IT General Controls, Risk Assurance, Senior Associate
Job Overview
Job title: IT General Controls, Risk Assurance, Senior Associate
Company: PwC
Job description: Line of Service Assurance
Industry/Sector Not Applicable
Specialism Conduct and Compliance
Management Level Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary A career within Risk Assurance Services will provide you with the opportunity to assist clients with performing assessments and providing solutions to help them prevent, detect and monitor various risks including information technology. Using digital solutions, we’re able to focus on establishing the right controls, processes and structures for our clients to ensure that decisions are based on accurate information and assure that information provided to third parties is accurate, complete, and can be trusted. You’ll be constantly learning, and your ideas will be welcomed in an atmosphere of innovation, collaboration and teamwork.
We’re a leading provider of trust in the digital world – in the eyes of our people, our clients and our stakeholders. Today’s business environment is different. More complex. More connected. Companies not only face new and unknown risks, but also new and untapped opportunities. Our team is at the forefront of this change, and we want you to join us to be a part of transforming how risk is perceived and capitalised on.
What you’ll create and do
As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include:
Provide risk management services, including assessment of technology risks
Carrying out the audit work in an optimal fashion in compliance with deadlines and budgetary requirements outlined in the planning phase
Documenting clear and concise audit evidence obtained during the execution of the audit and validate their relevance and quality of information
Conducting analyses of control deficiencies noted during the course of the audit and their impact on financial data and the overall audit strategy
Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships internally with PwC teams and external clients
Actively monitoring external trends in the areas of IT, remote access features, authentication mechanisms, threat/risk evaluations, intrusion tests and vulnerability evaluation while also acquiring knowledge on these topics
Supporting Managers and Senior Managers in the planning of audits based on a careful assessment of risks and controls in compliance with PwC’s auditing standards
Working with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements
Supporting development of more junior staff through on the job coaching
What you’ll bring to this role
An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work
A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
Hands on experience conducting full cycle risk and control assessments (planning through to execution) including ability to lead with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, HITRUST, CIS, SOC 2, COSO, COBIT
Proven ability to document processes, risks and controls, develop and execute testing programs, assess control design and operating effectiveness, and to provide recommendations for improvements
Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent client service, by building and maintaining productive relationships with both internal and external clients
Excellent knowledge of technology, IT practices and standards, infrastructure-related risks and controls in the areas of information security
Foundational understanding of ERP environments (for example Oracle, SAP)
Ability to maintain high standard to deliver projects/assignments on time
Certifications in CISSP, PMP, CRISC, CISM or CISA (differential)
Exposure to various data analytic tools (Tableau, Alteryx)
Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills
Why you’ll love working for PwC
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Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No
Government Clearance Required? No
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PwC is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
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Location: Calgary, AB
Job date: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:49:41 GMT