AC Manila - Data Assurance (Journals Testing/ACL) Senior Associate

Job Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. In digital assurance at PwC, you will focus on providing assurance services over clients' digital environment, including processes and controls, cyber security measures, data and AI systems, and their associated governance, to help organisations and their stakeholders build trust in their technology while complying with relevant regulations.

Job Description

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Digital Assurance team you will lead data transformation and assurance processes, maintaining data integrity and quality. As a Senior Associate, you will analyze complex problems, mentor junior team members, and build meaningful client relationships while navigating the intricacies of accounting and audit-related engagements. This role offers the chance to enhance your technical knowledge and personal brand while collaborating with diverse teams and utilizing advanced tools like Halo and ACL.

Responsibilities

• Lead data transformation and assurance initiatives
• Maintain data quality and integrity throughout processes
• Analyze intricate problems and provide practical solutions
• Mentor and guide junior team members in their development
• Build and maintain sturdy relationships with clients
• Navigate the complexities of accounting and audit engagements
• Collaborate with diverse teams using advanced analytical tools
• Enhance personal brand and technical skills in the field
  
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 4 years of experience analyzing and interpreting data
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Certified Public Accountant (Certified Public Accountant) or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) preferred
• Digitally skilled in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledgeable in scripting languages such as Java and ACL
• Demonstrating collaboration with senior management
• Skilled in utilizing ACL and related tools
• Experienced in conducting tests using Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs)
• Building and nurturing client relationships
• Analyzing complex business issues from strategy to execution
• Mentoring and guiding junior team members
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Exposure in using Audit Command Language (ACL)
• Exposure in conducting tests using Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs)