Digital Assurance & Transparency - Manager
Company: PwC
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
A career within Process Assurance services, will enable you to
assist clients in optimising control activities, organisational
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.
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. To help us
achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership
development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations
across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides
transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful
and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
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.
Job Requirements and Preferences:
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor Degree
Required Fields of Study:
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
Minimum Years of Experience:
5 year(s) of IT controls auditing, consulting and/or implementing
IT controls solutions
Certification(s) Required:
CPA or CISA
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrates extensive 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: Oracle, SAP,
Oracle Database, web development tools, virtualization, UNIX,
Linux, and security technologies;
* Core risks, processes and internal controls related to
non-financial reporting, both manual and IT;
* Risks, processes and controls related to financial reporting,
both manual and IT, in a specific industry sector;
* COSO Framework, CoBIT, ITIL and/or other leading business and IT
control frameworks;
* Relevant subject matter expertise to support the development of
thought leadership; and,
* 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.
Demonstrates extensive skills and abilities related to controls
around the financial reporting, compliance and operational
processes within a professional services firm or large enterprise a
consultant, auditor or business process specialist, including
business process and IT management controls, which includes a
proven record of success with managing the following:
* Leading IT related controls assurance or controls readiness
projects associated with external audits, internal audits and
service organization controls reports, e.g., SSAE 16;
* 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;
* Managing and coaching staff as they perform assessments to
evaluate controls, security, SOD, and execute audit procedures;
* Leading the adaption a work program and practice aid to create
tailored solutions for our clients;
* Understanding a client's business and technology in order to
identify, pursue, and ultimately win additional service
opportunities;
* Interfacing with clients on projects as well as leading the
planning and execution of projects;
* Demonstrating extensive project management skills related to IT
audit projects, including developing project plans, budgets, and
deliverables schedules; and,
* Demonstrating extensive abilities as a team leader, which
includes creating a positive environment; monitoring workloads of
the team while meeting client expectations; respecting the
work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful
feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of
progress.
At PwC, our work model includes three ways of working: virtual,
in-person, and flex (a hybrid of in-person and virtual). Visit the
following link to learn more: https://pwc.to/ways-we-work.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers
who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the
H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy:
https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national
origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity
or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran,
marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by
law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity
employer.
For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified
candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner
consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions in Colorado, visit the following link for information
related to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act:
https://pwc.to/coloradoassurancemanager. 324326 324326WD
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