Line of Service
Assurance

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Conduct and Compliance

Management Level
Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary
As a Senior Associate in Risk & Governance Services, you'll play a key role delivering internal audit and internal controls (ICFR/SOX) engagements for public and private clients. You'll work closely with Managers and Partners to plan and execute high-quality engagements, support client relationships, and coach junior team members-while continuing to deepen your technical expertise across business and technology risk

The Opportunity:

As Risk & Governance Solution 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

• Lead workstreams across ICFR/SOX and internal audit engagements, including planning, execution, documentation, and reporting
• Supervise and coach Associates, reviewing work for quality, completeness, and adherence to PwC methodology, including SOX/ICFR requirements and the COSO framework
• Execute and evaluate business process and IT general controls, including walkthroughs, design and operating effectiveness testing, and remediation follow-up
• Develop a strong understanding of client operations, risks, and controls, and contribute to day-to-day client interactions
• Determine the root cause of control deficiencies and provide clear observations and practical, best-practice recommendations to support remediation and control enhancement
• Apply data analytics, automation, digital tools, and emerging AI/GenAI capabilities to enhance internal audit and ICFR/SOX testing, insights, and execution efficiency
• Collaborate with specialists across financial reporting, IT, data, cybersecurity, and operational risk as needed
• Support engagement planning, timelines, and budgets, and escalate risks and issues appropriately
• Contribute to proposals and other business development initiatives
• Stay current on evolving trends in financial reporting controls, SOX, internal audit, and technology-enabled risk
• Uphold PwC's professional standards, independence requirements, and code of conduct

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

• Experience in internal audit, external audit, or ICFR/SOX (consulting, Big 4, or industry)
• Hands-on experience with:
• ICFR/SOX testing, documentation, and remediation support
• Business process controls and risk assessments
• IT general controls (e.g., user access, change management, IT operations)
• Control deficiency identification, evaluation, and reporting
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit standards and frameworks (e.g., COSO)
• Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting, Finance, or IT
• CPA, CIA, and/or CISA (completed or in progress) is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence interacting with client stakeholders
• Exposure to data analytics, automation, AI, or visualization tools
• A collaborative mindset and a demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives

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, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Audit {+ 24 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