IT Audit & SOX: Experienced Associate

PwC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

PwC in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an IT Audit/SOX - Experienced Associate to support audit and assurance work focused on internal controls, compliance, and governance within the Advisory practice. You will learn from senior team members, take ownership of tasks, and develop skills in research, data interpretation, and clear communication.

You will help evaluate internal control activities, document processes, test control design and operating effectiveness, and gather information from diverse

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree.
• 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 methodologies across controls, compliance, and issue management
• Using data analysis, digital tooling, and report writing skills to support control testing and deliverables

Skills

Clear communication

Data interpretation

Research skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PwC in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an IT Audit/SOX - Experienced Associate to support audit and assurance work focused on internal controls, compliance, and governance within the Advisory practice. You will learn from senior team members, take ownership of tasks, and develop skills in research, data interpretation, and clear communication.

You will help evaluate internal control activities, document processes, test control design and operating effectiveness, and gather information from diverse