Technology Risk Senior Associate

PwC Philippines; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 980,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Philippines is seeking an IT Audit/IT Consultant to examine internal controls and business risks, develop audit scope and procedures, and prepare audit reports. The role requires IT knowledge and experience auditing IT operations, including network platforms.

The candidate will evaluate control effectiveness, report findings, identify improvements, and collaborate with teams to ensure accurate analyses and timely feedback. Proficiency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Completed a Bachelor’s degree with IT knowledge or MIS.
• Minimum 2 years experience as IT Auditor or IT Administrator.
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written).
• Able to understand business transactions and how ERP systems support them.
• Knowledge of ERP configurations (SAP, Oracle, Navision) and best practices.
• Preferably has knowledge of SOC Audit or ISAE 3402/3000.
• Resourceful with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Logical thinker, fast learner, team player, and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate internal controls and IT risk across processes and cycles.
• Report key findings from IT risk assessments and control environments.
• Identify improvements in business processes and IT environments.
• Provide evidence-based feedback in a timely manner.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Work with existing processes while suggesting improvements.
• Validate data and analysis for accuracy and relevance.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Stay up-to-date with technical developments in the area.
• Communicate confidently in writing and speaking, and lead teams when needed.
• Learn from and interact with PwC professionals across cultures.

Skills

IT audit

Communication skills

ERP knowledge

SOC ISAE knowledge

Problem solving

Team player

Time management

Technical solutions

Risk and controls understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/IT/IS/AIS/CS or MIS

Master’s degree (preferable)

Job description

The IT Audit/IT Consultant will be responsible for the examination and analysis of internal controls and business risks by performing IT audit work, developing audit scope, procedures, and preparing audit reports. They must have demonstrated knowledge of IT operations and experience executing audits that includes network platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of clients’ information-processing controls across industries and business process cycles
• Report key findings and outcomes of the assessment of the business and IT risk environment and its related controls
• Proactively identify other areas of business initiatives and changes in the business environment and assess their impact on the business control environment
• Invite and provide evidence-based feedback in a timely and constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements.
• Validate data and analysis for accuracy and relevance.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with technical developments for the business area.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in written form.
• Seek opportunities to learn about other cultures and other parts of the business across the Network of PwC firms.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct
• Deliver client engagements effectively and efficiently as team member as well as team lead role.

Qualifications:

• Completed a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, IT, IS, AIS, Computer Science or Master’s degree (preferable) with IT knowledge or MIS.
• Minimum 2 years experience as IT Auditor or IT Administrator.
• Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English.
• Able to appreciate business process issues and understand business transaction scenarios, and how an application system (e.g.T24, Flexcube, Oracle, etc.) can support them.
• Basic understanding of ERP configurations e.g., SAP, Oracle, Navision. Ability to apply best practices of one ERP system in other ERP systems.
• Preferably has good knowledge of SOC Audit or ISAE 3402 or 3000.
• Resourceful and able to work out technical solutions.
• Good appreciation of fundamental audit knowledge.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and assignments.
• Logical thinking, good attitude, fast learner and good team player.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (required if will be conducting SOC and ISAE Audits)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor