ITGC Senior Associate

A career in our External Audit Process Assurance practice, within Process Assurance services, will enable you to assist clients in optimising control activities, organisational strategy, and policies and procedures. You’ll conduct transaction testing, perform readiness assessments, and leverage various technical Information Technology controls (e.g. databases, operating systems, data warehouses, and reporting tools) in order to help our clients achieve optimal operational efficiency.Our team helps organisations navigate the increasingly complex reporting environments by improving internal controls and increasing confidence in the quality of the information produced by their internal systems. We focus on the design, documentation, and operations of controls around the financial reporting process, including financial business process and Information Technology management controls.
Meaningful work you’ll be part of
As an ITGC Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Provide risk assurance services, including assessment of technology risks, leveraging control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)
• Participate in audits of technology controls, automated and manual business process controls, internal audits with a focus on information technology, Service Organization Control audits, and projects in the general IT security space
• Supporting Managers and Senior Managers in the planning of projects based on a careful assessment of risks and controls in compliance with PwC’s auditing standards
• Providing on the job coaching to Experienced Associates and New Associates, delegating work, performing quality review of the work performed by Experienced Associates and New Associates and consolidating the results and reporting back to Managers and Senior Managers.
• Consult with our clients on operational controls and process improvement
• Carrying out the audit work in an optimal fashion in compliance with deadlines and budgetary requirements outlined in the planning phase
• Documenting clear and concise audit evidence obtained during the execution of the audit and validate their relevance and quality of information
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships internally with PwC teams and external clients
• Actively monitoring external trends in relevant areas of IT, that could include but are not limited to remote access features, authentication mechanisms, threat/risk evaluations, intrusion tests and vulnerability evaluation, cloud computing, while also acquiring knowledge on these topics.
• Participating in the development of timelines and budgets
Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve
• CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, CIA, CGAP, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Hands on experience conducting IT Audit and risk assessments
• Experience to document processes and controls, develop and execute testing programs, assess control design and operating effectiveness, and to provide recommendations for improvements
• Ability to effectively manage full cycle risk assessments from planning, execution, and report-writing stages and all other aspects of the internal audit life cycle
• Proven success in reviewing business process controls, reviewing IT internal controls and risk, enterprise risk, and SOC reporting
• Considerable experience with ITGC, cybersecurity, SOX, SOC and ISO 27001 engagements
• Foundational understanding of ERP environments and controls
• Confident in establishing priorities monitoring project delivery and resolving problems
• Ability to carry out multiple tasks in a dynamic and constantly changing environment
• Exposure to data analytics and visualization tools

Why you’ll love PwC
We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

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