ER&CS - Internal Audit - Senior Associate

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

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking an Internal Audit Senior Associate to deliver comprehensive internal audit services across diverse industries. You will support advisory teams, leverage AI and risk technologies, and help optimize client internal audit functions while upholding professional standards.

You will focus on building client connections, mentoring others, and delivering high-quality audit work even in ambiguous situations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• At least 4 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive internal audits evaluating compliance with financial reporting standards and internal controls
• Collaborate with clients to optimize internal audit functions and deliver end-to-end services across industries
• Utilize AI and risk technology to enhance audit processes and address a full spectrum of risks
• Implement business process improvements to strengthen governance and risk management
• Analyze financial statements and internal controls to provide objective assessments and insights
• Develop and transform internal audit services through co-sourcing, outsourcing, and managed service models
• Apply auditing methodologies and data analysis techniques to generate insights and recommendations
• Uphold PwC's professional standards and independence requirements
• Navigate complex situations to build meaningful client relationships and lead teams

Skills

Internal Audit

IT Audit

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Internal Audit Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive internal audit services to clients across various industries. Within our Risk & Regulatory practice, you will help clients optimize their internal audit functions, leveraging AI and other risk technologies to address a full spectrum of risks. Your work will enhance the credibility and reliability of financial statements and internal controls, providing stakeholders with confidence to navigate disruption and drive growth.

As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate 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 even when the path forward is unclear. In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will utilize a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems, while upholding professional and technical standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving, allowing you to make informed insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive internal audits to evaluate compliance with financial reporting standards and internal controls
• Collaborating with clients to optimize internal audit functions and deliver end-to-end audit services across various industries
• Utilizing AI and risk technology to enhance audit processes and address a full spectrum of risks
• Implementing business process improvements to strengthen corporate governance and risk management frameworks
• Analyzing financial statements and internal controls to provide objective assessments and enhance credibility
• Developing and transforming internal audit services through co-sourcing, outsourcing, and managed service models
• Applying auditing methodologies and data analysis techniques to generate insights and recommendations
• Upholding professional and technical standards, including adherence to PwC's code of conduct and independence requirements
• Navigating complex situations to build meaningful client relationships and inspire team members
• Anticipating client needs and delivering quality solutions in ambiguous environments

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 4 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Utilizing AI-Human Collaboration for innovative audit solutions
• Demonstrating proficiency in Internal Audit and IT Audit methodologies
• Excelling in data analysis and interpretation for audit insights
• Leveraging machine learning to enhance audit processes
• Applying knowledge of GAAP and GAAS in audit practices
• Managing stakeholder relationships effectively in complex environments
• Embracing change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement