External Audit - Experienced Associate

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS SERVICE DELIVERY CENTER (ARGENTINA) S.R.L.; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Buenos Aires is seeking an External Audit Associate to contribute to audit and assurance work, reviewing financial statements and internal controls within our Assurance practice. You will support testing, data analysis, and documentation, while developing commercial awareness and professional standards.

The role emphasizes English proficiency, ongoing learning, and ownership in a fast-paced environment with diverse client engagements across geographies.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or completed Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• At least 1 year of experience in audit or accounting.
• Fluent in English (oral and written) required.

Responsibilities

• Support external audit procedures for private company clients by gathering financial records and supporting schedules.
• Perform walkthroughs of accounting processes and document internal controls, risks, and test results.
• Apply auditing standards and firm guidance while completing workpapers, confirmations, and detail testing.
• Analyze financial statement data and identify patterns, variances, and exceptions for review.
• Prepare clear documentation and status updates for review by senior team members.
• Assist with compliance testing, process documentation, and issue tracking across client engagements.
• Use digital tools, audit software, and data analysis techniques to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Build commercial awareness by learning client operations, industry practices, and reporting requirements.
• Understand the importance of responsible Information Management, including Information Security and Data Protection.
• Ensure correct Information Security Management practices.

Skills

Auditing standards

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Assurance Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary The Opportunity Join our Acceleration Center Buenos Aires and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day. As an External Audit Associate you will contribute to audit and assurance work focused on reviewing financial statements, internal controls, and other information used by stakeholders to assess business performance and compliance. As an Associate you will build your skills through learning, adaptability, and reliable support of team tasks, while developing commercial awareness, asking thoughtful questions, and taking ownership of your work in a fast‑paced environment. In this role at PwC, you will work within our Assurance practice to gather information from a range of sources, interpret patterns, support testing activities, and apply professional and technical standards while building meaningful relationships and growing your personal brand.

Responsibilities

• Supporting external audit procedures for private company clients by gathering and organizing financial records and supporting schedules
• Performing walkthroughs of accounting processes and documenting internal controls, risks, and test results
• Applying auditing standards and firm guidance while completing workpapers, confirmations, and detail testing
• Analyzing financial statement data and identifying patterns, variances, and exceptions for review
• Preparing clear documentation and status updates for review by senior team members
• Assisting with compliance testing, process documentation, and issue tracking across client engagements
• Using digital tools, audit software, and data analysis techniques to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Building commercial awareness by learning client operations, industry practices, and reporting requirements
• Understanding the importance of responsible Information Management, including Information Security and Data Protection
• Ensuring correct Information Security Management practices

What You Must Have

• At least 80% of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration completed, or graduated.
• At least 1 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Learning mindset and ownership of development;
• Active listening, questioning, and clear idea expression;
• Gathering information, analyzing facts, and spotting patterns;
• Adapting to varied clients, teams, and scope changes;
• Building commercial awareness and understanding business operations;
• Applying audit standards, code of conduct, and independence requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to ethnicity; creed; color; religion; national origin; age; disability; neurodiversity; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; marital status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an inclusive organization and an equal opportunity employer.

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.