Digital Assurance & Transparency - IT Audit Senior Manager

Specialty/Competency: Assurance
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 40%

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. In digital assurance at PwC, you will focus on providing assurance services over clients' digital environment, including processes and controls, cyber security measures, data and AI systems, and their associated governance, to help organisations and their stakeholders build trust in their technology while complying with relevant regulations.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.

• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.

• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.

• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.

• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.

• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.

• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.

• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Digital Assurance and Transparency team you will provide services related to controls around financial reporting, compliance, and operational processes. As a Senior Manager you will lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients at a senior level to drive project success. You will be responsible for managing financial reporting and information technology risks, processes, and controls, and leading IT-related controls assurance or controls readiness projects.

Responsibilities

- Provide services related to controls around financial reporting and compliance

- Lead large projects and driving process innovation

- Maintain operational excellence in project delivery

- Manage financial reporting and IT risks, processes, and controls

- Lead IT-related controls assurance or readiness projects

- Engage with clients at a senior level to confirm project success

- Deliver thorough risk management solutions

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- 7 years of IT controls auditing, consulting and/or implementing IT solutions

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

What Sets You Apart

- Preferred field(s) of study in: Accounting, Accounting & Technology, Finance, Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance & Technology, Management Information Systems, Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Computer and Information Science, Computer and Information Science & Accounting, Mathematics, Economics

- Managing financial reporting and IT risks

- Proficiency in current and emerging technologies

- Knowledge of COSO, CoBIT, ITIL frameworks

- Leading IT controls assurance projects

- Developing tailored solutions for clients

- Coaching staff in controls and security assessments

- Building productive client relationships

- Project management in IT audit projects

- Creating a positive and motivating environment

The salary range for this position is: $119,000 - $299,930. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $119,000 - $337,000. 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:

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:

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