Internal Audit Senior Associate

Job summary

The Senior Associate will lead internal audit and risk engagements, providing advisory services to help clients navigate regulatory landscapes and enhance internal controls. They are responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing project delivery, and mentoring staff to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Job details

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively. As a risk management generalist at PwC, you will provide advisory and practical support to teams across a wide range of specialist risk and compliance areas. 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 an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. 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. The Opportunity As an Internal Audit Senior Associate, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career. You will have the opportunity to work with clients on a range of internal audit, risk, controls, and regulatory engagements. You will contribute to high-quality client delivery, build trusted relationships, and use innovative tools and technologies to identify risks, strengthen controls, and deliver meaningful insights. Your role will include, but isn’t limited to: Client Expectations: Be a driver and subject matter expert in our assurance and advisory services through Internal Audit functions, Governance and Internal Controls (SOX/NI 52-109), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs, third-party relationships, and regulatory compliance. Analyze and assess clients’ business processes and systems – including GenAI – (i.e., security, computer operations, change management and SDLC) to help management understand and address business objectives, risks, controls, and improvement opportunities. Utilize GenAI and data analytics (Alteryx) to automate tasks and test steps. Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required. Market Expectations: Focus on the market to identify and build trusted client relationships and generate new business opportunities with both new and existing clients Develop proposals and overseeing presentations for engagement opportunities People Expectations: Navigate the complexities of global teams and engagements Develop staff to progress in their careers Oversee learning and development initiatives and performance management Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels What You'll Bring Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here's what we look for: Experience in managing internal auditing and regulatory compliance (SOX/NI 52-109) in the Mining, Retail, Manufacturing, or Utilities sectors. Experience overseeing and managing multiple client engagements (with various size, scope and complexity), overseeing local and national technical or industry training Experience identifying and implementing opportunities to improve on delivery, quality and efficiency Minimum Bachelor's Degree Consulting/advisory experience CA, CPA, CIA, CISA designations preferred Experience in all aspects and phases of the internal audit life cycle (strategic/annual planning, stakeholder relationship management, audit planning and execution, reporting and performance management) Experience with leading and/or responding to Requests for Proposals Strong commitment to providing excellence in client service and a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality results This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders. The salary range for this position is $67,400 - $112,300. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package. Why you’ll love PwC We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process. 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What you’ll do

The Senior Associate will lead internal audit and risk engagements, providing advisory services to help clients navigate regulatory landscapes and enhance internal controls. They are responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing project delivery, and mentoring staff to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and significant experience in internal auditing and regulatory compliance within sectors like mining, retail, or manufacturing. Professional designations such as CA, CPA, CIA, or CISA are preferred, along with a strong background in consulting and audit life cycle management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Inclusive benefits
• Flexibility programs
• Continuous development environment

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Internal audit
• Regulatory compliance
• Risk management
• SOX
• NI 52-109
• Enterprise risk management
• Data analytics
• Alteryx
• GenAI
• Business process analysis
• Stakeholder management
• Project management
• Client relationship management
• Leadership
• Performance management
• Allyship
• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
• Continuous Development
• Building Trust
• Generative Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Operations
• Relationship Management
• Business Objectives
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Planning
• Data Analysis
• Audit Planning
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Business Process
• Certified Internal Auditor
• Change Management
• Customer Service
• Regulatory Compliance
• Consulting
• Performance Management
• Global Leadership
• Governance
• Innovation
• Internal Auditing
• Risk Management
• Presentations
• Systems Development Life Cycle
• Coaching
• Request For Proposal
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance
• Scheduling
• Chatbot
• Honesty

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Internal Audit Associate
• Internal Audit Manager
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

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