Lead and perform IT audits and internal control assessments, evaluate regulatory compliance and governance, apply AI and risk technologies, analyze data to provide recommendations, collaborate on cyber and forensic risk issues, build client relationships, and mentor junior team members to improve audit delivery.
The Opportunity
As an IT Audit/Controls - Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive internal audit services to clients across various industries. Within our Risk Consulting practice, you will focus on providing independent assessments of financial statements and internal controls, enhancing the credibility and reliability of information for stakeholders. This role involves evaluating compliance with regulations and optimizing internal audit functions using AI and other risk technologies.
As a Senior Associate, you will build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate complex situations, grow your personal brand, and deepen your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality work even when the path forward is unclear. This role requires you to embrace ambiguity, ask questions, and use these moments as opportunities for growth.
In this role, you will leverage your skills to address the full spectrum of risks, helping organizations protect value and navigate disruption. You will work with a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems, contributing to the overall strategy and success of the firm.
Responsibilities
- Conducting comprehensive audits of internal controls and financial statements to enhance credibility and reliability
- Evaluating compliance with regulations and assessing governance and risk management processes
- Building and optimizing end-to-end internal audit services for clients across various industries
- Utilizing AI and risk technology to transform internal audit functions and delivery models
- Collaborating with clients to address the full spectrum of risks, including cyber, forensics, and compliance
- Analyzing complex problems and interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations
- Upholding professional and technical standards, including adherence to PwC's code of conduct and independence requirements
- Developing and maintaining meaningful client relationships to anticipate and meet their needs
- Mentoring and guiding junior team members to foster growth and development
- Navigating complex situations with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to deliver quality work
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) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Law/Legal Studies, Mathematics/Statistics
- At least one of the following: Current pursuit of or an active CPA, CIA or CISA license
- Demonstrating proficiency in IT Audit and IT Controls
- Utilizing analytical thinking for complex problem-solving
- Applying auditing methodologies in diverse scenarios
- Leveraging data analysis and interpretation skills
- Excelling in business process improvement initiatives
The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. 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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As an IT Audit/Controls - Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive internal audit services to clients across various industries. Within our Risk Consulting practice, you will focus on providing independent assessments of financial statements and internal controls, enhancing the credibility and reliability of information for stakeholders. This role involves evaluating compliance with regulations and optimizing internal audit functions using AI and other risk technologies.
As a Senior Associate, you will build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate complex situations, grow your personal brand, and deepen your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality work even when the path forward is unclear. This role requires you to embrace ambiguity, ask questions, and use these moments as opportunities for growth.
In this role, you will leverage your skills to address the full spectrum of risks, helping organizations protect value and navigate disruption. You will work with a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems, contributing to the overall strategy and success of the firm.
Responsibilities
- Conducting comprehensive audits of internal controls and financial statements to enhance credibility and reliability
- Evaluating compliance with regulations and assessing governance and risk management processes
- Building and optimizing end-to-end internal audit services for clients across various industries
- Utilizing AI and risk technology to transform internal audit functions and delivery models
- Collaborating with clients to address the full spectrum of risks, including cyber, forensics, and compliance
- Analyzing complex problems and interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations
- Upholding professional and technical standards, including adherence to PwC's code of conduct and independence requirements
- Developing and maintaining meaningful client relationships to anticipate and meet their needs
- Mentoring and guiding junior team members to foster growth and development
- Navigating complex situations with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to deliver quality work
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) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Law/Legal Studies, Mathematics/Statistics
- At least one of the following: Current pursuit of or an active CPA, CIA or CISA license
- Demonstrating proficiency in IT Audit and IT Controls
- Utilizing analytical thinking for complex problem-solving
- Applying auditing methodologies in diverse scenarios
- Leveraging data analysis and interpretation skills
- Excelling in business process improvement initiatives
The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. 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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