- Lead projects and oversee team members during planning, execution and reporting while engaging with client contacts at all levels and working with the engagement Partner
- Become a subject matter expert on clients and own the relationship and project delivery.
- Use a broad range of analytics tools, technology, digital solutions, and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
- Assist, and learn from, subject matter specialists across financial reporting, information technology and operational risk domains
- Collect and assess client processes and controls with sufficient evidence and innovative approaches and tools
- Determine the root cause of issues and identify practical recommendations for enhancement
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships internally with PwC teams and external clients while establishing an understanding of client's industry and issues
- Actively monitor external trends in the areas of financial reporting controls, information technology, digital transformation while also acquiring knowledge on these topics and staying abreast of emerging trends.
- Assist, and learn from, subject matter specialists with across areas such as risk management, operational excellence, governance, information technology security evaluations, cybersecurity, and data
- Supporting Managers and Senior Managers in the planning of engagements based on an assessment of risks and controls in compliance with PwC's guidelines and standards
- P articipate in the coaching and performance management process of the practice by developing junior team members, and promote teamwork within and across service lines
- Participating in the development of timelines and budgets and monitoring performance
- Supporting business development initiatives such as preparation of proposals
- Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct
- Experience in internal audit, external audit, or IT audit including some of the following areas: risk assessments, audit planning, report writing, reviewing business process controls, reviewing IT internal controls, issue identification and reporting.
- Post-secondary education in a Business, Finance or IT related field
- Pursuing or Completion of certification such as CPA , CIA , CISA will be an asset
- Excellent knowledge of internal audit and controls practices and standards, and relevant control frameworks
- Ability to use data analysis tools and assets
- Confident in establishing priorities, and monitoring project delivery and resolving problems
- Excellent oral and verbal communication skills
- Aptitude for project management
- Ability to carry out multiple tasks in a dynamic and constantly changing environment
- Exposure to data analytics and visualization tools
- A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
Internal Audit and Controls Senior Associate - Toronto, Canada - PwC
Description
A career in our Internal Audit and Controls practice, within Risk and Governance services, enables you to assist clients optimize control activities, organizational strategy and policies and procedures.
You will conduct controls testing, perform risk assessments, identify process and control recommendations, while leveraging various digital tools and assets that help our clients achieve optimal operational efficiency and control environments.
Our team helps organizations navigate the increasingly complex risk and controls environment by improving internal controls and increasing the confidence in financial, technology and operational processes.
You will help organizations keep up with the digital pace of business and possess the knowledge to provide advice and strategic assurance in emerging business areas.
And for financial processes, you will focus on the design, documentation, and operations of controls around the financial reporting process, including financial business process and Information Technology management controls.
Purpose-led work y ou'll be part of
As an Internal Audit and Controls Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping address complex business issues from strategy to execution.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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