Audit and Assurance - Data, Analytics and Technology Solutions - Associate

PwC Acceleration Center India; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking an Audit and Assurance Associate focused on Data, Analytics and Technology Solutions. You will help enhance the credibility of financial statements and internal controls for diverse stakeholders using analytics, data wrangling, and automation.

You will learn, collaborate with global teams, and progressively own development while delivering quality work in client engagements across advisory, assurance, tax, and business services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and proficiency in English (oral and written).
• Experience or exposure to audit and assurance practices, data analytics, and automation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in development and implementation of data‑driven solutions to enhance audit and assurance processes
• Utilizing advanced analytics and data wrangling tools to support decision‑making and risk assessment
• Collaborating with team members to evaluate financial statements and internal controls for accuracy and compliance
• Applying programming skills in Python, R, and Java to automate data analysis tasks
• Engaging in business process improvement initiatives to optimize audit efficiency and effectiveness
• Leveraging Microsoft Power BI and other visualization tools to create insightful reports and dashboards
• Supporting the integration of technology solutions to improve data reliability and accessibility
• Participating in client engagements to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions
• Developing a foundational understanding of professional and technical standards in audit and assurance
• Building a personal brand by consistently delivering quality work and contributing to team success

Skills

Python

R

Java

Power BI

Alteryx

Data wrangling

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS & Accounting, Computer/Information Science, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

Oracle Applications

IBM Db2

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India 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 Audit and Assurance - Data, Analytics and Technology Solutions - Associate, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the credibility and reliability of financial statements and internal controls for a diverse range of stakeholders. Within our Assurance practice, you will assist clients in developing solutions that build trust, drive improvement, and detect, monitor, and predict risk. Your work will involve leveraging advanced analytics, data wrangling technology, and automation tools to enable clients to make informed decisions based on accurate and trustworthy information.

As an Associate, you will focus on learning and contributing to client engagements while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will be expected to adapt to working with various clients and team members, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for growth. In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will take ownership of your development, consistently deliver quality work, and build a personal brand that opens doors to future opportunities. Embrace the chance to deepen your technical skills and understanding of the business context, while upholding professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development and implementation of data-driven solutions to enhance audit and assurance processes
• Utilizing advanced analytics and data wrangling tools to support decision‑making and risk assessment
• Collaborating with team members to evaluate financial statements and internal controls for accuracy and compliance
• Applying programming skills in languages such as Python, R, and Java to automate data analysis tasks
• Engaging in business process improvement initiatives to optimize audit efficiency and effectiveness
• Leveraging Microsoft Power BI and other visualization tools to create insightful reports and dashboards
• Supporting the integration of technology solutions to improve data reliability and accessibility
• Participating in client engagements to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions
• Developing a foundational understanding of professional and technical standards in audit and assurance
• Building a personal brand by consistently delivering quality work and contributing to team success

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems & Accounting, Computer and Information Science, Computer and Information Science & Accounting, Information Science, Economics, Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance & Technology, Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Accounting & Technology, Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematical Statistics and/or other relevant degree
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Utilizing Alteryx for automation and data processing
• Developing solutions using Python and R programming languages
• Excelling in data visualization with Microsoft Power BI
• Applying intellectual curiosity to drive business process improvement
• Analyzing financial risk using Oracle Applications and IBM Db2
• Demonstrating proficiency in data wrangling and analysis
• Adapting to diverse client needs and team dynamics