Cyber Risk & Reg FS - Senior Manager - Internal Audit (BP with Sox)

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Business Controls

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.

• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.

• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.

• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.

• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.

• Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.

• Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.

• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.

• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.

• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 

• Manage and lead multiple teams directly involved in the work stream related to SOX Compliance, Internal Audit, SOX Readiness, and other review programs. Individual would be expected to cultivate a strong team environment

• Managing predominantly offshore engagements and relevant PwC Territory teams. Communication, written and verbal, with these teams would be expected. This communication would include emphasizing the capabilities within the SDC to provide high-quality deliverables to support the PwC Global Offices.

• Be actively involved in proposals as part of client pursuit and assisting Partners and Directors with relevant and valuable inputs as needed.

• Manage the overall operations as per the framework/standard laid down by the management for the smooth functioning of business as usual.

• Ensure diversity within the team and equal opportunities for the team members involved for their progression.

• Responsible for the overall performance management of the team assigned.

• Oversee the team members performance of testing in the specific areas, monitoring the workload, timelines and budgets for the work being performed. 

• Ensure timely completion of the testing programs per the testing plans of the assigned work.

•  Sound knowledge / experience around internal audit and RCSA methodology within global banks

•  Sound knowledge and testing experience of controls around Anti-Money Laundering, Capital Markets, Corporate Lending, Mortgages, Insurance processes would be preferred

• Manage a team of Managers, Senior Associate / Associates (if needed) or independently deliver engagements for multiple processes across client(s).

• Manage the Cyber, Risk & Regulatory (Advisory) team and client portfolio to deliver 30,000 to 40,000 of client hours. (Would be Plus)

• Thorough knowledge in all the stages of the testing lifecycle that includes the planning, fieldwork and reporting Participate or drive conversations with the clients for process discussions and conduct walkthroughs.

• Expertise in drafting audit work papers including the final audit report and suggesting recommendations.

• Knowledge around Consent Order Issue Validations, Matters requiring Attentions (MRA) and Matters Requiring Immediate Actions (MRIAs), etc.

• Understanding of Risk and Controls Self Assessment (RCSA), risk control matrix (RCM), design effectiveness adequacy (DEA) testing and operating effectiveness testing (OET).

• Document and Review testing workpapers as per the defined standards and quality benchmark

• Support the Engagement Team in understanding the various guidelines around IA and SOX and assist in conducting the scoping, control rationalization & standardization for business processes

• Monitor project progress, manage multiple assignments/ related project teams, if needed.

• Ability to develop the skills of team members through regular and on-going coaching and feedback (written and verbal). Coaching / feedback would be in relation to the completion / quality of work performed, interaction with engagement teams, meeting timelines / budgets, managing multiple tasks, etc.

• Monitor resource utilization and motivate the team to perform as per stakeholder expectations

• Candidates should have excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and should be able to work with global teams independently with minimal supervision. Candidates should exhibit good client service skill collaterals with a strong focus on building relationships

Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to work independently under general supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment

• Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills

• Must be a team player who can understand the team members' requirements and at the same time be a leader in taking decisions as well as having difficult conversations when required.

• Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously

• Individuals would be expected to cultivate a strong team environment and promote a positive working relationship amongst their team. 

• Excellent Communication, written and verbal would be expected.

• In addition to being an exceptional individual contributor, manage engagements and relevant Teams allocated for the same. 

• Managing predominantly offshore engagements and relevant PwC Territory teams.

• Ensure client service delivery in accordance with the quality guidelines & methodologies.

• Build and maintain client relationships by understanding and being responsive to client needs and ensuring high quality of deliverables.

• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and communication skills including the ability to research and understand complex processes and effectively communicate them to interested parties

Client Management:
 

• Develop strong working relationships with the client and onshore client teams.

• Maintain excellent rapport and proactive communication with the stakeholders and client. 

Operational excellence:

• Suggest ideas on improving engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service. 

• Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures. 

• Strive to take the business to the next level by identifying and implementing changes for the betterment of business.

People related:
 

• Display teamwork, integrity, and leadership. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. 

• Foster teamwork and innovation. 

• Utilize technology & tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery. 

• Conduct workshops and technical training sessions for team members. 

• Actively involved in team building activity for strong group/team synergy

• Contribute to the learning & development agenda and knowledge harnessing initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors/master’s degree in commerce / B. Com / MBA/ BBA

• Chartered Accountant

• Experience of business experience in technology audit, risk management, compliance, consulting, or information security

• Experience in identifying control gaps and communicating audit findings and control redesign recommendations to Management/Clients

• Functional knowledge of major ERP suites (like SAP, Dynamics, Oracle EBS)

• Understanding of audit concepts and regulations

• Candidates with 11+ years of relevant experience in similar role, preferably with a “Big 4” or equivalent

Certification(s) preferred: 

• CA / CPA / CIA

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

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

December 31, 2024