Information Technology Audit Senior Associate (Bilingual FR/EN)

PwC Canada; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 65,600 - 109,300; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking a candidate for External Audit Process Assurance services in Montreal, Quebec. The role involves optimizing control activities and advising clients on technology risks and operational improvements. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Computer Science is required, along with a commitment to inclusion and fluency in English and French. The salary range is $65,600 - $109,300, with additional opportunities for variable incentive pay. Employees can expect a competitive compensation package and adherence to pay transparency legislation.

Qualifications

• Ability to document processes and controls, and develop and execute testing programs.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure-related risks and IT control frameworks.
• Experience in audits of IT Controls and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide certification services, including the assessment of technology risks.
• Participate in audits of IT Controls and internal audits with an IT focus.
• Consult with clients on operational controls and process improvement.
• Document audit evidence and validate its relevance.
• Analyze control deficiencies and their impact on financial data.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Computer Science

Documentation of processes

IT practices and standards

Data analytics

Fluency in English and French

Education

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

CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, CIA, CGAP, CISA, CISM or CISSP certification

Job description

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

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

• Provide certification services, including the assessment of technology risks, leveraging control 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 27001 certification and projects in the general IT security space
• Carrying out the work in an optimal fashion 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 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
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct

Experiences And Skills You’ll Use To Solve

• 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-related risks and controls in the areas of security and IT and IT control frameworks
• Exposure to data analytics and visualization tools
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing inclusion and diversity, as well as coaching individuals with diverse perspectives
• The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada

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.

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.