PricewaterhouseCoopers

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Risk

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Job Description & Summary

We believe that challenges are better solved together. That's why you'll join a diverse, global community of solvers - an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. With us, you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values, and where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.

Our Risk Services Practice provides an invaluable safeguard in today’s complex operating environment with insights and independent assurance. We work with clients to deliver business control to help them to protect and strengthen every aspect of their business from people to performance, systems to strategy, business plans to business resilience. We help clients manage, mitigate and control risks from potential cybersecurity breaches to possible breaks in the supply chain. We assess and prepare businesses by looking into their technology, finance, data analytics, regulatory requirements, data security and privacy, internal audit, and the third parties our clients rely on, to help clients deliver quality results and meet their strategic objectives.

How will you value-add?

You will be a part of PwC’s Risk Services – Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT controls advisory for Internal Audit and SOX), and you will experience a dynamic and fast-paced working environment where we drive Internal Audit innovation - merging the skills of our people with a robust, leading edge Internal Audit approach and state-of-the-art technology.

As an experienced Manager, you will make an impact by working closely with Partners, Directors, Senior Managers and staff to apply your knowledge and experience in delivering our services and motivating our team members. You will build valuable relationships with colleagues and clients and develop strong capabilities from formal training and working with highly talented and competent seniors and colleagues. Together we can build trust in society and solve important problems.

You will work as part of a team of subject matter experts with extensive industry experiences to deliver Internal Audit, Sarbanes Oxley and Pre-IPO Internal Controls services with a specific experiential focus on IT review areas and related advisory services. You will thrive in a collaborative and innovative culture at a workplace. You are also passionate in leading and mentoring team members to develop their Internal Audit and other related competencies. 

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Act as a team manager and/or individual contributor on governance, risk management and SOX controls advisory projects, as well as internal audits, internal controls and IT general controls reviews for our clients in various industries (including, but not limited to, Consumer & Industrial Products, Engineering and Construction, Environmental Engineering Management, Government & Public Sector, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices, Real Estate & Hospitality, Retail & Distribution, Transportation & Logistics Solutions, etc.);
• Plan and deliver engagements, including managing stakeholders, timelines and budgets;
• For IT scope within internal audit and internal controls reviews,
• lead planning activities, including scoping, proposing and carrying out reviews in risk-based internal audit plans with deployment of tailorable pre-established audit work programmes to carry out evidence-gathering activities to evaluate the adequacy and validate operating effectiveness of internal controls for client engagements;
• oversee walk-through interviews, identification of key risks and controls and tailoring of audit / review procedures (including data analytics) to evaluate the design and validate the operating effectiveness of internal controls across various business and technology processes; Review and recommend improvements to processes, risk management frameworks and governance to address control gaps and to enhance efficiency, where possible;
• Guide and supervise teams of junior staff in the execution of assigned work;
• Develop report deliverables, including findings, with clear and concise business writing;
• Present review findings and topics of interest confidently and succinctly in the presence of the engagement team and client’s stakeholders in status update and closing meetings;
• Support Engagement Partners and/or Directors in attendance of and presentation during Audit Committee and/or Board meetings to Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
• For other IT advisory engagements, review, design and/or help implement new frameworks, methodologies, processes and controls (which may include the delivery of client training);
• Support business development efforts (e.g. preparing proposals, propositions, client meeting materials, etc.);
• Coach and/or conduct training for junior staff to develop communication, analytical and technical skills
• Develop and maintain meaningful business partnering relationships with clients’ stakeholders;

About You

• Experienced professional with a Bachelor degree (in Accountancy, Business Administration or Information Technology related fields) and/or equivalent (CPA or CISA qualified) certification.
• Preferably at least 5-7years of relevant experience in internal audit services in a Big 4 or mid-tier professional services firm or internal audit function of a multi-national or publicly-listed firm.
• Dynamic, self-motivated and driven to excel in a high-pressure environment (e.g. managing multiple deadlines and projects with an allocated portfolio of clients)
• Possess excellent oral and written communications skills to lead closing meetings and presentations.
• Good communications, analytical and problem-solving skills as well as being adept to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willing to travel internationally for work (upon lifting of travel restrictions in accordance with prevalent government advisories)
• Practical experience of using data analytics to augment internal audit or other review findings would be advantageous.
• Motivated and adaptable professional with excellent interpersonal skills to connect with internal and external stakeholders and adapt to a new working environment.

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

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Decisions, Business Performance Management, C-Level Presentations, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Policies, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Review, Controls Testing, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit, Finance Target Operating Model, Finance Transformation, Financial Reporting, Fraud Detection, Fraud Prevention {+ 22 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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