Risk Assurance - Senior Associate

PwC ,
London, Greater London

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Job Description

Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Risk Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary The Risk Assurance group at PwC helps our clients to identify, measure and manage their risks more effectively in the areas of internal controls (including IT systems), technology, non-financial reporting, corporate social responsibility and regulatory compliance. In addition to supporting the external financial audit, our specialists also provide a variety of internal audit services and other risk advisory services depending on the individual needs of our client. Our Risk Assurance team is dynamic and growing, with new opportunities for a Senior Associate. As a valued member of the team you will be delivering services to some of the leading companies on the island, which includes some well-known international organizations. Your client portfolio will include a mix of global reinsurers and local insurance companies, banking and asset management clients, and private Client Services. Required skills and experience: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; * An appropriate professional qualification, such as CISA/CA/CPA/ACA. Candidates with other professional or academic qualifications and appropriate professional experience will also be considered; * Minimum 3 years of relevant audit experience gained working in a Big 4 or consulting environment; * Experience in performing IT audits in support of an external audit is essential; and * Ability to effectively integrate and communicate with both clients and other members of the team. Preferred skills and experience: * Additional IT and audit qualifications (e.g. QiCA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC or CIA) would be an asset; * Experience using data analytical tools including Computer Aided Audit Tools (CAATs); and * Demonstrate thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in the following areas: * Completing internal audit projects including evaluating the design of internal controls, identifying key risks and controls and developing and executing internal audit programs; * Collaborating directly with clients, understanding current issues key executives contemplate, identifying and addressing client needs through building solid relationships with clients in a variety of industries (re/insurance industry being the most beneficial), and how Internal Audit can play a role within the organization to address the risks; * Corporate Governance and Sarbanes Oxley Act's regulations and requirements; and * Creating high quality deliverables using appropriate business and technical language. Required skills and experience: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; * An appropriate professional qualification, such as CISA/CA/CPA/ACA. Candidates with other professional or academic qualifications and appropriate professional experience will also be considered; * Minimum 3 years of relevant audit experience gained working in a Big 4 or consulting environment; * Experience in performing IT audits in support of an external audit is essential; and * Ability to effectively integrate and communicate with both clients and other members of the team. Preferred skills and experience: * Additional IT and audit qualifications (e.g. QiCA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC or CIA) would be an asset; * Experience using data analytical tools including Computer Aided Audit Tools (CAATs); and * Demonstrate thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in the following areas: * Completing internal audit projects including evaluating the design of internal controls, identifying key risks and controls and developing and executing internal audit programs; * Collaborating directly with clients, understanding current issues key executives contemplate, identifying and addressing client needs through building solid relationships with clients in a variety of industries (re/insurance industry being the most beneficial), and how Internal Audit can play a role within the organization to address the risks; * Corporate Governance and Sarbanes Oxley Act's regulations and requirements; and * Creating high quality deliverables using appropriate business and technical language. 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) Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements 0% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? Yes Job Posting End Date