External Audit - Experienced Associate

PwC Argentina; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Argentina is seeking an External Audit Associate to join the Buenos Aires team, contributing to audit and assurance work for a diverse client portfolio, and developing skills in accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting under professional standards.

You will gain hands-on learning and exposure to cross-functional teams within Assurance, building your commercial awareness and personal brand in a global firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration completed or in progress.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Oral and written proficiency in English required.

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.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

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.