External Audit - Experienced Associate

About the role

PwC is hiring an Experienced Associate for its External Audit role in the Acceleration Center Buenos Aires. The position sits within the Assurance practice and contributes to audit and assurance work focused on reviewing financial statements, internal controls and other information used by stakeholders to assess business performance and compliance. The Associate builds skills through learning, supports team tasks and develops commercial awareness in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support external audit procedures for private company clients by gathering and organizing financial records and supporting schedules
• Perform walkthroughs of accounting processes and document internal controls, risks and test results
• Apply auditing standards and firm guidance while completing workpapers, confirmations and detail testing
• Analyze financial statement data and identify patterns, variances and exceptions for review
• Prepare clear documentation and status updates for review by senior team members
• Assist with compliance testing, process documentation and issue tracking across client engagements
• Use digital tools, audit software and data analysis techniques to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Build commercial awareness by learning client operations, industry practices and reporting requirements
• Follow responsible Information Management, Information Security and Data Protection practices

Required profile

• At least 80% of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration completed, or graduated
• At least 1 year of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English

What sets you apart

• Learning mindset and ownership of development
• Active listening, questioning and clear expression of ideas
• Gathering information, analyzing facts and spotting patterns
• Adapting to varied clients, teams and scope changes
• Understanding audit standards, code of conduct and independence requirements