Digital Assurance & Transparency - IT Audit Senior Associate - San Francisco/ Silicon Valley

Specialty/Competency: Assurance
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 40%

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. In digital assurance at PwC, you will focus on providing assurance services over clients' digital environment, including processes and controls, cyber security measures, data and AI systems, and their associated governance, to help organisations and their stakeholders build trust in their technology while complying with relevant regulations.

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:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.

• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.

• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.

• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.

• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.

• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.

• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.

• 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.

The Opportunity

As part of the Digital Assurance and Transparency team you will provide services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes, including business process and IT management controls. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain rigorous standards. You will facilitate and finalize deliverables involving financial reporting and information technology risks, processes and controls.

Responsibilities

- Support controls around financial reporting, compliance, and operational processes

- Analyze complex problems and provide actionable insights

- Mentor junior team members and provide guidance

- Maintain exceptional standards in every client engagement

- Facilitate and finalize deliverables involving financial reporting

- Address information technology risks, processes, and controls

- Utilize firm methodologies and technology resources effectively

- Navigate complex situations to deliver quality outcomes

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- 2 years of IT auditing, consulting and/or implementing

- Before starting with PwC, you need to meet educational requirements to be eligible for the primary credential license relevant for practice area, such as having 150 credit hours for the CPA license in the state in which your office is located or the educational requirements to license for the Information Systems Auditor (CISA) license.

What Sets You Apart

- Preferred fields of study in: Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Computer and Information Science, Economics, Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Accounting & Technology, Accounting and Finance

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License or Certified Information Systems Auditor(CISA)

- Thorough knowledge of financial reporting and IT risks

- Proficiency in Oracle, SAP, and security technologies

- Familiarity with COSO Framework and CoBIT

- Identifying key risks and controls

- Experience with Sarbanes Oxley readiness

- Project management skills

- Creating a positive team environment

- Interacting with clients on solutions

Learn more about how 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:

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

The salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $184,440. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $212,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: