Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Manager

& Summary

A career within Process Assurance services, will enable you to assist clients in optimising control activities, organisational strategy, and policies and procedures. You'll conduct transaction testing, perform readiness assessments, and leverage various technical Information Technology controls (e.g. databases, operating systems, data warehouses, and reporting tools) in order to help our clients achieve optimal operational efficiency.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Job Profile: Process Assurance - Process Assurance Generalist - Manager

Job Requirements and Preferences

Minimum Degree Required: Chartered Accountant or Bachelors Degree

Required Fields of Study: Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Economics, Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, and/or other relevant degrees.

Credential Required: Chartered Accountant, CISA

Minimum Years of Experience: Seven years of relevant experience (auditing and business process auditing, IT controls auditing, consulting and/or implementing IT solutions)

Oral and written proficiency in English required.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrates extensive skills and knowledge of providing services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes, including business process and IT management controls, which includes a proven record of success with managing the following:

• Ability to effectively perform the technical components of risk assessments to identify areas of risk within client's business i.e., understanding of clients' business, Risk Control Matrix, Design of controls etc.
• Ability to perform end-to-end business process analysis (Purchase to Payable; Revenue & Receivables; Inventory; Payroll; Treasury, Asset Management etc.), test of design (ToE), and operating effectiveness.
• Ability to assess and design internal controls by applying an understanding of internal control design frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Financial reporting and information technology risks, processes and controls;
• Current and emerging technologies which may include: Cloud-computing, Oracle, SAP, Oracle Database, web development tools, virtualization, UNIX, Linux, and security technologies;
• Risks, processes and internal controls related to non-financial and financial reporting, both manual and IT;
• COSO Framework, CoBIT, ITIL and/or other leading business and IT control frameworks;
• Relevant subject matter expertise to support the development of thought leadership; and,
• Key internal operational processes of a professional services firm, e.g., engagement economics, billing and collection, performance appraisals, time reporting, personal independence and compliance requirement.
• Leading business process, IT related controls assurance or controls readiness projects associated with external audits, internal audits or service organization controls reports, e.g., SOC 1/SOC2 ;
• Identifying key risks and controls, knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley readiness, recommend improved controls, perform controls readiness projects and identify and assess configuration of controls in financial reporting related business processes as well as in IT infrastructures, security, change management, operations and program development;
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, SOX 404 would be an added advantage.
• Leading the adoption of a work program and practice aid to create tailored solutions for our clients;
• Understanding a client's business and technology in order to identify additional service opportunities;
• Interfacing with clients on projects as well as leading the planning and execution of projects;
• Demonstrating extensive project management skills related to IT audit projects, including developing project plans, budgets, and deliverables schedules; and,
• Demonstrating extensive abilities as a team leader, which includes creating a positive environment; monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations; respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress

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)

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Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date