Line of Service
Assurance

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Conduct and Compliance

Management Level
Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary
A career in our External Audit Process Assurance practice, 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.

Our team helps organisations navigate the increasingly complex reporting environments by improving internal controls and increasing confidence in the quality of the information produced by their internal systems. We focus on the design, documentation, and operations of controls around the financial reporting process, including financial business process and Information Technology management controls.

The Opportunity

As an Information Technology Audit Senior Associate, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that'll elevate your career. Your role will include, but isn't limited to:

• Provide certification services, including the assessment of technology risks, leveraging control frameworks (COSO, COBIT)
• Participate in audits of IT Controls, testing of automated and manual business process controls, internal audits with an IT focus, Service Organization Control audits, ISO 27001 certification and projects in the general IT security space
• Carrying out the work in an optimal fashion in compliance with deadlines and budgetary requirements outlined in the planning phase
• Consult with our clients on operational controls and process improvement
• Documenting clear and concise audit evidence obtained during the execution of the audit and validate their relevance and quality of information
• Conducting analyses of control deficiencies noted during the course of the audit and their impact on financial data and the overall audit strategy
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships internally with PwC teams and external clients
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct

What You'll Bring
Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here's what we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or business related
• Working towards one of these designations: CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, CIA, CGAP, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Proven ability to document processes and controls, develop and execute testing programs
• Strong knowledge of technology, IT practices and standards, infrastructure-related risks and controls in the areas of security and IT and IT control frameworks
• Exposure to data analytics and visualization tools
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing inclusion and diversity, as well as coaching individuals with diverse perspectives
• The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $65,600 - $109,300. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

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)

Required Skills

Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Program Implementation, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Governance Framework {+ 22 more}

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