Graduate Associate- Assurance PwC Uganda

The role: Graduate Associate- Assurance
We are currently recruiting fresh university graduates in the Assurance line of service for the following Business Units: Audit and Assurance Services (Private Sector), Audit and Assurance Services (Government & Public Sector) & Risk Assurance Services.

The Graduate Associate role will give you an opportunity to start your career with a diverse community of solvers trusted by clients all over the world. You will learn through experience. You will also have an opportunity to apply your insights, skills and experience in delivering lasting outcomes for clients. Working at PwC will allow you to bring your unique voice and experience to the creation of solutions. The PwC experience will take your career to the next level on the strength of world class mentorship and technology.

Responsibilities
As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers helping our clients solve their complex business issues. Some of the the responsibilities for this Graduate/Assurance Associate grade include but are not limited to:
• Completing allocated tasks and deliverables to a high quality standard in accordance with PwC methodology and auditing standards. Where exceptions are identified, ensuring that these are escalated to the senior team members and the client for resolution.
• Obtaining and then applying a thorough understanding of the client’s business to your completion of assigned tasks. Demonstrating a clear understanding of the applicable accounting framework adopted by the client and related financial reporting matters.
• Identifying and making suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
• Handling, manipulating and analysing data and information responsibly.
• Communicating confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in the materials you produce.
• Following risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keeping senior team members informed of significant developments and progress on the engagement.

Requirements
For your application to be successful you need to have:
Degree Qualification as follows:
• Audit and Assurance Services (Audit / Assurance Services for the Private Sector and the Government & Public Sector)
• Degree Requirement: A Bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum of upper second-class honours or its equivalent.
• Assurance (Risk Assurance Services including Digital Trust & Cyber Security)
• Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data analytics, Data Science, Engineering with a minimum of upper second-class honours or its equivalent.
• Additional Application Requirements
• At least a credit 3 in Maths and English at O’Level
• Should have graduated in in 2024 or are completing your final year in 2024
• You are also encouraged to apply if you have already attained a professional qualification of ACCA.