Senior Associate - Internal Audit

We are currently looking for Internal Audit Senior Associates to join our rapidly expanding team. With a background in Internal audit, you will need to be ambitious and enthusiastic. In return we will give the opportunity to work in the fast-paced world of internal audit.

Responsibilities will vary depending on the client and engagement profile. Amongst others, you will be:

● Delivering Internal Audit and internal controls focused engagements from planning through to execution and reporting

● Liaise with PwC engagement teams and end client as part of planning, execution and reporting phases of the audit

● Being agile and working across a range of different subjects and internal audit projects / clients; ● Develop and review audit workpapers, ensuring they adhere to established quality standards and benchmarks.

● Engage in detailed process discussions with clients, conducting walkthroughs to identify risks and controls within their operations.

● Identify and document governance or process gaps, offering actionable recommendations to enhance control effectiveness and mitigate risks.

● Perform substantive testing of internal controls and audit processes, using data-driven methods to uncover deficiencies or areas for improvement.

● Communicating risk findings, verbally and written, to clients in a pragmatic and helpful manner; ● Building an internal network of relationships with Subject Matter Experts (SME) in areas of specialism such as Cyber, Operational Resilience, Cloud computing, Governance etc. and supporting our subject matter experts in delivering insight and expertise, potentially moving towards being a subject matter expert yourself in a chosen area

● Building meaningful relationships with clients through client engagements and networking.

Essential skills:

● The candidate must have strong Internal Audit and/ or internal controls experience covering all the key phases of planning, execution and reporting

● Experience in evaluating and performing risk assessments at a task and organization level

● Ability to manage and deliver against deadlines while working on multiple projects; ● Strong client handling and relationship management skills

● Effective communication, written and verbal skills with experience of drafting detailed audit documentation

● Experience of problem solving, and being able to implement and deliver solutions tailored to clients’ needs

● Experience in undertaking or reviewing risk management processes

● Flexibility in your approach to meeting goals as part of the wider team.

Experience

● Understanding of audit concepts and regulations

● Minimum of 4-7 years’ experience in the domains mentioned above

● Candidates with “Big 4” or equivalent experience would be preferred

● If you are in External Audit and looking for a change, we would happily discuss this with you Education & certifications

● Bachelors or Masters Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent

● Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA etc.) or CIA / IIA - not essential but preferred

● Relevant IT certifications (CISA) - not essential but preferred