IT Audit & SOX Associate - Controls & Data Analysis

PwC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in San Francisco is seeking an IT Audit/SOX - Experienced Associate to support audit and assurance work focused on internal controls, compliance, and governance processes within our Advisory practice.

As an Associate you will contribute on client engagements by learning from senior team members, adapting to changing scope, taking ownership of assigned tasks, and developing skills in research, data interpretation, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting internal audit and SOX testing activities across financial reporting, controls documentation, and compliance reviews
• Reviewing process narratives, risk and control matrices, and control design to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
• Testing key controls, documenting results, and tracing evidence to support control effectiveness conclusions
• Analyzing financial and operational data to identify patterns, exceptions, and control breakdowns
• Preparing clear workpapers and draft observations that summarize findings, root causes, and recommended actions
• Assisting in walkthroughs, issue follow-up, and remediation tracking for control deficiencies
• Applying auditing methods, internal controls knowledge, and IT audit concepts across client engagements
• Using data analysis, digital tooling, and report writing skills to support control testing and deliverables

Skills

Internal controls knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Data interpretation

SOX testing exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PwC in San Francisco is seeking an IT Audit/SOX - Experienced Associate to support audit and assurance work focused on internal controls, compliance, and governance processes within our Advisory practice.

As an Associate you will contribute on client engagements by learning from senior team members, adapting to changing scope, taking ownership of assigned tasks, and developing skills in research, data interpretation, and clear communication.