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Senior Associate (01 / 10 / 2025)

Senior Associate (01 / 10 / 2025)

PwC Acceleration Center IndiaIndia
4 hours ago
Job description

Reach out to lavanya.g@pwc.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Manage a team of Associates (if needed) or independently deliver SOX engagements for multiple processes across client(s).
  • Participate or drive conversations with the clients for process discussions and conduct walkthroughs.
  • Sound understanding of key business processes such as PTP, OTC, Inventory, Payroll, Fixed Asset etc. and the Risk and Controls associated with the process.
  • Basis process discussions prepare process flows / narratives and risk & control matrices.
  • Identify process gaps and accordingly provide recommendations in areas requiring improvement based on the client's business process and industry practice.
  • Conduct (and review, if needed) test of design and operating effectiveness, and suggest controls to improve the client’s control framework.
  • Document testing workpapers as per the defined standards and quality benchmark
  • Support the Manager in conducting SOX scoping, control rationalization & standardization for business processes
  • Monitor project progress, manage multiple assignments / related project teams, if needed
  • Meet quality guidelines within the established turnaround time (or allotted budget) for assigned requests
  • Provide regular status update to the Manager on the controls
  • Demonstrate application and solution-based approach to problem solving
  • while executing client engagements and documenting working papers

Interpersonal Skills :

  • Ability to work independently under general supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment
  • Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and external contactors / auditors
  • Detail-oriented
  • Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Individuals would be expected to cultivate a strong team environment and promote a positive working relationship amongst their team.
  • Excellent Communication, written and verbal would be expected.
  • In addition to being an exceptional individual contributor, manage engagements and relevant Teams allocated for the same.
  • Managing predominantly offshore engagements and relevant PwC Territory teams.
  • Ensure client service delivery in accordance with the quality guidelines & methodologies.
  • Build and maintain client relationships by understanding and being responsive to client needs and ensuring high quality of deliverables.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and communication skills including the ability to research and understand complex processes and effectively communicate them to interested parties

    • Client Management :

  • Develop strong working relationships with the client and onshore client teams.
  • Maintain excellent rapport and proactive communication with the stakeholders and client.

    • Operational excellence :

  • Suggest ideas on improving engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service.
  • Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures.

    • People related :

  • Display teamwork, integrity, and leadership. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements.
  • Foster teamwork and innovation.
  • Utilize technology & tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery.
  • Conduct workshops and technical training sessions for team members.
  • Contribute to the learning & development agenda and knowledge harnessing initiatives

    • Qualifications we seek in you :

    Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelors / Master’s Degree in Commerce / B. Com / MBA / BBA
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Experience of business experience in technology audit, risk management, compliance, consulting, or information security
  • Experience in identifying control gaps and communicating audit observation and recommendation to Engagement Team / End Clients
  • Functional knowledge of major ERP suites (like SAP, Dynamics, Oracle EBS)
  • Understanding of audit concepts and regulations
  • Candidates with 3-5 years of relevant experience in similar role, preferably with a “Big 4” or equivalent

    • Certification(s) preferred :

  • CA / CPA / CIA
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