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Corporate Development & Transaction Services Analyst
We are:
The engine that keeps Accenture running at high performance. Our Accounting and Finance professionals fine-tune the financial designs for our global organization to operate at top speed in any country, anywhere in the world. We double-check the financial rules, set the controls and keep an eye on risks –– all with the drive of putting Accenture's capital and resources to the best use for our clients, our employees and the local communities we work in. Are you detail-oriented yet broad-minded to work on an inclusive and diverse team? Visit us here to find out more about Accenture.
The work:
A critical part of our Accounting and Finance organization is the Corporate Development & Transaction Services (CDTS) team, which consists of more than 800 Accounting and Finance professionals worldwide and reports directly to the Accenture CFO. The CDTS team works closely with our sales, solutions, and legal teams to help shape and price complex consulting and outsourcing arrangements. The team develops and structures business cases for client engagements, new Accenture offerings, and go-to-market opportunities with Accenture ecosystem alliance partners. Typical deal structures incorporate innovative financial solutions and sophisticated pricing and risk management concepts to address client business needs. CDTS professionals act as independent business advisors to the sales team as these deal structures are being developed and are accountable for presenting an accurate financial analysis of the bid.
Corporate Development & Transaction Services Analyst –
Responsibilities: Prepares the financial models for new outsourcing and consulting arrangements; supports the creation of the pricing approach and the client value proposition; uses accounting principles to prepare income statements, balance sheets and cash flows in compliance with US GAAP, Accenture Policy and Commercial Standards.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Leveraging client cost data to develop cost baselines and client business cases
- Identifying costs and performing the cost buildup for an individual opportunity
- Identifying other cost saving opportunities within the deal
- Applying the agreed upon pricing methodologies
- Ensuring revenue recognition is US GAAP compliant and Accenture Policies are reflected accurately within the financial models
Qualifications
Here's what you need:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance OR Other Business-Related major with a minimum of 6 credit hours of Accounting with a graduation date between December 2021 – August 2022
Bonus points if you:
- Have spent time learning and practicing financial accounting such as:
- Reconciliation
- Invoice Preparation
- Processing financial transactions
- Preparing financial budgets
- Are a PC user and know the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel)
- Can work on more than one project at a time
- Like to work both independently and as part of a team
- Feel comfortable talking with senior managers
- Have a strong attention to detail
- Can work creatively and analytically to solve problems
- Easily share your ideas in person and in writing
- Give others the information and assistance they need with a positive 'can-do' customer service attitude
- Have led a team – at school, at work, or in the military
