Internal Audit/SOX Senior Manager

Job description

**Specialty/Competency:** Business Controls
**Industry/Sector:** Not Applicable
**Time Type:** Full time
**Travel Requirements:** Up to 60%

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.
Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries.

This includes IA function setup and transformation, co-sourcing, outsourcing and managed services, using AI and other risk technology and delivery models.

IA capabilities are combined with other industry and technical expertise, in areas like cyber, forensics and compliance, to address the full spectrum of risks.

This helps organisations to harness the power of IA to help the organisation protect value and navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results.

You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems.

As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate.

You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together.

Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

+ Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
+ Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
+ Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
+ Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
+ Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
+ Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
+ Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
+ Model 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 Internal Audit team you are expected to provide services related to process and controls, risk assessment, and controls testing methodologies across the 3 lines of defense.

As a Senior Manager you are expected to lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients at a senior level to drive project success.

You are expected to leverage your specialized knowledge and technical acumen of industry-leading business trends, the firm’s client service offerings, and professional industry networks to deliver quality results to clients and provide strategic input into the firm’s business strategies.

Responsibilities
- Provide services related to process and controls
- Conduct risk assessment and controls testing methodologies
- Maintain operational excellence while managing large projects
- Interact with clients at a senior level to confirm project success
- Provide strategic input into the firm's business strategies
- Leverage specialized knowledge of industry-leading business trends
- Utilize professional networks to deliver quality results
- Lead and innovate processes to solve complex problems

What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree in 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
- 7 years of experience

What Sets You Apart
- CIA, CPA or CISA preferred
- Proficiency in business process, financial reporting, and IT risks
- Knowledge of IT general controls and data privacy
- Understanding of corporate governance and Sarbanes Oxley Act
- Experience in financial and operational fraud risk management
- Familiarity with anti-corruption and anti-bribery controls
- Proficiency in current and emerging technologies in controls
- Ability to manage project plans, budgets, and deliverables
- Communication and relationship-building skills

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/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: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-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: $124,000 - $280,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position.

Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

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: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

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