Manager to Risk Assurance (Broader Assurance Services)

Job Description & Summary

PwC is one of the largest international consulting and audit firms. Broader Assurance is part of the Audit practice and provides services in the area of internal control systems. We help clients by providing an independent view on the efficiency of business processes, identifying weaknesses in internal control systems and conducting IT risk assessments and internal audits etc.

Job Description:

• Constant communication with potential clients in order to collect and analyze data to identify opportunities for optimization of business processes, internal controls, information systems, internal audit, etc;

• Development of project documentation, including the drafting of terms of reference, instructions, test cases;

• Drafting of commercial proposals, negotiation and contracting;

• Management of consulting projects involving a team of 3-8 people. 

• Preparation of reports on the results of the work, presentation of project results to clients;

• Participation in development of integrated solutions in terms of automation of accounting and financial reporting systems in cooperation with other departments in the field of accounting and tax accounting consulting services.

Job Requirements:

• Higher education in economics, finance, accounting, business, information technology, applied mathematics or applied computer science;

• Experience in Big4 companies or internal audit / internal control - at least 5 years;

• Experience managing a team of at least 5 people;

• Experience in selling consulting services and projects, stakeholder management, and business relationship management;

• Knowledge of business processes, description and modeling of business processes;

• Knowledge of common practices in internal control and risk management, including the concept of COSO: Internal Controls, COSO ERM;

• Experience evaluating internal controls, including testing the design and operational effectiveness of controls, including IT controls (IT General controls);

• Experience preparing working papers/reports/presentations;

• Experience with negotiations/presentations/seminars/training;

• Systems thinking, attention to detail and confident analytical skills;

• Strong oral and written communication skills in Russian and English. Ability to clearly formulate thoughts and structure information;

• Ability to work in a team. Team leadership skills (interns, consultants) and experience in supervising assignments.

Preferred:

• Experience in IT

• Knowledge and understanding of the basics of information systems providing automation of business processes, DBMS principles, IT and IS processes (development, administration), information systems 1C, SAP ERP, S/4 Hana, OeBS, understanding of GIT, Docker;

• Experience with SOX audits;

• Python/Java/VBA (or other) programming skills;

• Database skills, basic SQL knowledge;

• Skills in working with Alteryx, Power BI;

• Understanding of IT standards and methodologies (e.g. COBIT, ITIL, various ISO standards, etc.)

• Certifications: CISA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, ITIL or similar;

• Experience in performing external assessments of internal audit services;

• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals.