business case for, then selection, design and implementation of key treasury and trading systems solutions; and Involvement in the treasury and commodity trading aspects of transaction/M&A related projects includinganalysing the impact of FX and commodity prices on a business as well as helping to set up treasury and commodity trading functions.We are a supportive and cooperative team, committed to helping our people develop. We empower and trust our people to work independently,providing coaching and guidance as needed. We work closely with other teams within PwC and you will be encouraged to develop a network of relationships with clients and more broadly across the firm.Youll work as part of a team and may also have the opportunityto travel within the UK and abroad, as we provide services to many multinational companies.Our team is a great place to work for those who are looking for an exciting new challenge and who enjoy working with varied and interesting clients across the assuranceand advisory domains.Required skills: ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) Audit experience Intellectually curious Ability to deliver on tight timelines and manage well under pressure Ability to convey complex information in an understandable format The driveand agility to work across a range of areas Good verbal and written communication, including report-writing skills Good project management and organisational skills Ability to build and maintain business relationships Proven track record on leading and developingteamsDesirable skills: Associate member of the ACT, studying towards or intention to study towards Knowledge of IFRS 9/ IAS 39/ IAS 32/ IFRS 7 Understanding of treasury and/or trading controls An interest in technology Experience of energy or commodity tradingor other forms of commodity management Familiar with using or building financial or other types of business modelsWork experience in one or more of the following areas from within a corporate or non- bank financial services environment or as an advisor ina leading consultancy or as an auditor: Internal audit Audit of treasury / cash activities Treasury/commodity trading systems/technology FX/commodity trading risk management activitiesRiskWere a leading provider of trust in the digital world - in the eyesof our people, our clients and our stakeholders. Todays business environment is different. More complex. More connected. Companies not only face new and unknown risks, but also new and untapped opportunities. Our team is at the forefront of this change, joinus to be a part of transforming how risk is perceived and capitalised on.Not the role for youDid you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)The skills we look for in future employeesAllour people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, The PwCProfessional and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.To apply, please visit our website via the button below.The DealWe want all of our people to feel empowered tobe the best that they can be, which is why we have The Deal.Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: https://careers/about-us/the-new-deal.htmlDiversityValuing Difference. Driving Inclusion.We work in a changin