External Audit - Senior Associate

PwC South Africa; Partido de Vicente López; Presencial; Confidencial; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PwC Acceleration Center Buenos Aires is seeking a Senior Associate in External Audit to join our team and deliver independent assessments of financial statements and related controls. You will work with global teams across advisory, assurance, tax and business services to provide high-quality audit solutions and client-focused service.

You will lead audit engagements, evaluate governance processes, and mentor junior staff while upholding professional standards and independence requirements in a

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or final semester of university.
• 2+ years of experience in auditing or external audit.
• English proficiency, written and spoken.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive audits of financial statements and identify discrepancies.
• Evaluate internal controls and governance processes for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with clients to understand business needs and provide tailored audit solutions.
• Lead audit teams, manage timelines, and ensure quality and independence standards.

Conocimientos

Auditing

External audit

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Public Accounting/Business Administration/Economics

Final semester of university acceptable

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Assurance Management Level Senior 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 - Senior Associate, you will focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information, enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. Within our Assurance practice, you will evaluate compliance with regulations, including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. As a Senior Associate, you will build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, grow your personal brand, and deepen your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality work. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will be comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, using these moments as opportunities to grow. In this role at PwC Acceleration Center Buenos Aires, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s perspective. You will use a broad range of tools, methodologies, and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems, while upholding and reinforcing professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive audits of financial statements to identify potential discrepancies and areas for improvement
• Evaluating internal controls and governance processes to enhance compliance with regulations
• Collaborating with clients to understand their business needs and provide tailored audit solutions
• Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret complex financial data and generate actionable insights
• Applying auditing methodologies to assess risk management processes and related controls
• Developing and maintaining client relationships to facilitate effective communication and service delivery
• Leading audit teams in executing audit plans and managing project timelines
• Upholding professional and technical standards in line with firm guidelines and independence requirements
• Leveraging critical thinking skills to break down complex concepts and inform strategic recommendations
• Engaging in continuous learning to deepen understanding of evolving business contexts and industry trends

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Public Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or in the final semester of university
• At least 2 years of experience
• Business Administration or Economics graduates will be also required to complete 2 accounting subjects (Financial Statements & Auditing)
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Excelling in active listening and analytical thinking
• Demonstrating proficiency in auditing and external audit processes
• Utilizing client management skills to build meaningful relationships
• Applying critical thinking to navigate complex situations
• Developing a deeper understanding of business contexts
• Interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations
• Upholding professional and technical standards consistently

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; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an inclusive organization and equal opportunity employer.