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.
Responsibilities
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.
Business Unit Overview
A career within Risk Assurance services, will provide you with the opportunity to gain an understanding of an organization's objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organizations review and strengthen every aspect of their business, from people to performance, systems to strategy, and business planning to business resilience.
Our Risk Assurance practice provides a wide range of services and business advice including Internal Audit, Risk Assessment, Enterprise Risk Management, Policies and Procedures, Supply Chain Optimization, Governance, Internal Control over Financial Reporting, Fraud Risk Assessment, Process Intelligence and Compliance.
What is expected from you
Job Duties
As a Senior Associate, you will be reporting to Managers and above, working as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Your job duties will include but will not be 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.
Profile Competency
- Chartered Accountant from ICAI
- Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as CIA, CPA, CRMA, CFE, CGRCP, PMP, or CMA is a plus
- Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level or at least 3-6 years working in internal (Operational, Financial, Strategic) audit preferably in one of the big 4 professional services firm
- Experience working within various industry (preferred industries: Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Energy industry) is considered an asset where the candidate has performed technical
- reviews and other reviews such as inventory management, procurement, HSE compliance, Financial book closure review, Facility Management, contract and project management etc.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment
- Business development and client relationship building skills
- Demonstrating strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client/Manager.
- Background in governance, risk, and controls and are skilled in developing audit and risk management strategies and methodologies, holding an understanding of the commercial issues facing businesses and how to influence client conversations.
- Experienced in assessment and testing of design and operation of business and compliance controls
- Project management and leading engagements from end to end, including P&L management, team management, preparation of deliverables, working directly with the partner and manager on the account
- Knowledge in any Audit technologies, and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plus
- Commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
- Having strong report writing, presentation and analytical skills
- Knowledge in any Audit technologies, and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plus
- Ability and willingness to travel and work within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictate
Job Responsibilities will vary depending on the client and engagement profile. Amongst others, you will be:
- Delivering Internal Audit engagements from planning through to execution and reporting;
- Liaise with PwC engagement teams and end client as part of planning, execution and reporting phases of the audit;
- Being agile and working across a range of different subjects and internal audit projects / clients;
- Communicating risk findings, verbally and written, to clients in a pragmatic and helpful manner;
- Building an internal network of relationships with Subject Matter Experts (SME) in areas of specialism such as Cyber, Operational Resilience, Cloud computing, Governance etc. and supporting our subject matter experts in delivering insight and expertise, potentially moving towards being a subject matter expert yourself in a chosen area;
- Building meaningful relationships with clients through client engagements and networking;
- Working with a supportive group of senior team members within the Internal Audit practice to develop innovative, market leading solutions and proposals; and
- Coaching more junior team members and reviewing their work
