Risk and Governance Services Senior Associate

PwC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Calgary is seeking a Senior Associate for Risk and Governance Services. In this role, you will manage internal audit engagements, including risk assessments and reporting, while ensuring the effective use of IT technologies. Ideal candidates will possess experience in internal audit, risk management, and a relevant educational background. This position offers competitive compensation and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Inclusive benefits

Flexibility programs

Qualifications

• Prior experience in internal auditing, internal controls, risk management, or SOX compliance.
• Experience in conducting internal audit risk assessments.
• Excellent business writing skills for audit report creation.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal audit engagements, including risk assessment and engagement planning.
• Prepare high value-added audit reports.
• Contribute to Learning and Development programs.

Skills

Internal auditing

Risk management

SOX compliance

IT controls testing

Audit project planning

Education

Post-secondary education in professional accounting, IT or related field

Tools

Audit tools and IT technologies

Data analytics tools

Google Suite

Job description

A career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation's objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation. To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

Meaningful work you'll be part of

As a Risk and Governance Services - Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work independently to manage internal audit engagements and projects including risk assessment and engagement planning, audit project planning, fieldwork and reporting;
• Define the scope of the engagement by maximizing the use of the tools and IT technologies available;
• Coordinate and work closely with a network of subject matter specialists to ensure a seamless integration of specialized audit resources within the overall audit program;
• Effectively prepare high value-added audit reports;
• Manage the engagement economics and individual project budgets, schedule and resource allocation ensuring that all budgets, milestones and other deadlines are met;
• Participate in and contribute to the internal audit Learning and Development program;
• Maintain awareness of advancements in internal audit and controls (best practices, new technologies , data analytics tools, relevant regulations, subject matter areas, risk management techniques and audit approaches). Assist in developing professional qualifications of junior staff.

Experience and skills you'll use to solve

• Prior experience in any of the following areas is valued: internal auditing, internal controls, risk management, SOX compliance, ICFR, or IT controls testing. Candidates do not need to have experience in all areas; expertise in one or more is welcome.
• Experience in conducting internal audit risk assessments and planning for complex internal audit assignments.
• Experience in writing audit reports supported by solid business writing skills and experience.
• Effective use of tools and IT technologies in performing internal audit.
• Post‑secondary education or relevant experience in professional accounting, IT or other related field.
• Understanding of SOX and NI 52‑109 compliance requirements and best practices for a risk‑based approach is considered an asset.
• Ease and significant desire to learn to use new technologies (analytics, automation, robotic, collaboration tools, google suite).
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

Why you'll love PwC

We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be 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, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We're committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

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