Risk Management Generalist - Independence Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Job Description & Summary

• At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions.
• They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.
• Our Assurance Risk & Quality team focuses on promoting and monitoring compliance with applicable external laws and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures to help manage PwC s regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk.
• To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level.

Responsibilities
As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. The PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarizing key points.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Primary Job Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• The Manager promotes adherence to PwC network and firm policies, professional standards and regulatory requirements
• The Manager is responsible for the execution of risk, compliance and the system of quality management for the firm-System of Quality Management (SoQM)
• Project manage the implementation of the firm s System of Quality Management (including coaching support to quality functions and process owners).
• Implement ongoing monitoring activities through related compliance testing and reporting of exceptions, action plans and conclusions.
• Support periodic compliance and quality reviews (regulatory or PwC network).
• Performs root cause analysis to identify and address audit quality issues.
• Facilitate and monitor implementation of remedial actions to prevent quality findings from recurring and help identify good practices as part of continuous improvement.
• Prepare required reports to assurance leadership, PwC network and regulators as necessary.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Facilitate the understanding of and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Facilitate, implement and monitor compliance with PwC network and local policies and procedures to manage risk, enhance quality control and comply with law, regulation and professional standards.
• Address practice inquiries on conflict of interest and independence matters as it relates to assurance services.
• Liaises with the internal counsel team, managing the firm's contracting, client/engagement acceptance and continuance procedures.
• Train other team members and the practice in general on risk and independence concepts affecting corporate and personal independence.
• Manage Independence thought leadership through the issuance of alerts and guidance bordered on local independence matters.

Qualifications

• Educational qualifications; B.Sc in any discipline (preferably Accounting, Law, Risk Management) 
• Candidates must be ICAN, ACCA, CIA or equivalent qualified.

Experience:

• At least 5 years relevant experience in the risk management, compliance, independence, ethics or 
• At least 5 years in core audit practice.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong background in Accounting Knowledge
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Hands on experience in designing, implementing and assessing a compliance function in a professional service firm.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, analytical ability and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage diverse and multi locational teams, tight deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to travel as may be required in the role.

Travel Requirements:

• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?