Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise 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 organisations to harness the power of IA to help the organisation protect value and navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.
Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Moderate to advanced proficiency in the development of analytics/scripts for meeting audit objectives
- Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills in areas such as data analysis, machine learning and visualizations, leveraging tools such as SQL, Python, Tableau, R, Galvanize, Idea and Power BI
- Extensive experience with performing data extraction, cleansing, transformation and analyses from a wide variety of data sources
- Design and develop data analytics routines/scripts and processes to support internal audit activities and processes
- Use data analysis tools to create repeatable data analytics scripts to support continuous auditing of critical KRIs, KPIs and audit tests for our clients
- Ability to automate and develop dashboards for monitoring and reporting
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the technical and functional requirements of audit software e.g. TeamMate, Galvanise, CURA, Isometrix, PentanaMK (MKinsight), etc.
- Demonstrate excellent understanding of business issues across multiple industries and the relevance of technologies with a view to identify, pursue, and ultimately win business opportunities for internal audit practice in PwC
- Demonstrate extensive project management skills especially in the application and adoption of technology to enable the activities of internal audit clients of PwC
- Ability to support a series of high-profile co-source or outsource audit engagements across industry sectors
- Ability to multitask across various projects and deadlines
- Ability to develop and deliver technical and functional trainings on audit analytics solutions as required; to enhance the broad understanding and use by clients
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for audit reporting/discussions with internal and external stakeholders
- Report writing, presentation and inter-personal skills including good written and oral communication skills
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Second-Class Upper Bachelor's degree
- Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Audit, Finance, Accounting or related field
- Certification(s) Required: CIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, ACA or any relevant certification
- Candidates should have at least 4-6 years of experience within Internal Audit functions ideally, or professional services / audit firms.
- Candidate must have in-depth experience of Technology processes and Technology Risk Management
- Consulting background will be an added advantage.
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Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
- Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
- Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
- Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
- Effectively mentor others.
- Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
- Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
- Uphold 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.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Second-Class Upper Bachelor degree
- Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Audit, Finance, Accounting or related field
- Certification(s) Required: CIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, ACA or any relevant certification
- Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience within Internal Audit functions ideally, or professional services / audit firms.
- Candidate must have in-depth experience of Technology processes and Technology Risk Management
- Consulting background will be an added advantage.