IT Audit Associate — Risk & Tech Controls

PwC South Africa; Vancouver; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Flexible work options

Volunteer time off

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking an Associate in our Risk Services IT Audit practice in Vancouver. You will assess technology controls, work with experienced professionals, and develop future‑ready capabilities using AI and digital tools to support financial reporting and business operations.

You will gain hands‑on experience with market‑leading clients, support internal and external audits, and participate in a comprehensive CPA support program, including study days and coaching to advance your

Qualifications

• Enrolled in post-secondary education and working to obtain the Canadian CPA prerequisite courses.
• Bilingual French and English (oral and written).
• Motivated to learn about technologies, IT practices and standards, infrastructure-related risks and controls, and IT control frameworks.
• Motivated to learn about IT risk analysis and internal controls, including control objectives and procedures design.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, conceptualization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong prioritization and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT audit work to assess technology controls underpinning reliability, security, and integrity of client information systems.
• Support IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity measures, data integrity, and system implementations during audits.
• Collaborate with lead advisors and directors, documenting audit evidence and validating its relevance and quality.
• Analyze impact of control deficiencies on financial data and audit strategy; build relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Monitor external IT trends (remote access, authentication, threat and risk assessments, vulnerabilities).
• Identify opportunities to offer services from other PwC departments to clients & present services to new clients.

Skills

Bilingual French & English

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

CPA prerequisites (Canadian CPA prerequisites)

Job description

PwC Canada is seeking an Associate in our Risk Services IT Audit practice in Vancouver. You will assess technology controls, work with experienced professionals, and develop future‑ready capabilities using AI and digital tools to support financial reporting and business operations.

You will gain hands‑on experience with market‑leading clients, support internal and external audits, and participate in a comprehensive CPA support program, including study days and coaching to advance your