Job Description

Line of Service AssuranceIndustry/Sector Not ApplicableSpecialism AssuranceManagement Level Senior Associate & Summary Our Digital Assurance and Transparency practice (DAT) is at the forefront of innovation, supporting both delivery of quality, tech-enabled solutions focused on trust and transparency and value-add growth in business and social issues that are top of mind with our clients. You\xe2\x80\x99ll work closely with clients, your Digital Assurance and Transparency team, and our external audit teams to understand the systems and technologies our clients use and how they can mitigate risk. As a Digital Assurance and Transparency professional, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be part of an organization with a focus on quality, value, innovation, emerging technologies (e.g. cloud, digital assets), and growth and gain experience across several of our specialized areas of focus throughout your career.A career within Digital Assurance and Transparency will enable you to play a valuable role in evaluating design and operating effectiveness of controls and providing our clients with insights into their business processes and technology. You conduct controls and transaction testing and perform readiness assessments, in order to provide observations and recommendations to our clients, including as it relates to their use of emerging technologies, such as cloud, artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies. You review finance, operations and technology processes including monitoring controls over third party providers. You also may provide assurance over service organizations that provide technology, emerging and business functions across ecosystems. You will work collaboratively across segments, sectors and specialty teams and have the opportunity to work on diverse projects. You\'re driving innovation and powering the future of the end-to-end audit through the use of technology with a focus on quality & value.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 Associate, 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:

• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
• Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
• Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
• Uphold the firm\'s code of ethics and business conduct.

Job SpecificationPricewaterhouseCoopers Acceleration Centre, Kolkata Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT), Senior AssociateAbout the Job
Introduction to PwC Acceleration Center\xe2\x97\x8f PricewaterhouseCoopers Acceleration Centre (Kolkata) Private Limited is a
joint venture in India among members of the PricewaterhouseCoopers
Network that will leverage the scale and capabilities of its network. It is a
member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited and has its
registered office in Kolkata, India
\xe2\x97\x8f The Delivery Center will provide a professional an opportunity to work in a
dynamic environment where you will have the ability to develop process
and quality-based skills.Requirements :\xe2\x97\x8f Position reports to the Digital Assurance & Transparency Manager.
\xe2\x97\x8f Working for a variety of client engagement teams from PwC network firms.
\xe2\x97\x8f Individual would be expected to cultivate a strong team environment.
\xe2\x97\x8f Communication, written and verbal would be expected. This
communication would include emphasizing the capabilities within the AC
to provide high-quality deliverables to support the PwC Global Offices.
\xe2\x97\x8f We are looking for an extremely 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.
\xe2\x97\x8f 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 way to
document results of work performed.
\xe2\x97\x8f 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.
\xe2\x97\x8f 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.
\xe2\x97\x8f The individual should have the ability to work effectively under pressure
without compromising professional standards or quality of the work being
performed.
\xe2\x97\x8f Have deep knowledge and experience of testing ITGC and Business Process
control. Have experience in ITACs (IT Automated) control testing. As part
of the respective 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:
\xe2\x97\x8f Change management, Program development.
\xe2\x97\x8f Logical access (i.e., user administration, access recertification)
\xe2\x97\x8f Computer operations (i.e., problem management, batch
processing, back-ups)
\xe2\x97\x8f Design effectiveness/Operating effectiveness - Business Process
cycles (Purchase to Payable; Revenue & Receivables; Inventory;
Payroll; Treasury).
\xe2\x97\x8f IT Application Controls
\xe2\x97\x8f Experience in SOC 1 & SOC 2 testing and reporting / SOX 404
\xe2\x97\x8f Have understanding of Internal controls and compliance.
\xe2\x97\x8f Monitor time and manage deadlines.
\xe2\x97\x8f Perform quality review of the work before delivering to the client.
\xe2\x97\x8f Support Manager in Engagement Management which included status,
meeting deadlines, managing team and relationship building and
delivering quality work.\xe2\x97\x8f Adhere to PwC AC policies and procedures.
\xe2\x97\x8f Participate in training, coaching and other developmental opportunities.Minimum Degree(s):
\xe2\x97\x8f Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s or Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Technology, Computer and Information Science, Engineering and/or other relevant degree.
\xe2\x97\x8f Chartered Accountant (not mandatory)
\xe2\x97\x8f Minimum of 4 plus years of experience in the domains mentioned in the above. Candidates with \xe2\x80\x9cBig 4\xe2\x80\x9d or equivalent experience would be preferred.
\xe2\x97\x8f Understanding of audit concepts and regulationsCertification(s) preferred:
\xe2\x97\x8f CISA / CISM / CISSP / ISO 27001 LA certifications are preferred & are mapped to the SDC PwC Career Progression TrackKnowledge Required:
\xe2\x97\x8f Knowledge / experience in fields of SOX projects.
\xe2\x97\x8f Working knowledge of financial reporting concepts and information
technology general controls and business process controls concepts in the
areas of systems control principles and business/technical knowledge
including Application Controls, IT General Controls and Financial
Reporting Concepts.
\xe2\x97\x8f 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.
\xe2\x97\x8f Team player, committed to providing high quality and maintaining
timeliness.
\xe2\x97\x8f Demonstrated self-motivation and a desire to take responsibility for
personal growth and development.
\xe2\x97\x8f Commitment to continuous training and to proactively learn new
processes.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 SkillsOptional SkillsDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel Requirements Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship? NoGovernment Clearance Required? NoJob Posting End Date

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