Internal Firm Services-Risk And Quality-Internal Audit- Associate 2

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.

Professional responsibilities for this associate position include but are not limited to:

• Delivering internal audit engagements focused on business processes from planning through to execution, reporting and follow-up
• Performing risk assessments at a task level
• Evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of business process controls and entity-level controls (IT experience is a plus)
• Developing high quality deliverables in connection with the execution of the audit plan and other projects
• Demonstrating agility and working across a range of different subjects and internal audit projects, clients and initiatives
• Building meaningful relationships with clients through client engagements and networking
• Delivering against deadlines while working on multiple projects
• Providing regular status reports to IA management.
  
  

Minimum Years Of Experience

0-2 years of external/ internal audit experience (big four experience is preferred) Minimum Degree Required:

Chartered Accountants (CA) or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA)

Preferred Certifications: CISA or equivalent as add on qualification is preferred

Preferred Knowledge/ Skills

• Critical thinking, curiosity and questioning mind
• Ability to understand end-to-end processes and identify business risks, areas for process improvement
• Effective project management and prioritization of tasks
• Experience defining control test plans and evaluating operational, financial, and/or IT controls
• Familiarity with auditing and control standards (IIA, COSO, COBIT)

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