Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Risk

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

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 digital assurance at PwC, you will focus on providing assurance services over clients' digital environment, including processes and controls, cyber security measures, data and AI systems, and their associated governance, to help organisations and their stakeholders build trust in their technology while complying with relevant regulations.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

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

Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Minimum Degree Required:  

Bachelor’s Degree  

Required Fields of Study:  

One of the following: 

 

Bachelor's Degree in  

Accounting,  

Management Information Systems 

Management Information Systems & Accounting 

Computer and Information Science 

Computer and Information Science & Accounting 

Information Science 

Computer Science  

IT 

Business Information Systems (BIS) 

Accounting Information Systems (AIS) 

Accounting & Technology 

Technology 

 

Minimum Years of Experience:  

4 years of business process or IT controls auditing experience 

 

Oral and written proficiency in English required 

Skills Required 

Proficient communication skills 

Proficient and confident in English reading, writing and oral communication skills 

Team player, committed to providing high quality, taking on new experiences, learning new skills, providing direction to staff, taking feedback from superiors, and maintaining timelines 

Digitally skilled to use common applications, including Google & Microsoft Suites and Adobe Acrobat, basic skills in Alteryx and Power BI 

Able to coach and supervise associates 

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:  

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of providing services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes, including business process and IT management controls, which includes a proven record of success with facilitating and completing deliverables involving the following: 

Financial reporting and information technology risks, processes and controls; 

Current and emerging technologies which may include: Oracle, SAP, Oracle Database, web development tools, virtualization, UNIX, Linux, and security technologies; COSO Framework, CoBIT and/or other leading business and IT control frameworks; and,  

Key domains of information technology general controls, including change management, access to programs and data, computer operations and systems development. 

Identifying key risks and controls, knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley readiness, controls optimization, including the configuration of controls around security, business process and within IT environments; 

Applying internal control principles and business/technical knowledge working experience applying professional skepticism skills; 

Leading the execution of a work program and practice aid, as well as perform assessments, using PwC's proprietary or other relevant tools to evaluate controls, security, SOD, and potential for optimization; 

Exhibiting project management skills, including developing project plans, budgets, and deliverables schedules; 

Creating a positive environment, monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations, and respecting the work-life quality of team members. This includes providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner and keeping leadership informed of progress; and, 

Interacting with clients on solutions and executing projects on client engagements, forming client relationships and demonstrating an understanding of the client's business. 

 

 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

0. Global: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Credential - Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) (preferred)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing Methodologies, Cloud Engineering, Communication, Compliance and Governance, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Auditing, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Cybersecurity Governance, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Data Quality, Data Quality Assessment, Data Quality Assurance Testing, Data Validation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Governance Framework, Inclusion, Information Assurance {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

English

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

abril 16, 2025