Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Risk Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary Closing date: 13 June @ 12:00 Open to: SA2s only Qualification Criteria: ACA Qualification (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country. Location: London EP, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds About the role: Our Governance, Risk and Compliance practice is currently expanding and we’re seeking talented, high performing professionals with strong controls advisory skills to join our team as a Controls Advisory Senior Associates We are looking for individuals to play a key role in delivering Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOx”) advisory engagements. Individuals will have a strong background in process, risk and controls and the ability to take a key role in working with clients to deliver complex controls engagements, assessing internal controls frameworks, identifying areas for improvement and developing remediation plans to support compliance. Responsibilities Delivering SOx engagements for a diverse range of clients as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team. Performing scoping, planning, risk assessments, the design and execution of test procedures, deficiency / gap analysis, developing and implementing remediation plans and reporting. Liaising with other PwC specialists (e.g. IT) to provide an integrated service to our clients. Acting as a controls / SOx / ICFR subject matter expert, including on topics such as control design and testing methodologies. Developing and managing relationships with key client stakeholders. Playing a role in managing engagement commercials and economics. Working on multiple projects and managing your time effectively to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines. Supporting business development activity, including identifying new client opportunities and contributing to proposals and bids. Developing junior team members through effective coaching and supervision. Creating a positive and inclusive team environment. Essential skills and experience Must possess an ACA Qualification (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country. Technical knowledge and practical experience of SOx-compliant controls design, implementation and testing. A working knowledge of key SOx compliance requirements and related guidance (e.g.SEC, PCAOB, COSO). Strong team working and leadership skills A willingness to learn new skills and help develop and innovate new client propositions Excellent written and oral communication skills. Commercial acumen and an interest in how complex organisations operate Strong analytical, logic and problem-solving skills. 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, Business Decisions, Business Performance Management, C-Level Presentations, Communication, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Policies, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Review, Controls Testing, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit, Finance Target Operating Model, Finance Transformation, Financial Reporting, Fraud Detection, Fraud Prevention, Group Facilitation { 17 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date