IN_Associate_ITGC-Stat Audit_ITRA_Advisory_Bangalore

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Bangalore is seeking an Associate in Risk Consulting to perform IT assessment reviews, including IT General Controls, internal audits, and compliance testing across ISO 27001, HIPAA, and related standards. The role emphasizes delivering audit artifacts and actionable recommendations.

You should have 7 years experience in IT risk advisory and a CA/BE/BTech background; strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership to supervise teams.

Qualifications

• Education: CA/BE/BTech preferred; CIA/CISA/CISM adds advantage.
• Experience: 7+ years in IT Risk Advisory/ Assurance; Big 4 exposure preferred.
• Skills: strong communication, audit methodology, and control testing.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of IT General Controls (Change Management, User Access, IT Operations).
• Lead IT audits and assessments, supervise team members, ensure compliance with methodology.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop risk-based recommendations.
• Coordinate with governance to present findings and remediation plans.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and report status to senior management.
• Coach junior staff on audit techniques and tools.

Skills

Auditing

Data Security

ITGCs

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Education

CA/ BE/ BTech

Job description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Deals Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries. This includes IA function setup and transformation, co-sourcing, outsourcing and managed services, using AI and other risk technology and delivery models. IA capabilities are combined with other industry and technical expertise, in areas like cyber, forensics and compliance, to address the full spectrum of risks. This helps organisations to harness the power of IA to help the organisation protect value and navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Responsibilities

• ITGC Reviews
• IT Internal Audits
• Controls Testing
• Compliance Reviews
• ISO 27001 Reviews
• HIPAA/ HITRUST Reviews

Position title: Associate Experience: 2+ years Location: Bangalore Department: Risk Consulting Purpose of the Job /Role Perform IT Assessment Reviews which includes IT General Controls, Internal Audits, Controls Testing, Compliance Reviews (such as ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST etc.)

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of IT General Controls (ITGCs), including Change Management, User Access Management, IT Operations, Backup and Recovery, and their relevance to statutory and SOX-aligned audits.
• Possess solid knowledge of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and its impact on financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Apply implementation and assessment experience across leading industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST, and similar regulatory requirements.
• Understand and apply IT Risk Assessment methodologies, including risk identification, control evaluation, and testing across the end-to-end IT audit lifecycle.
• Conduct client stakeholder interviews and walkthroughs, document processes, and develop comprehensive audit and assessment artifacts.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the complete assessment lifecycle, from planning and scoping through fieldwork, reporting, and final deliverables.
• Lead and manage the execution of IT audits and assessments, including supervision and review of team members’ work to ensure adherence to audit methodology, quality standards, and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to address complex audit and control issues, and develop practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Monitor audit progress, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure timely communication with key stakeholders regarding status, issues, and outcomes.
• Present clear, concise audit findings and recommendations that address root causes, assess business and financial reporting impact, and support management remediation.
• Manage approved audit budgets and resource allocation, including task assignment, performance review, and quality assurance of team deliverables.
• Coach and mentor team members on audit methodologies, tools, and best practices, fostering continuous improvement and professional development.
• Demonstrate strong people management and leadership capabilities, with the ability to think creatively and solve problems beyond standard audit approaches.

Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex IT and data security concepts into clear, business-focused language. Deliver effective presentations and confidently communicate audit results, recommendations, and viewpoints to senior management and governance committees.

Education: Minimum Qualification: CA/ BE/ BTech Postgraduates in any stream would be preferred (not mandatory) Prior Big 4 experience would be an added advantage Experience in IT Risk Advisory/ Assurance for varied industry segments preferred Hands-on experience in statutory audit (minimum 3-4 years), including understanding of audit processes and controls, preferred Excellent communication skills - both written and oral Certifications: CIA/CISA/CISM will be added advantage Mandatory Skill sets Data Privacy Preferred Skill sets Data Protection Years of Experience required 7 Education Qualification: B.Tech Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Engineering Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

• Creating Shared Value (CSV)
• Accepting Feedback
• Accepting Feedback
• Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards
• Active Listening
• AI Fluency
• AI-Human Collaboration
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform
• Auditing
• Auditing Methodologies
• Business Process Improvement
• Communication
• Compliance Auditing
• Corporate Governance
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Data Ingestion
• Data Modeling
• Data Quality
• Data Security
• Data Transformation
• Data Visualization
• Digital Tooling
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Audit {+ 22 more}
• Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date May 10, 2026

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.