Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Associate

& 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 an Associate, 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:

• Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
• Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
• Build and maintain an internal and external network.
• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

AC Kolkata

Digital Assurance & Transparency

Job Profile: Process Assurance - Process Assurance Generalist - Associate 2

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 degree.

Minimum Years of Experience: At least one year of experience in business process and/or IT auditing, auditing, consulting and/or implementing experience.

Oral and written proficiency English required.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrates some abilities and/or a proven record of success in providing services related to facilitating and completing deliverables involving 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 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: Oracle, SAP, Oracle Database, web development tools, virtualization, UNIX, Linux, and security technologies;
  
• COSO Framework, CoBIT and/or other leading business and IT control frameworks;
  
• Identifying key risks and controls, knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley readiness, controls optimization, including the configuration of controls around security, business process and within IT environments;
  
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and SOX 404 would be an added advantage.
  
• Applying internal control principles and business/technical knowledge including information technology general controls and application controls; working experience applying professional skepticism skills;
  
• Utilizing and applying a work program and practice aid, as well as perform assessments, using PwC's proprietary or other relevant tools to evaluate controls, security, SOD, and potential for optimization;
  
• Exhibiting project management skills, including developing project plans, budgets, and deliverables schedules;
  
• Assisting in the creation of a positive environment, monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations, and respecting the work-life quality of team members. This includes providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner and keeping leadership informed of progress; and,
  
• Interacting with clients on solutions and executing projects on client engagements, forming client relationships and demonstrating an understanding of the client's business.
  

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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