IN_Senior Associate_Internal Audit_Internal audit services_Advisory_Pune

PwC South Africa; Pune District; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Senior Associate in Risk Consulting to focus on Internal Audit, governance, risk management, and controls across financial services clients. You will help design, implement and transform risk frameworks, while coordinating with stakeholders and teams across engagements.

The role emphasizes strong project management, client communication, and deep subject matter expertise in internal audit and risk assessments within a dynamic advisory environment.

Qualifications

• Sector experience in Financial Services or Banking.
• Skills include Internal Audit, Business Process Design, Risk Management, Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning activities related to Internal Audit, SOX 404, Risk & Controls and Compliance client engagements.
• Work with clients to assess, design and implement new Risk and Control frameworks, governance and compliance tooling.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Business Process Design

Project Management

Education

MBA

CA

Job description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Risk Management Level Senior 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.

Job Description & Summary: Exciting Career Opportunity in Risk Consulting.

• Lead planning activities related to Internal Audit, SOX 404, Risk & Controls and Compliance client engagement
• Work with clients to assist in assessing, designing and implementation new Risk and Control frameworks, Sustainable Solutions (including applying knowledge of governance, risk and compliance tools), Operating processes and people models to address key and evolving risks, as necessary

Mandatory skill sets:

• Sector experience (Financial Services, Banking)
• Skills (Internal audit, Business Process design, Risk management, Project management, etc)
• Location (Mumbai)

Preferred skill sets:

• Effectively manage engagement economics and operational aspects including resourcing and reporting.
• Demonstrate strong project management abilities through effective communication and management of stakeholder expectations across all engagements within the portfolio being led.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in chosen fields (e.g., Internal Audit, Risk Assessments, Risk Intelligence and Quantification, Risk Strategy and Governance, disruptive technologies, evolving compliance regulations, sectors etc.).
• Proactively contribute and lead practice initiatives such as learning and development, employee engagement, quality, CSR, go-to market.

GRCAPM Years of experience required: 6+ years

Education qualification: Qualification (CA, MBA, CIA - - Other than engineers) Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: MBA (Master of Business Administration), Chartered Accountant Diploma

Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills Internal Audit Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation {+ 27 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 August 25, 2026