Digital Audit Senior Manager – SOX & Risk Assurance

PwC South Africa; Zürich; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PwC in Switzerland seeks a Senior Manager to lead systems, IT controls and business process audits for global SOX and US GAAP engagements across complex organisations.

You will advise clients on internal control frameworks, risk assessments, and control design effectiveness, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to strengthen governance and compliance.

This role also involves coaching engagement teams, supporting new business, and contributing to PwC's Digital Audit practice.

Qualifikationen

• CPA qualification with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT/IS/BA/Accounting.
• 8+ busy seasons of external IT audit, SOX, US GAAP or risk assurance experience.
• Experience leading engagement teams and managing complex audits.
• Fluency in English and strong communication/presentation skills.
• Certifications like CISA, CRISC or CISM are advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage IT control and business process audits for global SOX and US GAAP engagements.
• Advise clients on internal control frameworks, risk identification and control design effectiveness.
• Collaborate with client teams to evaluate regulatory compliance, SOC reports and control effectiveness.
• Coach and develop engagement teams and contribute to business development for PwC's Digital Audit practice.

Kenntnisse

CPA qualification

English fluency

Leadership

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master's degree in IT/IS/BA/Accounting

Jobbeschreibung

Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Banking & Finance Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary

Your impact Lead systems, IT controls and business process audits for global SOX and US GAAP engagements across complex organisations. Advise clients on internal control frameworks, risk identification and control design effectiveness, helping strengthen governance and compliance environments. Assess and enhance Risk and Control Matrices, operational risk programmes and third-party risk management frameworks. Collaborate with client Business Process, IT, SOX and Reporting teams to evaluate regulatory compliance, SOC reports and control effectiveness. Support organisations during system implementations and transformations by identifying control gaps and enhancing audit readiness. Manage multiple stakeholder groups, including senior management, risk functions and business process owners across international environments. Lead and coach high-performing engagement teams, fostering technical development and delivering high-quality client service. Contribute to business development initiatives and support the continued growth of PwC's Digital Audit practice.

Your skill set CPA qualification together with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field. 8+ busy seasons of experience delivering external IT audit, SOX, US GAAP controls audit or risk assurance engagements within a leading professional services firm, preferably a Big 4 environment. Proven experience managing and executing controls-based audits for listed or multinational organisations, including evaluation of IT General Controls, automated controls and business process controls.

Strong understanding of SOX, US GAAP, PCAOB and external audit requirements, including the relationship between financial reporting risks and underlying IT and business process controls. Experience advising clients on internal control frameworks, risk assessments and control design effectiveness within an external assurance or consulting capacity. Demonstrated ability to lead engagement teams, manage client relationships and coordinate multiple stakeholders across complex audit environments. Fluency in English and excellent communication and presentation skills. Additional certifications such as CISA, CRISC or CISM are advantageous.

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform
• Auditing Methodologies
• Cloud Engineering
• Coaching and Feedback
• Communication
• Compliance and Governance
• Compliance and Standards
• Compliance Auditing
• Corporate Governance
• Creativity
• Cybersecurity Governance
• Cybersecurity Risk Management
• Data Quality
• Data Quality Assessment
• Data Quality Assurance Testing
• Data Validation
• Embracing Change
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Governance Framework
• Inclusion {+ 24 more}

Travel Requirements Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes

Government Clearance Required? No

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.