Risk Services - Internal Audit - Manager / Senior Manager

You will be a part of PwC’s Risk Services – Governance, Risk & Compliance (Internal Audit and SOX) team, and you will experience a dynamic and fast-paced working environment where we drive Internal Audit innovation - merging the skills of our people with a robust, leading edge Internal Audit approach and state-of-the-art technology.

As an experienced Manager, you will make an impact by working closely with Partners, Directors, Senior Managers and staff to apply your knowledge and experience in delivering our services and motivating our team members. You will build valuable relationships with colleagues and clients and develop strong capabilities from formal training and working with highly talented and competent seniors and colleagues. Together we can build trust in society and solve important problems.

You will work as part of a team of subject matter experts with extensive industry experiences to deliver Internal Audit, Sarbanes Oxley, IT General Controls, Pre-IPO Internal Controls, Minimum Acceptable Controls (“MAC”) and Control Self-Assessment (“CSA”) Implementation reviews and other risk advisory services. You will thrive in a collaborative and innovative culture at a workplace. You are also passionate in leading and mentoring team members to develop their Internal Audit and other related competencies.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Acting as a team manager and/or individual contributor on governance, risk management and SOX controls advisory projects, as well as internal audits, internal controls and IT general controls reviews for our clients in various industries (including, but not limited to, Consumer & Industrial Products, Engineering and Construction, Environmental Engineering Management, Government & Public Sector, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices, Real Estate & Hospitality, Retail & Distribution, Transportation & Logistics Solutions, etc.);

• Planning and deliver engagements, including managing stakeholders, timelines and budgets;

• For internal audits and internal controls reviews,

  • Leading planning activities, including scoping, proposing and carrying out reviews in risk-based internal audit plans with deployment of tailorable pre-established audit work programmes to carry out evidence-gathering activities to evaluate the adequacy and validate operating effectiveness of internal controls for client engagements;

  • Overseeing walk-through interviews, identification of key risks and controls and tailoring of audit / review procedures (including data analytics) to evaluate the design and validate the operating effectiveness of internal controls across various business and technology processes;

  • Reviewing and recommending improvements to processes, risk management frameworks and governance to address control gaps and to enhance efficiency, where possible;

  • Guiding and supervising teams of junior staff in the execution of assigned work;

  • Developing report deliverables, including findings, with clear and concise business writing;

  • Presenting review findings and topics of interest confidently and succinctly in the presence of the engagement team and client’s stakeholders in status update and closing meetings;

  • Supporting Engagement Partners and/or Directors in attendance of and presentation during Audit Committee and/or Board meetings to Audit Committee and Board of Directors.

• For advisory engagements, reviewing, designing and/or implement new frameworks, methodologies, processes and controls (which may include the delivery of client training);

• Supporting business development efforts (e.g. preparing proposals, propositions, client meeting materials, etc.);

• Coaching and/or conducting training for junior staff to develop communication, analytical and technical skills

• Developing and maintaining meaningful business partnering relationships with clients’ stakeholders.

About You

• Experienced professional with a Bachelor's degree (in Accountancy, Business Administration or Information Technology related fields) and/or equivalent (CPA, CIA or CISA qualified) certification.

• Preferably at least 5-7 years of relevant experience in internal audit services in a Big 4 or mid-tier professional services firm or internal audit function of a multi-national or publicly-listed firm.

• Possess good working knowledge of IIA standards and updated understanding of the global internal controls, risk management and governance standards (e.g. COSO May 2013 update, ISO 31000, Singapore’s Code of Corporate Governance etc).

• Dynamic, self-motivated and driven to excel in a high-pressure environment (e.g. managing multiple deadlines and projects with an allocated portfolio of clients)

• Possess excellent oral and written communications skills to lead closing meetings and presentations.

• Good communications, analytical and problem-solving skills as well as being adept to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.

• Willing to travel internationally for work (upon lifting of travel restrictions in accordance with prevalent government advisories)

• Practical experience of using data analytics to augment internal audit or other review findings would be advantageous.

• Motivated and adaptable professional with excellent interpersonal skills to connect with internal and external stakeholders and adapt to a new working environment.