Senior Associate - Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Enablement Solutions

PwC Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Malaysia is seeking a Senior Associate in Assurance focusing on audit risk and quality. You will drive independent assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and governance processes to enhance credibility with stakeholders.

You will lead workshops, perform requirement gathering, and support system implementations of GRC solutions, while contributing to client engagement risk mitigation and business development.

Qualifications

• Understanding of governance, risk and compliance principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide business analyst support across audit risk and quality initiatives within PwC Malaysia.
• Conduct workshops, process walkthroughs, interviews to map client processes and methodologies.
• Review and summarise existing governance, risk and compliance frameworks and documents.
• Develop deliverables such as user requirements and end-user manuals.
• Assist in training end-users post-implementation and coordinate UAT with clients.
• Prepare change management plans and configure GRC solutions (Archer, ServiceNow, Workiva).
• Support data migration, system deployment, and post-Go Live activities.
• Contribute to business development and client proposals.

Skills

Governance, risk & compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Archer IRM

ServiceNow

Workiva

Job description

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Business Recovery Services

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

Those in audit risk and quality at PwC will focus on providing support to internal teams to mitigate and control client engagement risks. You are an experienced auditor and/or technical specialist who leads on audit quality through thought leadership, setting guidance, and a continuous cycle of improving, learning and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Business analyst


• Conduct workshops, focused group discussions, process walkthroughs, interviews to understand the client's current processes and methodologies


• Review and summarise existing framework and process documents to understand the client's current processes and methodologies within the respective GRC domains


• Develop deliverable documents such as functional / user requirement documents and end-user manuals


• Conduct training for end-users after the system implementation


• Prepare and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with the client


• Prepare change management plans


• Solution configuration


• Perform system configuration of the respective GRC solutions (e.g. Archer, ServiceNow, Workiva)


• Perform internal unit testing of the system configured


• Deploy configured system to the respective system environment (e.g. Test / Production)


• Perform data migration


• Support Post-Go Live activities (e.g. issue resolution, change management)


• Support with business development


• Provide support in the submission of Request-for-Proposal / Information to interested clients


• Organise / coordinate / support marketing events such as webinars, roundtable events, exhibitions, etc


• Prepare periodic updates of the progress of business development activities


• Assist in developing strategic partnerships with solution partners

Additionally, you will have opportunities to engage in various risk services projects within PwC Malaysia’s Risk Services business unit, broadening your exposure and expertise in the field. As an employee of PwC, you are also highly encouraged to participate in related people initiatives and networking activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field


• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance principles


• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Plus Considerations

• Proficiency in relevant software and tools (Archer IRM, ServiceNow, Workiva, or other risk technology systems)


• Relevant certifications (e.g. Project Management, AGILE, Archer, ServiceNow)


• Experience in system implementation (e.g. As a Business Analyst, Developer)


• Experience in using data analytic tools (e.g. Alteryx, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Qlikview)

Education

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Degrees/Field Of Study Preferred

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Auditing, Auditing Standards, Audit Internal Controls, Audit Preparation, Audit Reporting, Audit Risk Assessments, Audit Support, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ethics Training {+ 26 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes