R&R - Internal Audit - Accounting & Finance – Senior Associate

PwC Acceleration Center India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a Senior Associate in Internal Audit - Accounting & Finance to deliver end-to-end internal audit services across industries. You will leverage AI and risk platforms to strengthen controls, while building client connections and guiding teams.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, process improvements, and adherence to professional standards. You will work within PwC's Risk & Regulatory practice, collaborating with advisory, assurance, tax, and business

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audits and risk management.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits to evaluate compliance and risk controls.
• Leverage auditing methodologies and AI tools to enhance services.
• Build client relationships to deliver quality audit work.
• Navigate complex scenarios and grow technical knowledge.
• Deliver high-quality audit solutions while aligning with standards.
• Interpret data to inform process improvements and insights.
• Mentor junior team members and uphold professional standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize internal controls.

Skills

Auditing methods

Data analysis

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business

CPA or equivalent

Tools

AI platforms

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 a Senior Associate in Internal Audit - Accounting & Finance, you will play a pivotal role in delivering end-to-end 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 in their decision-making processes.

As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and learning 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 even when the path forward is unclear. This role at PwC Acceleration Center India will allow you to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving, using critical thinking to break down complex concepts and inform insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conducting internal audits to evaluate compliance with regulations and assess governance and risk management processes
• Utilizing auditing methodologies and AI platforms to enhance internal audit services and address the full spectrum of risks
• Building meaningful client connections and managing relationships to deliver quality audit services
• Navigating complex situations to deepen technical skills and awareness of strengths
• Anticipating the needs of teams and clients to deliver high-quality audit solutions
• Interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations for business process improvement
• Upholding professional and technical standards, including compliance auditing and financial reporting standards
• Developing and transforming internal audit functions using innovative technologies and delivery models
• Collaborating with stakeholders to optimize internal controls and protect organizational value
• Mentoring junior team members to foster growth and enhance audit capabilities
• CPA or equivalent or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting, internal controls, project accounting in capital projects

Good to have

Experience working with collaborative contracts, with preference for Alliance or IPD, and demonstrated understanding of Contractual requirements:

• Deep knowledge of alliance-specific commercial models, particularly "open-book" accounting and the mechanics of Target Outturn Cost (TOC) and "pain/gain" shared risk-reward regimes
• Cost verification: Auditing "defined costs" (direct costs and project-specific overheads) to ensure they are legitimate and allowable under the contract
• Performance evaluation: Assessing whether the alliance has achieved its stated performance targets and key result areas.
• Compliance and risk management: Identifying potential risks, ensuring adherence to the contractual framework, and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Process integrity: Reviewing the selection process and commercial framework, especially in the development phase of the alliance

What You Must Have

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

What Sets You Apart

• Utilizing auditing methodologies and compliance auditing
• Leveraging data analysis and interpretation skills
• Applying knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Demonstrating proficiency in financial statement analysis
• Excelling in internal controls and risk management standards
• Navigating complex business process improvements
• Embracing change and learning agility in dynamic environments