Job Description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Business Controls Management Level Senior Associate & Summary A career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation\'s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation. 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 Senior 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: Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas. Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results. Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems. Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends. Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance. Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice. Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives. Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others. Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships. Uphold the firm\'s code of ethics and business conduct. Key skills and responsibilities: Participate or drive conversations with the clients for process discussions and conduct walkthroughs Someone working in the 2nd line or 3rd line of defence of Banks (preferably AU banks) in areas such as Risk & Controls testing, Internal Audit, Quality Audit, Process Audit or Risk Governance Compliance. Technical knowledge and practical experience of controls design, implementation, and testing projects. SOX experience includes conducting business process walkthroughs, developing process narratives, flowcharts and risk and control matrices and conducting control testing (design and operating effectiveness). Identify governance or process gaps and accordingly provide recommendation in areas requiring improvement based on the client\'s business processes Perform any IA substantive testing (test of design or test of operating effectiveness), as appropriate, to identify any deficiencies in the client\'s approaches Document and review testing workpapers as per the defined standards and quality benchmark Monitor project progress, manage multiple assignments/ related project teams, if needed. Take responsibility for various areas of the engagement, which may include: Developing materials including but not limited to writing reports, problem solving and preparing materials for clients. Supporting other team members with any other key activities for delivery of client outcomes or internal goals and objectives. Candidates should have excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and should be able to work with global teams independently with minimal supervision. Candidates should exhibit good client service skill collaterals with a strong focus on building relationships Interpersonal skills: Ability to work independently under general supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and clients Detail-oriented Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously Excellent communication - written and verbal - would be expected Managing predominantly offshore engagements and relevant PwC Territory teams. Ensure client service delivery in accordance with the quality guidelines & methodologies Build and maintain client relationships by understanding and being responsive to client needs and ensuring high quality of deliverables Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and communication skills including the ability to research and understand complex processes and effectively communicate them to interested parties Client management: Develop strong working relationships with the client and onshore client teams. Maintain excellent rapport and proactive communication with the stakeholders and clients. Operational excellence: Suggest ideas on improving engagement productivity, including through the use of technology, and identify opportunities for improving client service. Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures. People related: Display teamwork, integrity, and leadership. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. Foster teamwork and innovation. Utilise technology & tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery. Conduct workshops and technical training sessions for team members. Be actively involved in team building activity for strong group/team synergy Contribute to the learning & development agenda and knowledge harnessing initiatives Minimum qualifications: Bachelor\'s/Master\'s Degree in Commerce / Economics / MBA/ BBA (or) Chartered Accountant Experience in 2nd line or 3rd line of defence of Banks (preferably global banks) Experience in identifying control gaps and communicating audit findings and recommendations to clients Understanding of audit concepts and regulations Candidates with 3-6 years of relevant experience in similar role, preferably with a \'Big 4\' or equivalent 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 Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship No Government Clearance Required Yes

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