Associate 1 (Internal Audit) at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Risk Assurance Internal Audit - Client Services practice, within Risk Assurance Compliance and Analytics services, will provide you with the opportunity to assist clients in developing analytics and technology solutions that help them detect, monitor, and predict risk. Using advanced technology, we’re able to focus on establishing the right controls, processes and structures for our clients to ensure that decisions are based on accurate information and assure that information provided to third parties is accurate, complete, and can be trusted.

Our team supports clients development of a risk management and governance framework and provides consulting and investigatory advice.We apply a wide range of assurance techniques, with a strong emphasis on risk management, performance improvement, change management.

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 an 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:

• Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
• Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
• Build and maintain an internal and external network.
• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Role Description

• As part of the team this person will be required to:
• Support a portfolio of Audit clients
• Develop and maintain sound client relationships
• Act as part of the Internal Audit consulting team
• Assist in client deliverables in respect of Internal Audit and related Advisory work
• Research best practice and identify new potential new business and risk management
• Work according to time and financial budget constraints
• Report writing
• Participate in completion of proposals and compliance with Corporate Governance.
• The successful candidate will need to complete the CIA Learnership.

Generic

• Adherence to PwC risk and compliance requirements,
• Completion of timesheets weekly as required,
• Approval against project codes (time and expenses),
• Ensure the correct organisational model is in place to deliver a highly efficient service to the business and our clients. 
• Maintain and develop organizational culture, values and reputation with all staff, customers, suppliers and partners.

Soft

• Ability to think abstractly,
• Ability to work within teams against deadlines, willing to align work with team’s priorities and goals,
• Clear and effective communication with a customer focus, in written and verbal formats, 
• Business and technical insight, 
• Ability to work independently,
• Ability to prioritise and solve problems proactively,
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Honours in BComm Internal Audit/ B Tech degree in Internal Audit

EXPERIENCE

• No previous work experience required

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Building and sustaining relationships with team members and clients
• Being passionate about customer service
• Being curious – learning, sharing and innovating
• Leading and contributing to team success
• Communicating with impact and empathy
• Developing self and others through coaching
• Demonstrating courage and integrity
• Acquiring and applying commercial and technical expertise
• Managing projects and economics
• Being open-minded, practical and agile with change
• Awareness of business strategy, solutions and services offered by PwC Advisory.
• Capacity for sustained effort and hard work over long periods
• The incumbent should be able to work in a team environment where quality deliverables encourage client satisfaction.  Our principles of adding value to our clients extend beyond systems and technology thus providing end-to-end solutions aligned with client strategy.