Manager/Senior Manager - SOX Testing - Big4

Sox Testing - Manager/Senior Manager

Job Description:

Reporting structure & key relationships:

- Working for a variety of client engagement teams from PwC network firms.

This should include detail on:

- Line Manager

- Number of reports (if applicable)

- Priority team relationships

- Key client relationships - Position to the Manager

- Individual would be expected to cultivate a strong team environment

- Communication, written and verbal would be expected. This communication would include emphasizing the capabilities within the SDC to provide high-quality deliverables to support the PwC Global Offices.

Main purpose of the job and key background information:

- We are looking for a self-motivated individual who will relish the opportunity to join a growing part of the PwC business, using their skills in developing key internal relationships.

- You will play an integral role in PwC's Digital Assurance & Transparency

- Understand the process workflow related to work requests from initiation through completion, understand how workflow is managed within the firm's workflow management tool, understand optimal and required manner in which to document results of work performed

- Participate in a wide range of projects and collaborate across multiple work streams or teams ; consistently demonstrating creative thinking, individual initiative and timely completion of assigned work

- Consistently demonstrate teamwork dynamics by working as a team member: understand personal and team roles; contribute to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; and proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback.

- Serve as participant on communications with numerous engagement teams

- The individual should have the ability to work effectively under pressure without compromising professional standards or quality of the work being performed.

- As part of the Controls Assurance team, members will assist territory engagement teams with testing of IT general controls and Manual controls activities. These activities will primarily relate to the following cycles / domains:

1. Change management

2. Logical access (i.e. user administration, access recertification)

3. Computer operations (i.e. problem management, batch processing, back-ups)

4. Program development

5. SOC 1 & SOC 2 reporting

6. Understanding of Business Process cycles (Purchase to Payable; Revenue & Receivables; Inventory; Payroll; Treasury etc).

7. Design effectiveness of IT and/or Business Process controls (Walkthrough with clients)

8. Operating effectiveness of controls

- SOX 404

- SOX Compliance

- Performing quality review of the work prior to client deliverables

- Have understanding of Internal controls and compliance and how it relates to the overall audit.

- Perform work and provide related deliverables in accordance with SDC User Guide and instructions as applied to engagement team work request submissions

- Maintain working knowledge of SDC User Guides

- Monitor time and manage deadlines

- Adhere to PwC SDC policies and procedures

- Participate in training, coaching and other developmental opportunities.

Requirements: These should include essential & desirable requirements such as:

- Level of experience

- Education/qualifications

- Industry experience

- Technical capability

- Sales/BD capability

- Metrics

- Key personal attributes

- Consulting experience

Minimum Degree(s):

- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Commerce / B.Tech

- Chartered Accountant

- Understanding of audit concepts and regulations

- Minimum of 4 plus years' of experience in the domains mentioned in the Job Description above - Candidates with "Big 4" or equivalent experience would be preferred

Certification(s) preferred:

- CISA / CIA / CISSP / ISO 27001 LA certifications are preferred

- Understanding of audit concepts and regulations

Knowledge Required:

- Working knowledge of information technology general controls and business process controls concepts in the areas of systems development, change management, computer operations and access to programs and data and various business process cycles.

- Working knowledge of appropriately applying internal control principles and business/technical knowledge including Application Controls, IT General Controls and Financial Reporting Concepts.

- Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.), including an understanding of the v-lookup, text, reference and logical and information functionality in excel.

- Team player, committed to providing high quality and maintaining timeliness

- Effective written and verbal communication skills including English

- Demonstrated self-motivation and a desire to take responsibility for personal growth and development

- Commitment to continuous training and to proactively learn new processes.