PwC Audit Academy Associate in Industry - Gent

Position: PwC Audit Academy Associate in Industry - Gent - September 2026
** Line of Service
** Assurance
* * Industry/Sector
** Not Applicable
** Specialism
* * Assurance
* * Management Level
** Associate
* * Job Description & Summary
**** Bring your talent. Learn new skills at lightning-speed. Join the** **.
**** Your impact
** As a Junior Auditor in Industry, you’ll make an impact by:
* Receiving an interesting client portfolio of rapidly evolving companies in a variety of industries, some of  which quoted 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 cash, fixed assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, revenue and expenditures.
* 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.
** About you
*** You have a master’s degree in accounting, taxation or finance and insurance, or a master’s in (applied) economics, accountancy, 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 are a born team player who likes to take the  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 a diverse range of industries, including retail & consumer, pharma, manufacturing, entertainment & media, transport & logistics, and more.
* 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.
** 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.
** Equal Opportunity Employer statement
** At PwC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic environment.…