Associate I - Internal Audit

At PwC, professionals in audit and assurance deliver independent and objective evaluations of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information to enhance credibility and reliability for various stakeholders. Their work involves assessing compliance with regulations, governance, risk management processes, and related controls. Within internal audit, PwC supports clients across industries by building, optimizing, and delivering comprehensive internal audit services. These include function setup and transformation, co-sourcing, outsourcing, and managed services, leveraging AI and other risk technologies. Combining internal audit expertise with knowledge in cyber, forensics, and compliance, PwC addresses a broad spectrum of risks. This approach helps organizations protect value, navigate disruption, and confidently take risks to drive growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform routine bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records.
- Support general ledger accounting, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Review and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts, investigating discrepancies.
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
- Maintain supporting documentation and accounting schedules.
- Assist in preparing basic financial reports and analyses.
- Follow established accounting processes, controls, and documentation requirements.
- Coordinate with relevant teams to resolve accounting queries and outstanding items.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related discipline.
- Basic knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting principles, and general ledger accounting.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
- Effective communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Candidates with experience or familiarity in the following areas will find added value in this role: accepting feedback, accounting and financial reporting standards, active listening, AI fluency, AI-human collaboration, artificial intelligence platforms, auditing methodologies, business process improvement, compliance auditing, corporate governance, data analysis and interpretation, data ingestion, data modeling, data quality, data security, data transformation, data visualization, digital tooling, emotional regulation, empathy, financial accounting, and financial audit.

Additional Information

This position falls under the Assurance line of service and is classified at the Associate management level. It does not specify travel requirements, work visa sponsorship availability, or government clearance needs. The role is designed to support PwC’s commitment to delivering high-quality assurance and internal audit services across industries, leveraging both traditional and innovative technologies to meet client needs.

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This description provides a comprehensive overview of the role, responsibilities, and qualifications required for an Associate position within PwC’s Assurance practice, emphasizing both foundational accounting skills and emerging technological competencies.