Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

About PwC Performance & Restructuring

PwC’s Performance & Restructuring team supports organizations through critical periods of financial stress, operational inefficiency, and strategic transformation. We partner with businesses, lenders, and investors to stabilize performance, unlock value, and build resilience.

Our services span:

Operational and financial restructuring

Cash flow optimization and working capital improvement

Cost reduction and performance enhancement

Insolvency processes and distressed business support

Independent business reviews and turnaround strategies

Leveraging deep industry expertise and data‑driven insights, and supported by PwC’s global network, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to clients facing complex challenges.

As a Senior Associate in the Performance & Restructuring team, you will play a pivotal role in advising clients during high‑pressure and high‑impact situations. You will support and lead workstreams across restructuring, turnaround, insolvency, and performance improvement engagements. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within tight timelines. 

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to the development of practical solutions, and help clients achieve stability and long‑term value. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Client Advisory & Analysis 

Conduct diagnostic assessments of underperforming or distressed businesses. 

Identify root causes of financial and operational challenges. 

Prepare independent business reviews (IBRs), turnaround strategies, and restructuring plans. 

Perform detailed business performance evaluations and scenario analyses. 

Financial & Operational Restructuring 

Develop and review financial models for cash flow forecasting, scenario planning, and restructuring purposes. 

Support debt advisory and refinancing strategies. 

Advise on capital structure optimization and stakeholder negotiations. 

Deliver operational restructuring projects, including cost optimization, process improvement, and working capital management. 

Insolvency & Distressed Solutions 

Assist in formal insolvency processes such as administration, liquidation, and receivership. 

Support contingency planning and options analysis for distressed businesses. 

Ensure compliance with Kenyan insolvency regulations and PwC methodologies. 

Project Management & Delivery 

Lead assigned workstreams and ensure timely, high‑quality deliverables. 

Coordinate with cross-functional teams across Deals, Assurance, Tax, and Consulting. 

Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and client recommendations. 

Team Leadership & Development 

Mentor and support junior team members. 

Contribute to knowledge sharing and capability development within the practice. 

Promote collaboration and uphold PwC values. 

Business Development 

Support the preparation of proposals and pursuit materials. 

Identify opportunities for additional services during engagements. 

Build and maintain strong client relationships. 

Education 

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 

Professional accounting qualification required (CPA, ACCA, ACA, ICAEW or equivalent). 

Minimum years of experience required

3–5 years’ experience in restructuring, insolvency, turnaround advisory, corporate finance, or performance improvement. 

Experience in a professional services environment or financial institution is an added advantage. 

Additional application instructions

Technical Skills 

Advanced financial modelling and Excel proficiency. 

Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities. 

Knowledge of Kenyan insolvency regulations and restructuring frameworks. 

Professional Skills 

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. 

Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills. 

 

What We Offer 

Exposure to high-impact and complex client engagements across diverse industries. 

Opportunities for career advancement within PwC’s global network. 

A collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance work environment. 

Access to world-class learning, mentoring, and development programs. 

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

February 2, 2026