RandR - Internal Audit - Accounting And Finance Senior Associate

PwC; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India seeks a Senior Associate in Internal Audit - Accounting & Finance to work across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services, delivering end-to-end internal audit services for diverse clients. You will leverage AI and risk technologies to strengthen internal controls and recommendations.

You will build client relationships, mentor junior staff, and help teams navigate complex processes while growing your technical skills and personal brand within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting and internal controls, including project accounting in capital projects.
• Oral and written proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits to evaluate compliance with regulations and assess governance and risk management processes.
• Utilize auditing methodologies and AI platforms to enhance internal audit services and address the full spectrum of risks.
• Build meaningful client connections and manage relationships to deliver quality audit services.
• Mentor junior team members to foster growth and enhance audit capabilities.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations for business process improvement.
• Develop and transform internal audit functions using innovative technologies and delivery models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize internal controls and protect organizational value.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Client relationship

English proficiency

Education

CPA or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description:

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism Business Controls

Management Level Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

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

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent or Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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