AC Manila - Internal Audit Associate (Governance, Risk and Compliance)

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

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Skills

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

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold 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 and Transparency - AC Manila team you are expected to provide services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance, and operational processes. As an Associate you are expected to focus on learning and contributing to client engagement and projects while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You are expected to be responsible for identifying key risks and controls, applying internal control principles and business/technical knowledge, and leading the execution of a work program and practice aid.

Responsibilities

• Providing services related to controls around financial reporting, compliance, and operational processes
• Identifying key risks and controls
• Applying internal control principles and business/technical knowledge
• Leading the execution of a work program and practice aid
• Contributing to client engagement and projects
• Developing skills and knowledge to deliver quality work
• Supporting senior staff in various tasks
• Engaging in research and learning opportunities
  
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Computer and Information Science, Information Technology, Economics, Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Statistics, Management Information Systems & Accounting, Computer and Information Science & Accounting, Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance & Technology, Accounting & Technology, Mathematical Statistics, or Technology Mathematics
• At least 5 months relevant experience in IT audit, external/internal audit
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Knowledge of financial reporting and IT risks, processes, and controls
• Familiarity with Oracle, SAP, Oracle Database, web development tools
• Understanding of COSO Framework, CoBIT, and other IT control frameworks
• Proficiency in IT general controls, including change management
• Experience in Sarbanes Oxley readiness and controls optimization
• Strength in project management skills, including developing project plans
• Creating a positive environment and monitoring team workloads
• Interacting with clients and forming client relationships
• Although a credential is not required to be hired at this level, it is required to progress to Manager