Senior Associate in Risk Consulting services at PwC tackling complex business issues and helping organizations in risk management and internal audits.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Associate, you will be reporting to Managers and higher grades, working as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.
Leveraging on your skills and experience to become a trusted advisor to your clients on topics of risk & internal controls.
Engaging and dealing with diverse teams from the planning through the completion phase of the audit as well as closely following up on the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting the timeline and the firm’s internal KPI’s.
Working with clients to improve their internal control maturity and to help them in mitigating the risks they face by developing internal audit and risk management strategies to strengthen their existing controls and processes.
Identifying key risks, defining the audit methodology, and process improvement by understanding the client’s objectives, risks, control frameworks, systems and regulatory environments.
Building and maintaining meaningful relationships with clients, and taking part in researching and identifying opportunities on new/existing client.
Developing internal and external relationships and reflecting PwC values on your day to day work when working in diverse teams.
Managing the engagement budget and economics.
Managing teams and the communication with the clients/stakeholders;
Helping clients navigate an evolving risk landscape by developing and executing test plans, identifying control effectiveness and improvements and reporting these to clients in an impactful way.
Providing on-ground support for the planning, implementation and administration of the clients’ Internal Audit Plan.
Working on Internal Audit engagements focusing on compliance, financial and operational related audits.
Conducting testing to evaluate the adequacy of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
Drafting the audit findings, the related impact, potential risks, and recommendations.
Innovating & helping further develop our service offerings related to internal audit, risk & controls.
Planning and executing the engagements effectively to ensure completion of the projects within budgeted time and cost.
Assisting our clients in the deployment and development of their internal audit/internal control function.
Studying business functions, gathering information, evaluating output requirements and formats.
Reviewing the work of the associate levels and providing them on-job training, coaching and constructive feedback to help them grow.
Ensuring adhering to compliance, quality and independence matters.
Commitment to continuous education and digital upskilling.
Performing other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables.
Requirements
A degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Governance Industrial Engineer, or any related discipline.
Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as CIA, CPA, CRMA, CFE, CGRCP, PMP, or CMA is a plus.
Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level or at least 3-6 years working in internal audit preferably in one of the big 4 professional services firm.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment.
Having strong report writing, and analytical skills.
Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written).
Business development and client relationship building skills.
Willingness to challenge the ‘norms’ and to create a cohesive and effective working team.
Demonstrating strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client/Manager.
having a background in governance, risk management, and compliance.
an up to date understanding of issues facing businesses and how to influence client conversations.
Experienced in assessment and testing of design and effectiveness of business controls.
Project management skills and ability to lead engagements from end to end and working directly with the partner and manager on the account.
Knowledge in any Audit technologies, and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plus.
Commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives.
Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates.
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