Risk & Reg - Internal Audit - Senior Associate

HITACHI VANTARA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a Senior Associate in Risk & Reg - Internal Audit to deliver end-to-end internal audit services across industries. You will help optimize client internal audit functions, leveraging AI and risk technologies to enhance governance, risk management, and controls.

You will build client connections, manage teams, and uphold professional standards while navigating evolving business contexts within a global firm.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits to evaluate compliance with financial reporting standards and internal controls.
• Utilize auditing methodologies and AI platforms to enhance audit processes and deliver insights.
• Collaborate with clients to build and optimize internal audit functions, addressing risks across a full spectrum.
• Implement data analysis and interpretation techniques to inform audit recommendations and strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to understand and anticipate their needs.
• Apply analytical thinking to navigate complex audit scenarios and deliver quality work.
• Manage and inspire junior team members, fostering learning and growth.
• Uphold GAAP and GAAS standards in all audit activities.
• Leverage business process improvement strategies to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Engage in project management to oversee audit timelines and deliverables.

Skills

4 years experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Risk & Reg - Internal Audit - Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in delivering end-to-end internal audit services to clients across various industries. Within our Risk Consulting practice, you will help clients optimize their internal audit functions, leveraging AI and other risk technologies to address a full spectrum of risks. This role involves evaluating compliance with regulations and assessing governance and risk management processes to enhance the credibility and reliability of financial statements and internal controls.

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 while embracing ambiguity. In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will utilize a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems, contributing to the firm’s overall business strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving, while upholding professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive internal audits to evaluate compliance with financial reporting standards and internal controls


• Utilizing auditing methodologies and AI platforms to enhance audit processes and deliver insights


• Collaborating with clients to build and optimize internal audit functions, addressing the full spectrum of risks


• Implementing data analysis and interpretation techniques to inform audit recommendations and strategies


• Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to understand and anticipate their needs


• Applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex audit scenarios


• Managing and inspiring junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth


• Upholding professional and technical standards, including GAAP and GAAS, in all audit activities


• Leveraging business process improvement strategies to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness


• Engaging in project management to oversee audit timelines and deliverables

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree


• At least 4 years of 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 business process improvement techniques


• Demonstrating proficiency in financial reporting and analysis


• Navigating complex internal audit environments


• Excelling in stakeholder management and communication


• Embracing change and learning agility