Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.Background A critical part of our Deal Structuring & Pricing Organisation (DSP) is the Deal Structuring (DS) team, a globally integrated market facing team which consists of more than 700 Pricing Practitioners worldwide. The Transaction Services team within DSP specializes in pricing, costing and financial structuring of client contracts for complex and large-scale consulting and outsourcing engagements across Accenture’s Services: Strategy & Consulting, Technology and Operations. Typical deal structures incorporate innovative financial solutions and sophisticated pricing and risk management concepts to address client business needs.Role OverviewIn the role of Deal Structuring Analyst, you will drive client deals and decisions to ensure they are cost effective and priced optimally, while adhering to Accenture internal policies and US GAAP accounting standards. As part of the role, you will work closely with the company’s leadership and will have the opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders within Accenture to help shape deals in a dynamic and rewarding environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform analytical reviews of client budget and identify missing information. Prepare schedules for open issues and propose an action plan to address shortfalls in readiness for Accenture deal approval. Work with deal teams to use the costing information above in conjunction with knowledge of the deal shape/commercial parameters to calculate the price and margin using internal pricing tools. Assist deal teams with analysis of above to understand risks, provide mitigation and identify opportunities for a client, Accenture, and other stakeholders. Analyse financial impact accordingly. Understand and work within the ambit of US GAAP policies and ensure a clear understanding of risks and opportunities of deal shape when overlaid by each stakeholders regulatory environment. Co-ordinate with the tax and legal team to assure Client and Accenture tax efficiency and legality in instances of resource transfer, asset transfer, asset purchase, leasing, resale, subcontractors etc. Present the above financial context to the Sales Leads, Finance leads and other stakeholders to influence outcomes of deal shaping & client negotiations and assist with decision making. Escalate, if required, deals with poor financial metrics and work with teams for those deals to improve the quality of the financial attributes before moving forward. Commitment to thought leadership and continuous learning by regularly contributing to DS knowledge capital. QualificationsTertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Finance, or Accounting. Professional Accounting qualification (e.g., CA/CPA) is preferred.Desired Skill Set and Attributes1-2 years of relevant experience is preferred Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Sound knowledge in financial modelling principles, financial concepts and accounting concepts and budgeting techniques Strong financial and commercial acumen Effective time management and organizational skills with a detailed approach Knowledge and hands-on experience in applying US GAAP accounting standards is preferred Able to perform outside comfort zone to enable continuous personal growth Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal Demonstrated ability to interface multiple levels of management Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting Able to travel and work on-site at Accenture field office Benefits of working at Accenture:Life & Salary Continuance Insurance 18 weeks paid parental leave Long & short-term career break opportunities Structured career development program Local and international career opportunities. 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