IN_Senior Associate_Internal Audit _Managed Services_Advisory_Gurgaon

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

Job summary

PwC India is seeking a Senior Associate in Internal Audit to help build end-to-end IA services, including SOX/IFC reviews, governance, and risk controls.

You will leverage data analytics with Power BI, SQL, Python and other tools to identify control gaps and drive process improvements. Collaborative work with stakeholders across industries will be central to the role.

The role emphasizes independence, client deliverables, and timely audit engagements within a dynamic advisory environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Internal Audit / Process Audit concepts and methodology.
• Knowledge of Processes, Sub-processes, Activities, and associated risks and controls.
• Hands-on experience in SOX reviews and IFC.
• Strong understanding of Internal Controls: Preventive, Detective, Risk Assessment, Anti-fraud.
• Familiarity with IT systems, ERP environments and process controls.
• Regulatory knowledge incl. Companies Act, Tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Able to work as IC or lead a team of Associates/Specialists.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze issues, identify root causes, and propose solutions.
• Experience delivering client deliverables and managing engagement timelines.
• Experience with GRC/APM tools and data analytics approaches.
• Hands-on data analytics using Power BI, SQL, Python, R, ACL.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based audits and assess design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Assist in timely completion of audit engagements and client deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate complex assessment issues and provide actionable recommendations.
• Document audit findings and address root causes and organizational impact.
• Leverage data analytics to detect anomalies, trends and control gaps.

Skills

Internal Audit concepts

SOX / IFC

Internal Controls

IT Systems & ERP

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

ACL

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

SQL

Python

R

ACL

Job description

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 forour 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 foreach 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:

Experience in Internal Audit / Process Audit concepts and methodology. Understanding of Processes, Sub-processes, and Activities and their inter-relationship. Proficiency in MS Office applications. Experience in Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) / IFC Reviews and SOP documentation. Strong understanding of Internal Control concepts, including Preventive Controls, Detective Controls, Risk Assessment, and Anti-fraud Controls. Perform risk-based audits and assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls. Assist in the timely completion of audit engagements, client deliverables, and status reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate complex assessment issues and develop practical recommendations. Document audit findings and propose recommendations that address root causes and organizational impact. Leverage data analytics techniques to enhance audit effectiveness, identify anomalies, trends, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities.

Mandatory skill sets:

• Experience in Internal Audit / Process Audit concepts and methodology.
• Knowledge of Processes, Sub-processes, Activities, and associated risks and controls.
• Hands-on experience in Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) reviews and Internal Financial Controls (IFC).
• Strong understanding of Internal Control concepts, including Preventive Controls, Detective Controls, Risk Assessment, and Anti-fraud Controls.
• Familiarity with IT Systems, ERP environments, and business process controls.
• Understanding of applicable regulations and common laws (e.g., Companies Act, Income Tax regulations, and other relevant statutory requirements).
• Comfortable working as an Individual Contributor (IC) or leading a team of Associates/Specialists.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze issues, identify root causes, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Experience in developing client deliverables and managing engagement timelines.
• Experience working with GRC/APM tools and methodologies.
• Candidate should have hands-on experience in data analytics using tools/technologies such as Power BI, Power Query, SQL, Python, R, and ACL.
• Experience in creating dashboards, performing data extraction, transformation and analysis, and applying analytics to support audit testing and continuous monitoring.

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.