Senior Associate - Process Audit

Role Overview: At PwC, your role in audit and assurance will involve providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information to enhance credibility and reliability for various stakeholders. You will be responsible for evaluating compliance with regulations, assessing governance and risk management processes, and related controls. Additionally, you will be involved in building, optimizing, and delivering end-to-end internal audit services to clients across industries, utilizing AI and other risk technologies to provide comprehensive solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Manage a team of Associates, if required, or independently deliver SOX engagements for multiple processes across clients. - Engage in conversations with clients for process discussions and conduct walkthroughs. - Prepare process flows, narratives, and risk & control matrices based on process discussions. - Identify process gaps and provide recommendations for improvement aligned with client's business processes and industry practices. - Conduct test of design and operating effectiveness, document testing workpapers, and suggest controls to enhance the client's control framework. - Support the Manager in conducting SOX scoping, control rationalization, and standardization for business processes. - Monitor project progress, manage multiple assignments and related project teams if necessary. - Meet quality guidelines within the established turnaround time or allotted budget for assigned requests. - Provide regular status updates to the Manager on the controls. - Demonstrate an application and solution-based approach to problem-solving while executing client engagements and documenting working papers. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Commerce, B.Com, MBA, or BBA. - Chartered Accountant certification. - Business experience in technology audit, risk management, compliance, consulting, or information security. - Experience in identifying control gaps and communicating audit observations and recommendations to Engagement Team/End Clients. - Functional knowledge of major ERP suites like SAP, Dynamics, Oracle EBS. - Understanding of audit concepts and regulations. - Preferably 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, ideally with a Big 4 or equivalent firm. Additional Company Details (if present): The company focuses on developing strong client relationships, promoting teamwork, and maintaining operational excellence. You will be expected to work independently under general supervision, demonstrate effective communication skills, establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and external auditors, and contribute to the learning & development of the team. Certification preferences include CA, CPA, or CIA.,