IT Audit/Controls - Manager

PwC South Africa; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick leave

Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking an IT Audit/Controls Manager in San Francisco to deliver internal audit services. You will guide teams, manage client expectations, and utilize innovative technologies to optimize audit processes. The role emphasizes strategic planning, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring project success while adhering to compliance standards.

Qualified candidates will have at least a Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience. PwC offers a competitive salary, a range of benefits, and opportunities for up to 60% travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in auditing and controls.
• Strong proficiency in IT Audit and IT Controls.
• Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit workstreams and manage client expectations.
• Guide teams in strategic planning and execution of audit initiatives.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to address compliance challenges.

Skills

IT Audit

Data Analysis

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

As an IT Audit/Controls Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering end-to-end internal audit services to clients across various industries. Within our Risk Consulting practice, you will help build, optimize, and deliver internal audit services, leveraging AI and other risk technologies to address a full spectrum of risks. This role involves evaluating compliance with regulations and assessing governance and risk management processes to enhance the credibility and reliability of financial statements and internal controls. You will lead teams, manage client accounts, focus on strategic planning, mentor junior staff, and ensure project success while maintaining standards. You will coach team members, leverage their strengths, manage performance, and identify growth opportunities for the firm. You will take ownership of projects, ensuring successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion while embracing technology and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit workstreams and manage client expectations effectively.
• Guide teams in the strategic planning and execution of audit and assurance initiatives.
• Utilize technical proficiency in auditing methodologies and IT controls to enhance the reliability of financial statements.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to identify and address compliance challenges.
• Develop and oversee the deployment of AI platforms and risk management standards to optimize audit processes.
• Promote the use of innovative technologies and leading practices across internal audit teams.
• Validate data integrity, security, and compliance within audit frameworks.
• Identify opportunities for business process improvement and enhance organizational governance.
• Mentor junior staff to leverage their strengths and manage performance to meet client expectations.
• Analyze and identify linkages between system components to address operational risks and improve audit outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree.
• At least four years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Field of study in Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Law/Legal Studies, Mathematics/Statistics.
• Proficiency in IT Audit and IT Controls.
• Advanced data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Excellent project management and strategic planning.
• Embrace technology and innovation in auditing processes.
• Effective mentoring and team development.
• Ability to navigate complex client engagements with professional integrity.

Travel

• Up to 60% travel required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $99,000 – $232,000.
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.