Audit and Assurance - Data, Analytics and Technology Solutions - Associate 2

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 data, analytics and technology solutions at PwC will assist clients in developing solutions that help build trust, drive improvement, and detect, monitor, and predict risk. Your work will involve using advanced analytics, data wrangling technology, and automation tools to leverage data and focus on establishing the right processes and structures to enable our clients to make efficient and effective decisions based on accurate information that is complete and trustworthy.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.
  
  

Requirements

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and processing data from various sources to support business objectives.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that drive strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement data models and visualizations using tools such as Excel, SQL, Python or Power Bi.
• Support the preparation of reports and presentations that communicate findings and insights to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of documentation and data dictionaries to ensure data integrity and governance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in data analytics and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
  
  

Good To Have

• Experience in a similar role in their current profile.
• Good accounting knowledge and experience in dealing with financial data are a plus.
• Knowledge of Azure Databricks / Alteryx / Python / SAS / Knime.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, Databricks).
• Basic understanding of Power BI data visualization techniques and tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or equivalent experience.
• More than 1 year of experience in data analytics, data science, or a related role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• CPA or equivalent certification