Senior Associate - Risk Performance, Governance and Controls (RPGC)

PwC Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Malaysia is seeking a skilled individual for a role in Assurance Support Services. You will support engagement teams by providing expert advice and managing client processes related to governance, risk, and compliance. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Accounting or Business Information Systems, along with 2-5 years of relevant experience. This position also involves developing documentation and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement. Willingness to travel up to 40% is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Business Information Systems or related field.
• 2-5 years of working experience in relevant areas.
• Experience with project management methodologies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workshops and interviews to understand client processes.
• Develop functional/user requirement documents and end-user manuals.
• Prepare and maintain project management plans, ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Governance and compliance understanding

Education

Degree in Accounting or Business Information Systems

ACCA/ACA/CPA or CISA

Job description

Job Description & Summary

A career within Assurance Support Services will provide the opportunity to support our engagement teams and clients by providing advice and counsel on accounting, financial reporting, and strategic business issues. In joining, you’ll help ensure a complete and relevant exchange of information among our consultants and in turn with engagement teams and clients, provide expert advice on a variety of specific topics, support engagement teams in resolving complex issues, and support clients and their subsidiaries in evaluating the potential impact of accounting and reporting standard setting initiatives. You’ll develop strong relationships with our engagement teams and established audit clients and enhance our ability to meet greater investor expectations with the challenges of an increasingly complex business environment.

Overview of Team Collaboration

Our team works closely with engagement teams, PwC leadership, PwC counsel, and other groups within PwC to identify and manage practice matters. You’ll play an integral role in developing policy, processes, and tools to support the assurance practice and will interact daily with engagement teams to help staff navigate the challenging and highly judgmental aspect of the audit practice.

PwC Professional Framework

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. The PwC Professional is our global leadership development framework that gives 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.

Responsibilities

Client Process Analysis

• Conduct workshops, interviews, and discussions to understand client processes in areas like Risk Management, Business Continuity, and IT Security.
• Review and summarize existing client frameworks and processes.

Documentation & Training

• Develop functional/user requirement documents and end-user manuals.
• Conduct end-user training post system implementation.
• Prepare and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and change management plans.

System Configuration & Deployment

• Configure GRC systems (e.g., Archer, Service Now) including data fields, workflows, and user access control.
• Perform internal unit testing and deploy systems to test/production environments.
• Handle data migration and post-go-live support.

System Integration

• Support integration of GRC solutions with data sources, ensuring data security and troubleshooting issues.
• Conduct System Integration Testing (SIT) and post-integration validation.

Business Development Support

• Assist in preparing proposals, design slides, and collate relevant information for client submissions.
• Organize marketing events and provide updates on business development activities.
• Develop strategic partnerships with solution partners.

Project Management

• Prepare and maintain project management plans, monitor project costs, and ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.
• Manage client expectations, ensure client satisfaction, and document project closure.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Business Information Systems (BIS) or any other related field of study.
• ACCA/ACA/CPA Australia and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
• 2-5 years of working experience in relevant areas.
• Good understanding of governance, risk, and compliance domains and industry standards (e.g., COSO, ISO31000).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is an added advantage.
• Proficient in creating detailed documentation (user requirements, functional specs, manuals).
• Ability to manage and engage stakeholders effectively.

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.