Digital Assurance - System Transformation Data - Manager

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 data, analytics and technology solutions at PwC will assist clients in developing solutions that help build trust, drive improvement, and detect, monitor, and predict risk. Your work will involve using advanced analytics, data wrangling technology, and automation tools to leverage data and focus on establishing the right processes and structures to enable our clients to make efficient and effective decisions based on accurate information that is complete and trustworthy.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firms code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  

• Experience / Exposure to System Transformation (Pre / Post Implementation)Projects for Audit / Non-Audit clients
• Understanding Data Migration, data governance and data analytics.
• Ability to leverage and possess hands-on working knowledge of visualization software such as Power BI.
• Applying knowledge of data analysis and manipulation products like SQL, Alteryx, Python, and Databricks.
• Engaging in regulation, workforce, financial reporting, and automation.
• Managing complex internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Thriving in a dynamic consulting environment, with a desire to grow within this setting.
• Managing client engagements and internal projects, including budgets, risks, and quality assurance.
• Preparing reports and deliverables for clients and other stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
• Identifying and pursuing business opportunities, supporting line management in proposal development, and managing, coaching, and supporting team members.
• Supporting team with engagement scoping and planning activities.
• Coaching team members in task completion.
• Performing advanced data analysis to support test procedures.
• Collaborating effectively with local and regional teams and clients.
• Supporting team in drafting client deliverables for review by Engagement Leaders.
• Managing project economics for engagement teams.
• Conducting basic review activities and providing coaching to junior team members.
• Demonstrates strong critical-thinking ability to evaluate not just the presence of documentation but its quality, clarity, and completeness—proactively identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement.
  
  

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of financial risk management, operational risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI) and Microsoft suite tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with major ERPs such as SAP, Oracle, and/or technology security management.
• Programming skills in SQL, Python, or R.
• Accounting experience and consulting experience.
• Knowledge in financial services is preferable.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
  
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering and Business, Financial Mathematics, Mathematical Economics, Quantitative Finance, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a public accounting firm or a large corporation
• 3 years of assurance experience in internal controls and/or business process testing.
• Experience in technology risk (e.g., IT General Controls, information security).
• Previous experience in shared service delivery centers.
• Certifications such as CIA, CISA, or ITIL are preferred.
• CA, CPA or equivalent certification