Internal Audit / SOX - Senior Manager

Internal Audit Senior Manager

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. Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimize and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries. This includes IA function setup and transformation, co-sourcing, outsourcing and managed services, using AI and other risk technology and delivery models. IA capabilities are combined with other industry and technical expertise, in areas like cyber, forensics and compliance, to address the full spectrum of risks. This helps organizations to harness the power of IA to help the organization protect value and navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.

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, recognizing 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 Internal Audit team you are expected to provide services related to process and controls, risk assessment, and controls testing methodologies across the 3 lines of defense. As a Senior Manager you are expected to lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients at a senior level to drive project success. You are expected to leverage your specialized knowledge and technical acumen of industry-leading business trends, the firm's client service offerings, and professional industry networks to deliver quality results to clients and provide strategic input into the firm's business strategies.

Responsibilities - Provide services related to process and controls - Conduct risk assessment and controls testing methodologies - Maintain operational excellence while managing large projects - Interact with clients at a senior level to confirm project success - Provide strategic input into the firm's business strategies - Leverage specialized knowledge of industry-leading business trends - Utilize professional networks to deliver quality results - Lead and innovate processes to solve complex problems

What You Must Have - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems & Accounting, Computer and Information Science, Computer and Information Science & Accounting, Economics, Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance & Technology, Business Administration / Management, Engineering, Accounting & Technology, Mathematics - 7 years of experience

What Sets You Apart - CIA, CPA or CISA preferred - Proficiency in business process, financial reporting, and IT risks - Knowledge of IT general controls and data privacy - Understanding of corporate governance and Sarbanes Oxley Act - Experience in financial and operational fraud risk management - Familiarity with anti-corruption and anti-bribery controls - Proficiency in current and emerging technologies in controls - Ability to manage project plans, budgets, and deliverables - Communication and relationship-building skills

Travel Requirements Up to 60%