Audit & Assurance - Specialised Services - Associate

PwC; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India in Kolkata seeks an Audit & Assurance - Specialised Services Associate to provide independent and objective assessments of financial statements and internal controls. You will join a team delivering quality assurance to diverse clients and grow your technical knowledge and professional standards.

You will learn to build client connections, manage diverse perspectives, and advance your personal brand while contributing to client engagements and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or CA Inter (pursuing).
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Oral and written proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to handle day-to-day accounting and investment activities for multiple entities, including processing Accounts Payable/Receivable, bank reconciliation, GST/Sales Tax reconciliation, and financial statements review.
• Handling day-to-day bookkeeping for multiple clients and meeting deadlines.
• Establish effective working relationships directly with clients.
• Good accounting knowledge.
• Brief knowledge of GST.
• MS Office (Excel) proficiency.
• Knowledge of Xero Accounting Software would be an added advantage.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CA Inter (pursuing)

Tools

MS Excel

Xero Accounting

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

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 & Assurance - Specialised Services - Associate, you will play a pivotal role in providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements and internal controls, enhancing the credibility and reliability of information for various stakeholders. Within our Assurance practice, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about the accuracy of financial statements, identifying potential misstatements due to fraud or error, and contributing to the issuance of auditor reports.

As an Associate, you will be driven by curiosity and adaptability, contributing to client engagements and projects while developing your skills and knowledge. You will learn to build meaningful client connections, manage diverse perspectives, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge and understanding your strengths. In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will take ownership of your development, consistently delivering quality work that drives value for clients and success for the team. You will navigate complex situations, embrace ambiguity, and use these challenges as opportunities for growth, all while upholding professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to handle day-to-day accounting and investment activities of multiple entities, which include processing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank reconciliation, GST/Sales Tax Reconciliation, Investment Activity Reconciliation, T Slip Reconciliation, Employee expenses processing on cloud-based accounting platforms and Financial Statements and Management Accounts Review.

• Handling day-to-day bookkeeping of multiple clients and meeting deadlines.

• Establish effective working relationships directly with clients.

• Good accounting knowledge

• Brief knowledge of GST

• MS Office (good knowledge of MS Excel)

• Knowledge of Xero Accounting Software would be an added advantage

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in the following field of study: Accounting or CA Inter (pursuing)

• Years of Experience: 0 - 2 years

• Good Communication Skill

• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrating proficiency in Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards
• Utilizing Auditing Methodologies and Compliance Auditing techniques
• Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Engaging in Data Analysis and Interpretation for financial insights
• Leveraging Machine Learning for innovative audit solutions
• Excelling in Client Management and Communication skills
• Adapting to diverse client needs and team dynamics

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

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