Senior Associate: Internal Audit, Governance & Risk

PwC; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Ireland is seeking a Senior Associate in Internal Audit, Governance, Risk and Compliance (IAGRC) to deliver audit engagements across sectors including financial services and life sciences. You will assess governance, risk management and controls, and provide practical remediation insights.

You will coach junior staff, collaborate with PwC colleagues, and embrace data analytics, AI and automation to improve audit quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Recognised university degree or equivalent.
• ACA/ACCA/CIA/CISA or equivalent advantageous.
• 2+ years' experience in internal audit, risk assurance or related area.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience coaching junior team members is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of internal audit engagements with scope, timeline and budget.
• Assess governance, risk and control environments for clients.
• Interviews and walkthroughs to identify key risks and controls.
• Draft clear audit observations and practical recommendations.
• Coach and review junior team members to ensure quality work.
• Collaborate with PwC teams to leverage multidisciplinary expertise.
• Support proposals, presentations and thought leadership materials.
• Utilise data analytics, AI and automation to enhance audit quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team coaching

Adaptability

Education

University degree or equivalent

ACA/ACCA/CIA/CISA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

Automation

AI technologies

Job description

PwC Ireland is seeking a Senior Associate in Internal Audit, Governance, Risk and Compliance (IAGRC) to deliver audit engagements across sectors including financial services and life sciences. You will assess governance, risk management and controls, and provide practical remediation insights.

You will coach junior staff, collaborate with PwC colleagues, and embrace data analytics, AI and automation to improve audit quality and efficiency.