Audit & Assurance - Specialised Services - Associate

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

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center Kolkata seeks an Audit & Assurance – Specialized Services Associate to provide independent evaluations of financial statements and internal controls, enhancing credibility for stakeholders across geographies.

You will join global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services, applying auditing standards, collaborating with colleagues, and growing your technical accounting knowledge while upholding PwC's code of conduct.

Qualifications

• Experience applying auditing methodologies and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in analyzing data to support audit findings.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Client management and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial statement audits to evaluate compliance with regulations and assess governance and risk management processes.
• Apply auditing standards to obtain reasonable assurance about accuracy of financial statements.
• Collaborate with team members to gather and analyze data from various sources.
• Review and verify financial documents and disclosures for accuracy.
• Engage with clients to understand needs and respond to questions.
• Utilize data analysis techniques to support audit findings and recommendations.
• Monitor financial trends to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Auditing

Data analysis

GAAP knowledge

Client communication

AI/ML awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Chartered Accountant (CA)

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 - Specialized Services - Associate, you will engage in providing independent and objective evaluations of financial statements and internal controls, enhancing the credibility of this information for various stakeholders. Within our Assurance practice, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion.

As an Associate, you will be driven by curiosity and contribute to client engagements while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will learn to build meaningful client connections, manage and inspire others, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources. You will be expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, embrace ambiguity, ask questions, and use these challenges as opportunities for growth.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center Kolkata, you will adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting unique challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow, taking ownership and consistently delivering quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team.

Responsibilities

• Conducting financial statement audits to evaluate compliance with regulations and assess governance and risk management processes
• Applying auditing methodologies and standards to obtain reasonable assurance about the accuracy of financial statements
• Collaborating with team members to gather and analyze data from various sources to identify patterns and insights
• Utilizing technical accounting skills to review and verify financial documents and disclosures
• Engaging in client management by actively listening and addressing client needs and concerns
• Implementing data analysis and interpretation techniques to support audit findings and recommendations
• Monitoring and analyzing financial trends to identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement
• Developing a learning mindset to enhance personal growth and contribute to team success
• Upholding professional and technical standards, including compliance with PwC’s code of conduct and independence requirements
• Participating in project management tasks to support the delivery of quality audit services

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in the following field of study: Accounting or Chartered Accountant
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Applying auditing methodologies and financial reporting standards
• Utilizing data analysis and interpretation for financial audits
• Demonstrating proficiency in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excelling in client management and communication skills
• Adapting to diverse perspectives and team dynamics
• Developing technical accounting and compliance auditing skills
• Engaging in machine learning and artificial intelligence platforms