Senior Manager - DAT Process Assurance, IT Audit (PwC Acceleration Center Kuala Lumpur)

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Manager in Assurance to enhance credibility and reliability for stakeholders through independent assessments. In this role, you will provide assurance over digital environments, including cybersecurity measures and governance. Your strategic advisory skills will help clients navigate complex challenges while building high-performing teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the auditing landscape and ensure regulatory compliance, making a significant impact in the field. Join a forward-thinking firm that values excellence and innovation in its approach to assurance services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in auditing, IT controls auditing, or consulting.
• Chartered Accountant or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance over clients' digital environments.
• Lead teams through complex auditing processes.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

AI

Auditing Methodologies

Cloud Engineering

Cybersecurity

Data Quality

Governance Frameworks

Education

Chartered Accountant

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Linux

UNIX

Job description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our audit and assurance teams focus on providing independent, objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information, enhancing credibility and reliability for stakeholders. They evaluate regulatory compliance, governance, and risk management processes.

In digital assurance at PwC, you will provide assurance over clients' digital environments, including processes, controls, cybersecurity measures, data, AI systems, and governance, helping organizations build trust in their technology and ensure regulatory compliance.

As a strategic advisor, you leverage your expertise and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach teams, solve complex problems, exercise sound judgment, and communicate effectively. Your ability to develop diverse, high-performing teams and your commitment to excellence contribute to our firm's success.

Key skills, knowledge, and experiences include but are not limited to:

• Crafting impactful, engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Applying systems thinking to identify underlying issues and opportunities.
• Validating outcomes with clients, sharing perspectives, and acting on feedback.
• Leading teams through complexity with composure in ambiguous situations.
• Continuously developing your expertise to stay relevant.
• Initiating honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Making difficult decisions and resolving issues affecting team effectiveness.
• Modeling and reinforcing professional standards, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Minimum Degree Required: Chartered Accountant or Bachelor's Degree

Required Fields of Study: Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Economics, Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or other relevant fields.

Credential Required: Chartered Accountant, CISA, or US CPA

Minimum Years of Experience: 10 years in auditing, IT controls auditing, consulting, or implementing IT solutions

Proficiency in English, both oral and written, is required.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Proven success in controls related to financial reporting, compliance, and operations, including:

• Managing financial reporting and IT risks, processes, and controls.
• Managing current and emerging technologies like Cloud, Oracle, SAP, virtualization, UNIX, Linux, and security technologies.
• Managing risks and controls in financial and non-financial reporting, manual and IT processes.
• Managing frameworks like COSO, CoBIT, ITIL, and other control standards.
• Supporting thought leadership development.
• Managing internal operational processes such as engagement economics, billing, performance appraisals, and compliance.
• Leading controls assurance or readiness projects related to external audits or SOC reports.
• Adapting work programs to create tailored client solutions.
• Identifying risks and controls, recommending improvements, and assessing control configurations in processes and IT infrastructure.
• Building strong client relationships and identifying additional service opportunities.

Demonstrated abilities include creating motivating environments, managing workloads, respecting work-life balance, providing candid feedback, and keeping leadership informed.

Education: Degree and field of study as specified above.

Certifications: Chartered Accountant, CISA, US CPA.

Required Skills and Optional Skills: Includes feedback acceptance, active listening, analytical thinking, AI, auditing methodologies, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, data quality, governance frameworks, inclusion, and more.

Desired Languages: Not specified.

Travel Requirements: Not specified.

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?: No

Government Clearance Required?: No

Job Posting End Date: Not specified.