Audit & Assurance - Specialised Services - CMaaS - Senior Associate

PwC Acceleration Center India; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a Senior Associate in Audit & Assurance - Specialized Services (CMaaS). You will focus on independent and objective assessments of financial statements and internal controls, helping stakeholders rely on accurate reporting while upholding PwC standards.

You will build client connections, guide juniors, apply GAAS, GAAP, and data analysis, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Chartered Accountant required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• English proficiency (spoken and written) required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial statement audits for regulatory compliance.
• Analyze complex financial data to identify misstatements.
• Apply GAAS to audits of financial documents.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver tailored audit solutions.
• Apply accounting knowledge to review transactions and disclosures.
• Monitor financial trends to inform risk management.
• Develop data visualization and transformation for audit findings.
• Mentor junior team members in audit processes.

Skills

GAAS

GAAP

Data analysis

Client management

Audit methodologies

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Chartered Accountant

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 & Assurance - Specialized Services - CMaaS - Senior Associate, you will focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements and internal controls, enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information for a variety of stakeholders. Within our Assurance practice, you will evaluate compliance with regulations, assess governance, and analyze 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, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering 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 India, 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. This position offers a chance to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing, while upholding professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducting financial statement audits to evaluate compliance with regulations and assess governance and risk management processes
• Analyzing complex financial data to identify potential misstatements and provide insights for accurate reporting
• Utilizing auditing methodologies and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) to perform thorough assessments of financial documents
• Collaborating with clients to understand their business context and deliver tailored audit solutions
• Applying technical accounting knowledge to review and verify financial transactions and disclosures
• Monitoring and analyzing financial trends to inform risk identification and management strategies
• Developing data visualization and transformation techniques to enhance the clarity and reliability of audit findings
• Upholding professional and technical standards in line with PwC's code of conduct and independence requirements
• Mentoring junior team members to foster their growth and understanding of audit processes and methodologies

What You Must Have

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

What Sets You Apart

• Utilizing Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards
• Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Leveraging Auditing Methodologies for client engagements
• Demonstrating proficiency in Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Excelling in Client Management and relationship building
• Navigating complex financial transactions with ease
• Embracing change and demonstrating learning agility