Leads IT audit workstreams evaluating digital environments, internal controls, cybersecurity governance, access management, change management, ERP security, cloud platforms, data quality, and AI systems. Tests control design and operating effectiveness, interprets regulatory requirements, documents findings, develops recommendations, coordinates engagement tasks, mentors junior team members, and builds client relationships.
The Opportunity
As a Digital Assurance & Transparency - IT Audit Senior Associate you will support independent evaluations of clients' digital environments, including processes and controls, cyber security measures, data and AI systems, and the governance around those areas within our Assurance practice. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex problems, manage assigned workstreams, build meaningful client connections, mentor junior team members, and use critical thinking to deliver work that aligns with the broader objectives of the engagement and the firm's business strategy. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to audit and assurance services that help organizations strengthen confidence in their technology and compliance processes, while deepening your technical skills, expanding your understanding of business context, and navigating changing client needs with professionalism and discretion.
Responsibilities
- Leading IT audit workstreams focused on digital environments, internal controls, and technology-enabled processes
- Evaluating IT general controls, cybersecurity governance, access management, and change management activities across client systems
- Applying auditing methodologies and testing techniques to assess control design, operating effectiveness, and data reliability
- Analyzing ERP security, cloud platforms, data quality, and AI-enabled systems to identify control gaps and risk areas
- Interpreting regulatory guidelines, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements to support documented conclusions
- Preparing clear workpapers, findings, and recommendations that connect technical issues to business impact
- Coordinating assigned tasks across engagement teams while mentoring junior team members on testing and documentation
- Building meaningful client relationships by discussing issues, clarifying expectations, and adapting to changing priorities
- Using analytical thinking and digital tooling to develop insights that support transparency and trust in technology controls
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of experience
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment or the educational requirements for licensure as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting
- At least one of the following: Current pursuit of or an active CPA or CISA license
- Demonstrating IT audit experience in client service engagements
- Applying auditing methodologies for IT controls and governance
- Interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations
- Developing client relationships while navigating ambiguity
- Mentoring junior team members and reviewing assigned tasks
The salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $184,440. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $212,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
As a Digital Assurance & Transparency - IT Audit Senior Associate you will support independent evaluations of clients' digital environments, including processes and controls, cyber security measures, data and AI systems, and the governance around those areas within our Assurance practice. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex problems, manage assigned workstreams, build meaningful client connections, mentor junior team members, and use critical thinking to deliver work that aligns with the broader objectives of the engagement and the firm's business strategy. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to audit and assurance services that help organizations strengthen confidence in their technology and compliance processes, while deepening your technical skills, expanding your understanding of business context, and navigating changing client needs with professionalism and discretion.
Responsibilities
- Leading IT audit workstreams focused on digital environments, internal controls, and technology-enabled processes
- Evaluating IT general controls, cybersecurity governance, access management, and change management activities across client systems
- Applying auditing methodologies and testing techniques to assess control design, operating effectiveness, and data reliability
- Analyzing ERP security, cloud platforms, data quality, and AI-enabled systems to identify control gaps and risk areas
- Interpreting regulatory guidelines, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements to support documented conclusions
- Preparing clear workpapers, findings, and recommendations that connect technical issues to business impact
- Coordinating assigned tasks across engagement teams while mentoring junior team members on testing and documentation
- Building meaningful client relationships by discussing issues, clarifying expectations, and adapting to changing priorities
- Using analytical thinking and digital tooling to develop insights that support transparency and trust in technology controls
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of experience
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment or the educational requirements for licensure as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting
- At least one of the following: Current pursuit of or an active CPA or CISA license
- Demonstrating IT audit experience in client service engagements
- Applying auditing methodologies for IT controls and governance
- Interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations
- Developing client relationships while navigating ambiguity
- Mentoring junior team members and reviewing assigned tasks
The salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $184,440. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $212,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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