Assurance - Associate 2 - Kolkata - 2026

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.

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.

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.

Role Overview

Designation: Associate 2 Work with experienced consulting teams on complex business problems from strategy to execution Key Responsibilities: Support PwC's core assurance and risk assurance services to clients Understand and manage workflows from initiation to completion using firm tools Collaborate across teams; demonstrate creativity, initiative & timely delivery Maintain quality checks per firm guidelines Follow PwC policies and meet deadlines effectively Participate in training, coaching, and continuous development Communicate effectively with internal & client engagement teams Required Skills & Qualifications: Qualified Chartered Accountant (July ‘25, Dec ‘25, Mar ’26 pass out) Understanding of audit concepts and regulations Proficient in Microsoft Office & Adobe Acrobat Strong written & verbal communication skills (global team interactions) Team player with commitment to quality and timeliness Self-motivated, proactive in learning and personal development Why PwC? Innovative problem-solving and societal impact Access to global experts, resources, and emerging technologies Comprehensive training, mentorship, and growth opportunities Inclusive, collaborative culture valuing diverse perspectives Skill development and varied business exposure