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. Job Description & Summary A career within Digital Assurance & Transparency services will enable you to assist clients in optimizing control activities, organizational 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. Job Requirements and Preferences: Basic Qualifications: Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree Required Fields of Study: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Management Information Systems Management Information Systems & Accounting Computer and Information Science Computer and Information Science & Accounting Information Science Computer Science IT Business Information Systems (BIS) Accounting Information Systems (AIS) Accounting & Technology Technology Minimum Years of Experience: +12 years of business process or IT controls auditing experience Oral and written proficiency in English required. Certification(s) nice to have: Public Accountant, US CPA or CISA Skills Required: Advanced communication skills Proficient and confident in English reading, writing and oral communication skills Leading teams, committed to providing high quality, applying new experiences, learning new skills, providing direction to Sr. Managers, Managers, Seniors and Staff, and taking feedback from superiors, and maintaining timelines Digitally skilled to use common applications, including the Microsoft Suite, basic skills in Alteryx and Power BI Advanced coaching and mentoring skills Set and communicate the strategic direction for audit and assurance initiatives Lead business development activities to drive growth Oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously Maintain and enhance executive-level client relationships Mentor and develop future leaders within the team Foster an environment where technology and people work together effectively Assure standards of quality, integrity, and inclusion Promote innovative solutions and thought leadership in audit and assurance Preferred Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrates extensive skills and knowledge of providing services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes, including business process and IT management controls, which includes a proven record of success with managing the following: Financial reporting and information technology risks, processes and controls Current and emerging technologies which may include: Cloud-computing, Oracle, SAP, Oracle Database, web development tools, virtualization, UNIX, Linux, and security technologies Risks, processes and internal controls related to non-financial and financial reporting, both manual and IT COSO Framework, CoBIT, ITIL and/or other leading business and IT control frameworks Relevant subject matter expertise to support the development of thought leadership Key internal operational processes of a professional services firm, e.g., engagement economics, billing and collection, performance appraisals, time reporting, personal independence and compliance requirement. Leading IT related controls assurance or controls readiness projects associated with external audits, internal audits or service organization controls reports, e.g., SOC 1 / SOC 2 Identifying key risks and controls, recommend improved controls, perform controls readiness projects and identify and assess configuration of controls in financial reporting related business processes as well as in IT infrastructures, security, change management, operations and program development #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Accelearation Center - Audit Support/DAT Assurance - Director