Job Description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Manager

& 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.

In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion.

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.

JD:

Member firms of the Price Waterhouse & Affiliates network in India invites applications for Manager/Senior Manager / Director in Audit for multiple locations – Kolkata, Bangalore, Gurgaon, Mumbai.

Looking for interested candidates who are CA with experience between 6-12 years in Statutory Audit.

Should have worked with reputed India firms (candidates from big 4 firms or from industry with prior firm experience would be preferred with difference in employment less than 2 years, since he/ she was part of an Audit firm)

Responsibilities:

• Reviews all contacts or potential contacts, clearly distinguishing between individuals who can make buying decisions, those who can influence decisions, and those who can get PwC access to decision makers.

• Viewed as a trusted business advisor by key client decision makers and develops deep working relationships at the highest levels of an organisation.

• Coaches the client where relevant and assists them in assessing options, and arriving at practical and achievable conclusions that the client fully owns, always considering the regulatory environment for particular clients.

• Identifies issues clients may not recognize and recommends solutions that are appropriate for client and business/ regulatory environment.

• Leads or participates in a knowledge network (Community of Practice).

• Demonstrates leadership, passion, enthusiasm and personal dedication to the Firm’s vision.

• Demonstrates confidence and expertise in the presentation of new ideas and deliverables.

• Does not compromise on quality or professional standards; stands ground in the face of client or internal pressure.

• Defines project strategy for multiple and/or complex projects.

• Advise clients and teams on technical accounting issues relating to IFRS and/or US GAAP

• Can actively manage multiple small and/ or medium-sized engagements simultaneously, or a large multi-location engagement, involving on an average 6 or more staff and 1 or more client staff. Adopts a holistic approach to the engagement by (a) understanding the rationale for the engagement; as well as (b) making a conscious effort to understand the client’s industry and business.

• Contribute to quality reviews for technical tasks on own projects.

• Negotiate billing (Fees & Expenses) schedules and raising invoices accordingly.

• Is able to actively define the scope of the assignment so as to maintain a balance between the effort, cost and expected value addition by the client.

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the Audit Framework w.r.t:

• Sampling Guidance

• Working Paper Requirements

• Re-performance Standards

• Quality Requirements

• Social Compliance reviews while guiding junior colleagues.

• Also demonstrate ability to tailor and then use appropriate methodology / practice aide /work plan for use during a client engagement.

• Technical skills - basic understanding of SOX (have done SOX related work is desirable), knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS (desirable).

Mandatory Skill sets:

• Reinvents oneself by developing new areas of expertise to address changes in work or business environment.

• Thorough technical knowledge on Corporate Law, Accounting Standards, Auditing Standards, CARO Principles, Companies Act

• Basic knowledge of Indirect tax, FEMA and Transfer Pricing (Desirable)

• Project Management – Leading the project from the front, timely execution and completion, ability to foresee project pain areas and work out alternate resolutions

• Communication & Interpersonal – good communication and presentation skills, ability to discuss and handle senior management of the clients, connecting well with the client and team members.

• Report writing – clarity of thought, articulation of observation/issues, good command over written language

• Ability to prepare good proposals & have good networking skills

• General – self starter, highly committed, self motivated, driven by objectives and high value system

Preferred Skill sets: