In_associate _ Finance & Accounts Ap_managed Services _ Advisory_ Hyderabad

Audit And Assurance Associate

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, optimize 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 organizations to harness the power of IA to help the organization protect value and navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.

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 programs 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:

• Operational efficiency and service delivery
• Lead end-to-end project execution, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) to guide the team and resolve issues
• Leverage technology (e.g., automation tools, AI, data analytics) to enhance operational efficiency
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
• Apply critical thinking to bring structure to unstructured problems
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct
• Perform QC reviews of client deliverables
• Run RCA and assist Managers with escalation management
• Team management
• Supervise, coach, and mentor team members to ensure optimal performance
• Manage team schedules, allocate resources, and ensure efficient workload distribution
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive performance improvements
• Support performance reviews and implement training and development initiatives
• Develop and maintain internal training modules for business processes
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and training new team members

Mandatory skill sets:

• Essential Skills
• Strong experience in procurement/P2P processes
• Working knowledge of O2C, R2R, and other business processes
• Proficiency in budget management, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced skills in MS Office and G-Suite, especially Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of confidentiality and integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a dynamic workload
• Preferred skill sets
• Good-to-have skills:
• SQL and query writing
• Dashboarding capabilities using Power BI / Data Studio
• Others:
• Conduct walkthroughs to evaluate processes, policies, and systems, identifying risks and controls
• Assist project managers with billing, team allocation and overall project management
• Support leadership in preparing fact sheets and identifying new business opportunities or RFPs

Years of experience required: 2-3 years of experience

Education qualification: CA/MBA

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration, Chartered Accountant

Degrees/Field of Study preferred: