Senior Associate - Internal Audit

PriceWaterhouseCoopers Pvt Ltd ( PWC ); Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Kolkata seeks an Associate for Internal Audit advisory. The role focuses on independent assessments of financials and internal controls, governance and risk management, including IA transformation and delivery models.

You will work with stakeholders to develop recommendations, document findings, and support timely client deliverables. Required 3–8 years experience with Internal Audit concepts, SOX, ERP/IT controls, and strong MS Office skills; CA/MBA or equivalent degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Internal Audit/Process Audit concepts & methodology.
• Exposure to SOX/IFC, IT controls and risk assessment.
• Proficient in MS-Office and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with internal audit concepts, governance and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop recommendations and root-cause analysis.
• Document findings, status reports, and client deliverables.

Skills

Internal Audit

SOX

IT Systems

Risk Management

MS Office

Education

Chartered Accountant

MBA

Any Graduate

Tools

ERP Systems

Data Analytics

Job description

IN_Associate_Internal Audit_Internal audit services_Advisory_Kolkata

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

Responsibilities:

• Experience in Internal Audit/ Process Audit concepts & methodology
• Processes, Sub-processes, and Activities as well as their relationship
• Must be proficient in MS- Office
• Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX)/ IFC Reviews, SOP’s
• Internal control concepts (e.g., Preventive Controls; Detective Controls; Risk Assessment; Anti-fraud Controls; etc.)
• Mandatory skill sets: Experience in Internal Audit/ Process Audit concepts & methodology
• Processes, Sub-processes, and Activities as well as their relationship
• Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Internal control concepts (e.g., Preventive Controls; Detective Controls; Anti-fraud Controls; etc.)
• IT System(s) in use/ ERP Environment
• Other applicable common laws (e.g., Income Tax Act 1967, Companies Act 1956, Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, etc.)
• Comfortable working on an IC model or leading a team of Specialist/ Associate
• Collaboration with the different stakeholders on the complex assessment issues to develop possible recommendations
• Documents findings and proposes recommendations that deal with root cause of issues and impact to the organization
• Should be able to assist with the timely completion of tasks, development of client deliverables and status reporting.

GRCAPM Preferred skill sets:

• Client and internal stakeholder management
• Project / delivery management
• Experience with analysis in high volume data environments.

Years of experience required: 3 - 8 Years

Education qualification: Any Graduate /CA/MBA Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Chartered Accountant Diploma, MBA (Master of Business Administration)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, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Corporate Governance, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) {+ 19 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 July 21, 2026

Experience Level Entry Level