Audit and Assurance - Digital Assurance - Senior Associate

Job Description

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. 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. Minimum Degree Required: Chartered Accountant or Bachelors Degree Required Fields of Study: Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Economics, Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics , and/or other relevant degree. Minimum Years of Experience: Four years of experience in IT auditing, auditing, consulting and/or implementing experience. Oral and written proficiency in English required. 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.