Audit & Assurance - Specialised Services - Associate 2

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center Kolkata seeks an Audit & Assurance Associate 2 to join a diverse client portfolio across geographies. You’ll perform independent financial statement audits, applying GAAS/GAAP and contributing to audit reports while growing your accounting skills.

You will collaborate with global teams, develop data analysis capabilities, and uphold PwC’s standards of integrity and client service. Requires 2–4 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Chartered Accountant
• 2–4 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Conducting financial statement audits to evaluate compliance with regulations and internal controls
• Applying auditing methodologies to assess financial reporting and disclosure accuracy
• Analyzing financial transactions and statements to identify potential misstatements or errors
• Collaborating with team members to gather and interpret data for audit purposes
• Utilizing GAAS and GAAP in audit processes
• Reviewing and verifying financial documents to support audit conclusions
• Engaging in client management by addressing inquiries and providing audit-related insights
• Developing a learning mindset to enhance technical accounting skills and knowledge
• Participating in the documentation of audit processes and findings
• Supporting the implementation of data analysis and interpretation techniques to improve audit quality

Skills

GAAS

GAAP

Data analysis

Machine learning

Data visualization

External audit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or 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 2, you will engage in providing independent and objective assessments 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 the accuracy of financial statements, identifying any material 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 while developing your skills and knowledge. You will be expected to embrace challenges, ask questions, and use these opportunities for growth. Your role will involve building a personal brand, understanding the broader objectives of your projects, and delivering quality work that meets the needs of your team and clients.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center Kolkata, you will take ownership of your development, apply professional standards, and uphold the firm’s code of conduct. You will gather information from various sources to analyze facts, discern patterns, and build commercial awareness, all while appreciating diverse perspectives and fostering meaningful client connections.

Responsibilities

• Conducting financial statement audits to evaluate compliance with regulations and internal controls
• Applying auditing methodologies to assess financial reporting and disclosure accuracy
• Analyzing financial transactions and statements to identify potential misstatements or errors
• Collaborating with team members to gather and interpret data for audit purposes
• Utilizing Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in audit processes
• Reviewing and verifying financial documents to support audit conclusions
• Engaging in client management by addressing inquiries and providing audit-related insights
• Developing a learning mindset to enhance technical accounting skills and knowledge
• Participating in the documentation of audit processes and findings
• Supporting the implementation of data analysis and interpretation techniques to improve audit quality

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in the following field of study: Accounting or Chartered Accountant
• 2 - 4 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Excelling in accounting and financial reporting standards
• Utilizing auditing methodologies and compliance auditing
• Demonstrating proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
• Applying knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Engaging in external audit and financial statement analysis
• Developing skills in machine learning and data visualization
• Adapting to diverse client needs and team dynamics

Travel Requirements

Not Specified