PwC Audit Academy Associate in Financial Services - Brussels

Job description

Bring your talent. Learn new skills at lightning-speed. Join the PwC Audit Academy.

Are you looking to jump-start your career in auditing? What if we told you that you could learn in one year what would otherwise take two to master? That’s what our PwC Audit Academy. is about. Focus on interesting and challenging tasks while all the straightforward, less challenging ones are automated or delegated to specialised competence centres. The result? Accelerated learning, more meaningful work and more fun. Think you have what it takes? Join our PwC Audit Academy and get ready for lightning-speed learning.

Your impact

As a Junior Auditor in Financial Services, you’ll make an impact by:

• Receiving an interesting client portfolio of rapidly evolving financial institutions and/or insurance companies.
• Working often at your clients’ offices and having a lot of client contact.
• Learning about your clients’ businesses and internal control processes.
• Identifying the risks they’re facing, including the impact of key environmental, social and governance issues.
• Auditing the balance sheets and profit and loss accounts of your clients by taking responsibility for specific accounts such as investments, loans, deposits, debt instruments, provisions, premiums, claims and other or more complex financial instruments.
• Also being involved as an ‘integrated auditor’ in the review of the companies’ performance on environmental, social, and governance KPIs such as greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, waste, diversity, human rights, etc.
• Performing specific analyses on (new) financial or non-financial topics initiated by your clients or by the regulator.
• Learning from different experts and specialists from other departments (IT, valuation, sustainability, tax, actuaries, etc.).
• Reviewing financial reporting, as well as sustainability or non-financial reporting.
• Working with data analytics and robotic tools to process data in an efficient way.
• Developing your own data analytics and robotic tools.
• Discussing with your team to share ideas and keep learning and growing.
• Working in a changing environment (clients, location, tasks and colleagues) and gaining valuable experience.

Who are you?

About you

• You have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation or finance and insurance, or a master’s in (applied) economics, accountancy, law, business economics, business engineering, civil engineering or another discipline with a relevant economic major, possibly via a second master degree - for auditors, we ask that your degree syllabus includes a solid basic course in accountancy, preferably with a number of financial analysis subjects.
• You will graduate at the end of this academic year or have up to two years’ professional experience.
• You are a born team player who likes to take initiative.
• You have a critical, analytical and open mind.
• You are client-oriented and an outstanding communicator.
• You are eager to keep learning and developing with a view to continued growth.
• You are interested in the financial sector. 
• You have a strong interest and basic knowledge of sustainability trends and key concepts.
• You are fluent in Dutch and/or French, with a good written and spoken knowledge of English.

What we offer?

Life at PwC Belgium

Our culture and workplace are something we’re proud of. Here’s a sneak peek at what life at PwC looks like:

• Flexible work patterns:Achieve the perfect balance between office and home life with our flexible hybrid work arrangements and family-friendly schemes.
• Lifelong learning:Grow with us! Take advantage of our diverse training opportunities and exciting career pathways to explore new disciplines and expertise.
• Flexible rewards:Tailor your benefits to suit your lifestyle with our customizable rewards plan.
• Sustainable mobility:Choose eco-friendly mobility options, from our soon-to-be fully electrified fleet to public transport, shared cars, ebikes, and more.
• Inclusive culture:Thrive in a diverse, inclusive workplace that values and celebrates every individual's contributions.
• Wellbeing focus:Enjoy a positive environment with our comprehensive wellbeing programs, engaging sports communities, and confidential support for all your professional and personal challenges.
• Global network:Expand your horizons with opportunities to work abroad and tap into extensive industry expertise within the PwC network.

Let’s build something great together. What are you waiting for?

Equal Opportunity Employer statement

At PwC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic environment. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all candidates and employees, regardless of race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our people, clients and communities. Join us in fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Additionally, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

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