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 business transformation digital solutions at PwC, you will assist clients with business transformations leveraging large scale digital solutions such as SAP, Oracle, OneStream, Workday, Identity and Access Management tools and other business applications. You will utilise innovative solutions to help clients assess and manage risk and controls during their transformation journey. Working in this area, you will assess the client’s approach for ERP security, business process and IT General Controls, while educating our clients on leading practice recommendations.Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Skills
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
- Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
- Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
- Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
- Effectively mentor others.
- Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
- Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
- 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.
The OpportunityWhen 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 Business Transformation Digital Solutions team you will lead pre-implementation efforts and engage directly with clients to maintain successful project outcomes. As a Senior Associate, you will utilize your project management skills to navigate complex audit concepts and regulations while fostering productive communication with stakeholders. This role presents a unique opportunity to enhance your technical knowledge and contribute to transformative business solutions.The OpportunityWhen 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 Business Transformation Digital Solutions team you will lead pre-implementation efforts and engage directly with clients to maintain successful project outcomes. As a Senior Associate, you will utilize your project management skills to navigate complex audit concepts and regulations while fostering productive communication with stakeholders. This role presents a unique opportunity to enhance your technical knowledge and contribute to transformative business solutions.
Requirements
Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
- Must have SAP ECC/S4 audit experience.
- Experience / Exposure to System Transformation (Pre / Post Implementation) Projects for Audit / Non-Audit clients.
- Familiarity with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases and supporting artifacts for controls
- Experience leading walkthroughs directly with clients for business and IT processes.
- Experience in testing IT Applications/Automated controls (ITAC) around Business Process such as OTC (Order to Cash), PTP (Procure to Pay), RTR (Record to Report) etc.
- Experience in reviewing and testing key reports,ensuring key risks (such as completeness & accuracy) related to IPE (Information Produced by Entity) are addressed
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively collaborate with USbased teams and clients.
- Agility in a dynamic consulting environment, with a desire to grow within this setting.
- Managing client engagements and internal projects, including budgets, risks, and quality assurance.
- Preparing reports and deliverables for clients and other stakeholders.
- Developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
- Identifying and pursuing business opportunities, supporting line management in proposal development, and managing, coaching, and supporting team members.
- Supporting Engagement Managers with engagement scoping and planning activities.
- Coaching team members in task completion.
- Collaborating effectively with local and regional teams and clients.
- Supporting Engagement Managers in drafting client deliverables for review by Engagement Leaders.
- Managing project economics for engagement teams.
- Conducting detailed review activities and providing coaching to junior team members.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and latest development in SAP and System transformation field.
- SOX audit and controls experience.
Education/Qualification
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Management Information Systems or equivalent,
- Minimum Years of Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience
- Chartered Accountant would be preferred,
- Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CISM are preferred
- Oral and written proficiency in English required
What Sets You Apart
- Master's Degree
- Certification preferred: CISA / CISM / CISSP
- Leading pre-implementation teams and coaching
- Managing business processes including OTC, RTR, PTP, INV
- Direct client-facing experience and communication
- Excelling in project management skills
- Collaborating effectively with US-based teams and clients
- Upholding SOX and Audit Controls experience