The opportunity
Our Independence team is now proceeding with the recruitment of an Associate based in Athens.
This position is considered key in one of the most important firmwide risk management functions of our Firm and relates to the services, business relationships, financial interests of our Firm and the Firm’s employees.
In this role you will have to participate in the implementation of complex domestic, EU and US regulations to ensure that both PwC service offerings, financial interests and business relationships as well as PwC’s employees financial interests and relationships are in compliance with the auditor’s independence legislative framework and PwC network policies. You will also become a key contact person for all the Lines of Services with respect to independence requirements.
As part of our team, you will
- Liaise with all Lines of Services (Advisory, Assurance, Tax & Legal) to address inquiries & consultations and participate in meetings with internal stakeholders
- Provide support for monitoring processes and procedures of the Independence Office (i.e., Personal Independence Compliance, Training, Compliance with Network Standards, etc)
- Monitor Regulatory developments and changes and collaborate with Regulatory team
- Monitor changes driven by PwC Global and empowerment of communication channels with the Network
- Work collaboratively to drive ideas/solutions with team to bring efficiencies and exploit technology opportunities
What we are looking for
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Political Sciences, Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting and any other relevant field
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience in a corporate environment
- General knowledge of regulatory and business environment
- An inquisitive nature which is inclined to investigate, identify issues, and solve problems
- Ability to exercise professional judgment in performing the tasks assigned
- Ability to implement and adapt to new or changing environment
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a range of key stakeholders
- Strong communication & project management skills
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Military obligations fulfilled
What’s in it for you
PwC is all about people, encouraging high performance and quality. At PwC, you will have:
- Continuous training and career development opportunities whilst learning from a wide range of top professionals
- The chance to handle different projects within and across different Lines of Service
- Access to a global network of firms
- Benefits such as life and medical plan, mobile phone, rewards and recognition schemes, flexible working program
Who we are
PwC in Greece is the largest professional services firm in the country, with premises in Athens, Thessaloniki and soon in Patras and approximately 1600 employees. More than 295,000 people in 156 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. This enables us to provide top-quality industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to our clients.
