Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Technology Specialism Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary Quality is at the heart of what we do. Combining passionate people with leading technology, we work together to build trust in society. We put the team first and solve important problems by challenging the organisations we audit and being open to challenge ourselves. We take pride in our work and the profession, recognising audit as a deep specialism. Hear from our UK Head of Audit about the evolution of the Audit and what opportunities PwC could have for you. It’s a really exciting time to be joining us. We’re growing our teams across all areas of our Audit practice and investing a huge amount in our people, their skills and the technology available, as we continue to radically modernise our business and the way we serve our clients. Learn more about The Future of Audit. Digital Audit is a specialist team within our Audit practice that combines a mix of technology, data, business and accounting expertise to digitally audit clients across all industries. We’re constantly investing in audit technology and the skills of our people to keep up with the rapid pace of change and to deliver trust that is deeper, broader and more forward looking. The role As a Senior Associate you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. You’ll be auditing our client’s technology to give them assurance that security and controls are in place. This includes infrastructure, Cloud and applications. You’ll gain an understanding of end-to-end processes and how business applications are utilised, controlled and optimised. You will have a strong understanding of the role that digital plays in the modern audit, and how technologies are deployed and controlled within business. You'll gain an understanding of end-to-end processes and how business applications are utilised, controlled and optimised across our banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance and consumer market clients What your day will look like: Digital Audit is a national business unit and you’ll therefore have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, industries and technologies. You’ll develop the business skills, knowledge and relationships you need to build a career that’s more than just numbers to deliver trust that is deeper, broader and more forward looking. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Using feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas Delegating to others to provide stretch opportunities and coaching to help deliver results Developing new ideas and proposing innovative solutions to problems Using a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in the business area Reviewing your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance This role is for you if: Experience of working effectively in a team, building good working relationships with both colleagues and client personnel at all levels Experienced in coaching junior staff Experience in evaluating technology that supports financial and operational systems and related business processes; External auditing experience, including evaluating controls over financial and/or IT/operational processes; Experience in managing junior colleagues and an interest in developing others; Experience in working in complex environments; Industry experience is preferable (e.g. Banking and Capital Markets or Retail) Project management and analytical skills; Preferable experience and qualifications To have either of the following: CA / ACA / ACCA/ICAS qualified (or international equivalent) Or part Qualified and working towards your full CA / ACA / ACCA / ICAS (or equivalent) qualification Or have equivalent work experience in Audit. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification, or equivalent; Specialist system experience (i.e. SAP, Oracle, SQL, Python). Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Program Implementation, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Governance Framework {+ 22 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Up to 60% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.