Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

FS X-Sector

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career within Cybersecurity and Privacy services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients implement an effective cybersecurity programme that protects against threats, propels transformation, and drives growth. As companies pivot toward a digital business model, exponentially more data is generated and shared among organisations, partners and customers. We play an integral role in helping our clients ensure they are protected by developing transformation strategies focused on security, efficiently integrate and manage new or existing technology systems to deliver continuous operational improvements and increase their cybersecurity investment, and detect, respond, and remediate threats.

Job Description & Summary

A career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the work streams related to IT SOX compliance covering ITGC and IT Dependencies (ITAC, Interfaces, IPE’s).Thorough understanding around ITGC domains such as Logical Access, Change Management, SDLC and Computer Operations.Exposure of testing IT Application Controls (Configurable, Non-configurable), Interfaces, IPE’s, Data Migration and Platform Reviews.Provide technical support in the assessment, design, and implementation of ITGC requirements.Review control evidence for adherence to accuracy, completeness, and precision of control execution for all ITGC.Develop, implement, and test controls for new acquisitions and in-scope entitiesWork with control owners and operators to ensure quality, consistency, and operability of new and existing controls.Collaborate and build long-term relationships with key stakeholders in a fast-paced and matrixed work environment.Review test findings, facilitate the remediation of ITGC control gaps, and escalate possible critical issues to senior management within IT.Mentors and develops peer and associates, monitors their work, and takes corrective action when necessaryBuilds and maintains strong peer relationships within the team and across the organizationCoordinates work with External Auditors.

Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to work independently under general supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgmentEffective verbal and written communications, including active listening skillsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and external contactors/auditorsDetail-orientedComfortable working on multiple projects simultaneouslyIndividuals would be expected to cultivate a strong team environment and promote a positive working relationship amongst their team.Excellent Communication, written and verbal would be expected.In addition to being an exceptional individual contributor, manage engagements and relevant Teams allocated for the same.Managing predominantly offshore engagements and relevant PwC Territory teams.Ensure client service delivery in accordance with the quality guidelines & methodologies.Build and maintain client relationships by understanding and being responsive to client needs and ensuring high quality of deliverables.Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and communication skills including the ability to research and understand complex processes and effectively communicate them to interested parties

Client Management:

Develop strong working relationships with the client and onshore client teams.Maintain excellent rapport and proactive communication with the stakeholders and client.

Operational excellence:

Suggest ideas on improving engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service.Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures.

People related:

Display teamwork, integrity, and leadership. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements.Foster teamwork and innovation.Utilize technology & tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery.Conduct workshops and technical training sessions for team members.Contribute to the learning & development agenda and knowledge harnessing initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science Engineering, or Finance PreferredB.E., B. TECH, M. TECH, MCA, BCA, CA, MBAExperience in technology audit, risk management, compliance, consulting, or information securityExcellent knowledge of IT General Controls, automated and security controls.Knowledge of security measures and auditing practices within various operating systems, databases, and applicationsExperience in auditing financial applications, cyber security practices, privacy, and various infrastructure platforms such as Unix, Linus, Windows, SQL Server, Oracle DatabasesKnowledge and concepts of auditing of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure and Google Cloud)Experience designing continuous auditing and monitoring tools and techniques is a plus.Good understanding of CoBIT 5 Domains of Access Management, SLDC & Change and Computer Operations and Control Design and Testing of SOX IT General Controls (ITGC) and/or IT Application Controls (ITAC)Experience in identifying control gaps and communicating audit findings and control redesign recommendations to Management/ClientsKnowledge of regulations impacting privacy, integrity, and availability of clients PII.Functional knowledge of major ERP suites (like SAP, Dynamics, Oracle EBS)Understanding of audit concepts and regulationsRequired overall experience in testing/reviewing and implementation of ITGC controls, CoBit 5 and developing COSO frameworkCandidates with 3-5 years of relevant experience in similar role, preferably with a “Big 4” or equivalentChartered Accountant (would be added advantage)

Certification(s) preferred:

CISA / CISM / CRISC / CISSP / ISO 27001 LA certifications

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Mandatory skill sets- ITGC
Preferred skill sets - Cyber Security
Year of experience required -5-8 years
Qualifications- BE/Btech/MBA/MCA/Mtech/MSc/Bsc

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)

Required Skills

ITGC

Optional Skills

Cybersecurity

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date