Digital Assurance & Transparency Senior Associate

PwC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking a Senior Associate in External Audit Process Assurance in Calgary. The role focuses on optimizing control activities, testing IT controls, and improving financial reporting processes within a dynamic Assurance team.

You will conduct transaction testing, readiness assessments, and work with COSO/COBIT frameworks while engaging with clients to strengthen controls and accuracy of financial data. A supportive environment fosters growth and certification pursuit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or business related.
• Pursuing CPA/CA/CMA/CGA/CIA/CISSP/CISM or CISSP certification is considered a plus.
• Proven ability to document processes and controls, develop and execute testing programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide certification services, including assessment of technology risks and leverage control frameworks.
• Participate in IT controls audits, testing of automated/manual controls and ISO 27001 projects.
• Work efficiently within deadlines and budgets defined in planning phase.
• Consult with clients on operational controls and process improvement.
• Document audit evidence and validate relevance and quality of information.
• Analyze control deficiencies and their impact on financial data and audit strategy.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with PwC teams and clients.

Skills

Documentation

IT controls

Data analytics

Control testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or business related

Tools

COSO

COBIT

ISO 27001

Job description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Conduct and Compliance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career in our External Audit Process Assurance practice, within Process Assurance services, will enable you to assist clients in optimizing control activities, organizational 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.

Our team helps organizations navigate the increasingly complex reporting environments by improving internal controls and increasing confidence in the quality of the information produced by their internal systems. We focus on the design, documentation, and operations of controls around the financial reporting process, including financial business process and Information Technology management controls.

The Opportunity

AsaDigital Assurance & Transparency Senior Associate, unlock your potential andembracethe chance to drive meaningful outcomesthat’llelevate your career. Your role will include, butisn’tlimited to:

• Provide certification services, including the assessment of technology risks,leveragingcontrol frameworks (COSO, COBIT)
• Participate in audits of IT Controls, testing of automated and manual business process controls, internal audits with an IT focus, Service Organization Control audits, ISO 27001certificationand projects in the general IT security space
• Carrying out the work inan optimalfashion in compliance with deadlines and budgetary requirements outlined in the planning phase
• Consult with our clients on operational controls and process improvement
• Documenting clear and concise audit evidence obtained during the execution of the audit andvalidatetheir relevance and quality of information
• Conducting analyses of control deficiencies notedduring the course ofthe audit and their impact on financial data and the overall audit strategy
• Establishing andmaintainingcollaborative relationships internally with PwC teams and external clients

What You'll Bring

Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here’swhat we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or business related
• Working towards one of these designations: CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, CIA, CGAP, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Proven ability to document processes and controls, develop and execute testing programs
• Strong knowledge of technology, IT practices and standards, infrastructure-relatedrisksand controls in the areas of security and IT and IT control frameworks
• Exposure to data analytics and visualization tools

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $65,600 - $109,300. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why you'll love PwC

We’reinspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology,you’llbe a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful 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 our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at:https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations,Métisand Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism,colonialismand oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Education

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Certifications

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Program Implementation, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Governance Framework {+ 22 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

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