Risk and Quality Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

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

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• 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 summarising key points.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• The Incumbent promotes adherence to PwC network and firm policies, professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• The Incumbent is responsible for the execution of risk, compliance and the system of quality management for the firm.

Overview of activities

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).
• Â 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.
• Â In liaison with the internal counsel team, manage the firm s contracting, client/engagement acceptance and continuance procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant job experience in an external or internal audit role (preferably in a professional service firm).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance / Business or related disciplines.
• Professional qualification e.g. ICAN, ACCA, CIA or equivalent.

Experience Expected:

• Hands on experience in designing, implementing and assessing a compliance function in a professional service firm

Personal Attributes:

• Ambitious, mature and business-minded with strong leadership and high ethical standards
• 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.