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. Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries. This includes IA function setup and transformation, co-sourcing, outsourcing and managed services, using AI and other risk technology and delivery models. IA capabilities are combined with other industry and technical expertise, in areas like cyber, forensics and compliance, to address the full spectrum of risks. This helps organisations to harness the power of IA to help the organisation protect value and navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.
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.
Skills
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.
Requirements
Job Description:
Professional responsibilities for this senior associate position include but are not limited to:
- Understanding control standards and requirements in accordance with ISO 27001 and the AICPA Trust Services Categories, as well as corresponding control testing strategies;
- Understanding of public accounting practices and internal audit processes, including, technology and tools for planning testing and reporting;
- Crafting Service Organization Control (SOC) and/or ISO 27001 reporting;
- Understanding information technology general controls concepts in the areas of system development, change management, computer operations and access to programs and data;
- Identifying and assessing business process controls and linkage to IT systems;
- Developing a detailed audit work plan for the auditable area
- Driving IT security fundamentals across multiple domains including security management, security architecture, access control, application development, operations security, physical security, cryptography, networking, business continuity planning, etc;
- Performing testing activities for compliance and third-party attestation projects, such as SOC, ISO, Hitrust;
- Delivering regular status reports to IA management;
- Participating in training to further enhance IA knowledge and maintain any CPE requirements;
- Demonstrating agility and working across a range of different subjects and internal audit projects, clients and initiatives;
- Communicating risk findings, verbally and written, to clients in a pragmatic and helpful manner;
- Building meaningful relationships with clients through client engagements and networking;
- Managing and delivering against deadlines while working on multiple projects;
- Coaching more junior team members and reviewing their work; and
- Applying professional skepticism skills.
Preferred Knowledge/ Skills
- Critical thinking, curiosity and a questioning mind.
- Ability to understand an end-to-end process and identify business risks, as well as areas for process improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of management.
- Effective project management style to keep projects moving and prioritize completion of tasks.
- Experience defining control test plans and evaluating operational, financial, and/or IT controls.
- Familiarity with auditing standards and controls frameworks (e.g., SOX, COSO, GAAP, SOC 1/2).
Additional Information
Travel requirements: Up to 20%
Flexible work hours may be required to align with US working hours as needed.
- Level of experience
- Education/qualifications
- Industry experience
- Technical capability
- Key personal attribute
- Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum Years of Experience: 5+ year(s) of external/ internal audit experience (big four experience is preferred)
- Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Fields of Study: NA
- Certification(s) Preferred: CISA or CPA.
