AC Digital Assurance & Transparency Associate - Summer 2022

Company: PWC
Location: Torrance
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

A career within the Acceleration Center Risk Assurance services, will enable you to assist clients in optimising control activities, organisational strategy, and policies and procedures. You---ll conduct transaction testing, perform readiness assessments, and leverage various technical Information Technology controls (e.g. databases, operating systems, data warehouses, and reporting tools) in order to help our clients achieve optimal operational efficiency. 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. 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 provide evidence-based feedback in a timely and constructive manner. Share and collaborate effectively with others. Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements. Validate data and analysis for accuracy and relevance. Follow risk management and compliance procedures. Keep up-to-date with technical developments for business area. Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in written form. Seek opportunities to learn about other cultures and other parts of the business across the Network of PwC firms. Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct Our Associate---s role in PwC's Risk Assurance services provided to clients is to: Assist with the development of risk assessments and audit plans; Assist in the evaluations of internal controls, providing internal and external audit support fieldwork or Sarbanes-Oxley testing; Demonstrate teamwork dynamics through working as a team member; Identify and address client needs; and, Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while exercising professional skepticism. Job Requirements and Preferences : Basic Qualifications : Minimum Degree Required : Bachelor Degree Required Fields of Study : Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems & Accounting, Computer and Information Science, Computer and Information Science & Accounting, Economics, Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance & Technology, Mathematics, Accounting & Technology, Business Administration/Management, Engineering Minimum Years of Experience : 0 year(s) Certification(s) Required : Before starting with PwC full-time, must meet all educational requirements to be eligible for the primary credential license appropriate for relevant practice area, such as having 150 credit hours for the CPA license in the state in which your office will be located or the educational requirements to license for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) license. Preferred Qualifications : Degree Preferred : Master Degree Additional Educational Preferences : Preferred Cumulative GPA: 3.3 Preferred Major GPA: 3.3 Client service associate positions are entry-level roles and job seekers have completed or are in the process of completing their final academic year of educational requirements. Certification(s) Preferred : CPA or CISA Preferred Knowledge/Skills : Demonstrates some knowledge of, and/or proven record of success through experience and/or coursework in, financial accounting, managerial accounting, assurance and systems including, preferably for a global network of professional services firms, in the following areas: Have knowledge of, and experience with governance programs and an demonstrate an ability to design, implement, evaluate, and optimize internal control structures designed to mitigate risk exposures; Demonstrate the ability to research and analyze pertinent client, industry, and technical matters; Demonstrate problem solving skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks; Demonstrate the ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management in both written and verbal form; Demonstrate flexibility and desire to travel, as client assignments require; Demonstrate a basic understanding of internal controls and the internal and/or external audit process; Have a basic understanding of the technical aspects of information systems, as well as an understanding of application controls, IT general controls and financial reporting concepts; Prepare memoranda and/or reports that communicate research findings and recommendations concisely and effectively with an orientation toward business communication and grammar; and, Demonstrate self-motivation and take responsibility for personal growth and development. At PwC, our work model includes three ways of working: virtual, in-person, and flex (a hybrid of in-person and virtual). Visit the following link to learn more: https://pwc.to/ways-we-work . PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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