IT Audit & SOX Specialist - Experienced Associate

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an IT Audit/SOX - Experienced Associate to support audit and assurance work focused on internal controls, compliance, and governance within our 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 evaluate internal control activities, document process flows, test control design and operating effectiveness, and gather information from diverse sources to analyze

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 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

Clear communication

Data interpretation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PwC is seeking an IT Audit/SOX - Experienced Associate to support audit and assurance work focused on internal controls, compliance, and governance within our 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 evaluate internal control activities, document process flows, test control design and operating effectiveness, and gather information from diverse sources to analyze