Senior Manager - Risk Assurance

PwC ,
London, Greater London

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Job Description

Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Assurance Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career within Risk Assurance Compliance and Analytics services, will provide you with the opportunity to assist clients in developing analytics and technology solutions that help them detect, monitor, and predict risk. Using advanced technology, we're able to focus on establishing the right controls, processes and structures for our clients to ensure that decisions are based on accurate information and assure that information provided to third parties is accurate, complete, and can be trusted. Job Responsibilities: The firm provides a wide range of services to help organisations solve business issues, identify and maximise opportunities. Our industry specialisation enables us to identify trends and customise solutions for each sector of interest. Each line of service is staffed with highly qualified, experienced professionals and leaders in our profession. These resources, combined with our global network, allow us to provide the support needed wherever we may be located. Working with our leading clients in key industries in the Risk Assurance team, you will focus on providing services related to enhancing the value and effectiveness of the internal audit function. This requires an understanding of an organisation's objectives, risks, risk management priorities, regulatory environment, and the diverse needs of critical stakeholders including executive management, the board, employees, and shareholders. These needs determine the risk profile of the organization and the strategic focus, organisation, resources and practices required of its internal audit department. Areas where our Risk Assurance practice can bring value to an organisation include: * Leveraging industry and technical expertise to assist management to address more effectively risks associated with their business * Advising management to design and implement internal control system addressing the global and China stakeholder expectations as well as risk considerations * Assisting management in the assessment of project risks and controls * Enhancing internal audit functions to further align to company strategy and risk * Increasing value and reducing costs of compliance-related activities * Identifying opportunities for companies to effectively mitigate risk and improve business performance * Enhancing internal audit performance through strategic internal audit outsourcing and co-sourcing solutions * Applying the concepts of Enterprise Risk Management to help companies identify, assess, mitigate and proactively consider emerging risks Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting and/or Business Administration; Professional qualifications: CPA, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CISA is preferred; Minimum of six years of professional experience providing internal audit or internal controls assurance with a reputable international accounting firm or multinational corporation, preferably the industries of IT, Real-estate, TMT, Auto, Consumer etc.; Extensive knowledge and a proven record of success in managing aspects of the Internal Audit process, control evaluation and testing methodologies, and other Financial and Operational Internal Control methodologies and terminology e.g. COSO; Strong working knowledge and understanding of compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls; Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English and Chinese; Effective project management, interpersonal and influencing skills are essential; and Flexibility to travel to out-of-town engagements. Not Applicable Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Up to 60% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date