Audit and Assurance - Digital Assurance - Senior Associate

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

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.

In digital assurance at PwC, you will focus on providing assurance services over clients' digital environment, including processes and controls, cyber security measures, data and AI systems, and their associated governance, to help organisations and their stakeholders build trust in their technology while complying with relevant regulations.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

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

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's 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 Audit and Assurance team you will analyze complex problems and build meaningful client relationships while delivering quality solutions. As a Senior Associate, you will mentor junior team members, navigate ambiguity, and leverage your technical strengths to enhance client services in the Non-Financial Assurance and Client Asset Sourcebook areas. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your personal brand and deepen your knowledge while working collaboratively across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

- Analyze intricate issues to deliver quality solutions

- Build and maintain sturdy relationships with clients

- Mentor and guide junior team members in their development

- Navigate complex situations with confidence and clarity

- Leverage technical knowledge to enhance client services

- Specialize in Client Asset Sourcebook regulations and controls

- Conduct thorough assessments of financial services compliance

- Collaborate across multiple projects to achieve strategic goals

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- Chartered Accountant with minimum 1 year of post-qualification relevant experience.

- 3+ years of Articleship experience for qualified Chartered Accountants.

- Chartered Accountant

- Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

- CISA, CISM, CISSP, or ISO 27001 LA certification

- Understanding of Client Asset Sourcebook (CASS) rules

- Mapping controls to regulatory requirements and risks

- Experience in Client Money and Custody Asset reconciliations

- Experience in Financial Services or regulated industry

- Planning and delivering audit or assurance engagements

- Expanding technical knowledge in client-facing projects

- Knowledge of Information technology and general controls

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

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