Internal Audit Senior Associate

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & 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.

Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries. This includes IA function setup and transformation, co-sourcing, outsourcing and managed services, using AI and other risk technology and delivery models. IA capabilities are combined with other industry and technical expertise, in areas like cyber, forensics and compliance, to address the full spectrum of risks. This helps organisations to harness the power of IA to help the organisation protect value and navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.

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.

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.

Role summary: 

As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Qualifications / certifications required: 

Qualifications:  

• BCom or Bachelor of Business or equivalent degree. 

Experience required: 

• 2 - 4 years’ experience in Internal Audit 

Responsibilities of role: 

• Proactively assist in the management of several clients, while reporting to Managers and above 

• Train and lead staff 

• Establish effective working relationships directly with clients 

• Contribute to the development of your own and team's technical acumen 

• Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues 

• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients 

• Continue to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand 

• Preparation of Audit planning memo's and/or scope letters 

• Preparation of ORCA document (Objectives, Risk, Controls and Alignment) 

• Assessing key controls in terms of control design adequacy 

• Assessing key controls in terms of control effectiveness 

• Assessing business processes (financial and operational) in line with leading practice, as well as ability to identify gaps in processes 

• Assessing business processes in line with approved policy and procedure documents (Compliance) 

• Preparation of Audit findings, and the discussion of these with key client personnel 

• Preparation of Audit findings templates and draft reports 

Skill sets required: 

• Extensive experience in external consulting. 

• Experience in CAATS; Visio and or IT Audit will be an added advantage, and will be a requirement in terms of the PwC Our Tomorrow initiatives i.e. to drive the PwC digital strategy 

• Well-developed writing and verbal skills. 

• Strong presentation skills will be beneficial. 

Role related attributes: 

• Ability to perform research; 

• Analytical skills; 

• An assurance risk management mindset; 

• Attention to detail; 

• Ability to work both as part of a team, and independently; 

• Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize and to meet deadlines 

• Competent in risk identification and analysis 

• Competent in control assessment, design and recommendation 

• Good communication skills 

• Fluent in English 

Industry experience required: 

Consumer Markets or Financial Services Industry exposure (advantageous) 

 

 

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Job Posting End Date

March 4, 2025