Assurance Operations - Senior 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 other assurance services at PwC will focus on providing assurance services to organisations in respect of other laws and regulations (excluding statutory financial statement audits). Working in this area, you will have knowledge of particular industry or local/international non-audit assurance requirements/practices.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Skills

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

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firms code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Assurance Operations team you facilitate resource allocation, budget management, and operational compliance. As a Senior Manager, you lead strategic advising, influence decision-making, and develop top-performing teams to support organizational goals. You manage multiple priorities, liaise with different departments, and facilitate transparency and accuracy in reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Secure the allocation of resources and manage budgets
• Lead strategic advising and influence key decision-making processes
• Develop and nurture top-performing teams to achieve organizational objectives
• Manage multiple priorities and coordinate with various departments
• Maintain transparency and accuracy in operational reporting
• Foster a culture of compliance and operational excellence
• Utilize organizational skills to support resource management
• Drive initiatives that align with organizational goals
  
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelors Degree
• 10 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
• Bachelors/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Proven experience in operations management
• Strength in analytical skills for budget management
• Managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with compliance standards in the industry
• Proficient presentation skills for reporting purposes
• Bachelors/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.

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