Job Description

Line of Service Assurance

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism Conduct and Compliance

Management Level Senior Associate

& Summary PwC Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Internal Audit team supports our clients around the world by enabling them to consider and obtain a consolidated perspective of their risk landscape, which can then be leveraged to support all levels of their decision making. We focus on helping organizations achieve greater risk resilience and risk management whilst building trusted relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization. We may support our clients through a range of avenues including internal audit, enterprise risk management or control framework development.

Emerging technologies and the current pandemic have significantly changed the way many organizations are doing business, making new things possible and creating new products and services. As a result, Internal Audit and risk professionals need the dexterity to pivot quickly and to keep up with the digital pace of business and possess the knowledge to provide advice and strategic assurance in emerging business areas.

Our Risk Governance team focuses on building strategic partnerships with our clients and helping them to achieve their business objectives and carry out their strategies. To successfully carry out our mandate, we work as a team to deliver solutions which will yield sustained outcomes.

Purpose-led work you\xe2\x80\x99ll be part of

As a Risk and Governance Senior Associate, you\'ll work as part of a PwC team, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Executing work that contributes to successful client engagements

Building relationships with existing and potential clients

Demonstrating critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems

Use a broad range of analytics tools, technology, digital solutions, and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.

Using straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others

Understand how organizations drive value by managing risks, implementing controls and articulating the linkage between risk and strategy

Having a strong understanding of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting pertaining to NI 52-109, and/or SOX 404 and supporting the delivery of internal controls mandates

Supporting and co-leading internal audits (business process, regulatory, etc.) from project scoping to providing recommendations for trusted solutions

Providing input on policies, management standards, procedures and plans to support adequate risk and controls practices

Liaising with industry and professional organizations to leverage leading practices for the continuous improvement

Supporting business development initiatives such as preparation of proposals

Uphold the firm\'s code of ethics and business conduct

Experiences and skills you\xe2\x80\x99ll use to solve

Previous positive experience as a Risk Specialist, or experience with Risk & Controls or Internal Auditing in a large professional services environment or within an internal consulting role

Familiarity with strategic/annual planning, stakeholder relationship management, audit planning and execution, and all other aspects of the internal audit life cycle

Demonstrated understanding of the fundamentals of a value-focused internal audit program

Proven ability to document processes and controls, develop and execute testing programs, assess control design and operating effectiveness, and to provide recommendations for improvements

CPA, CFA, PMP, MBA, CIA, CRM or recognized equivalent

Confident with Data analytics tools e.g. excel advanced user, managing large volumes of data, data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau)

Exceptional relationship management, conflict resolution, time management, and negotiation skills

Strong commitment to providing excellent client service, by building and maintaining productive relationships with both internal and external clients

Highly capable to communicate concisely and effectively to a senior audience, both in writing and verbally

Ability to maintain high standard to deliver projects/assignments on time

Keen curiosity working in a fluid, evolving and multi-stakeholder environment

A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives

Why you\xe2\x80\x99ll love PwC

We\xe2\x80\x99re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at .

Your Application to PwC

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The most connected firm through activity based working

With connectivity being a key enabler of our strategy, we\xe2\x80\x99re striving to become the most connected firm - connected to the market, to our people and to each other. We\xe2\x80\x99ve adopted Activity Based Working, empowering our people with the flexibility to choose the setting most suitable to accomplish their goals for the day. PwC professionals solve important problems by engaging in a diverse range of activities in our offices, from client sites and our homes, building connections with each other and our clients.

Putting the safety of our people and clients first

At this time, PwC does not require, but strongly encourages, full vaccination in order to access its offices. Some of our clients may require vaccination and other restrictions to be in place to access their premises. You may, therefore, be required to be vaccinated and comply with all other restrictions where applicable.

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Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

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Travel Requirements Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Required? No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

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