Information Technology Audit Senior Associate (Bilingual FR/EN)

Pwc Canada • Montreal, QC

24d • $65,600 - $109,300

About The Position

A career in our External Audit Process Assurance practice, within Process 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. Our team helps organisations navigate the increasingly complex reporting environments by improving internal controls and increasing confidence in the quality of the information produced by their internal systems. We focus on the design, documentation, and operations of controls around the financial reporting process, including financial business process and Information Technology management controls.
Meaningful work you’ll be part of
As a Information Technology Audit Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide certification services, including the assessment of technology risks, leveraging control frameworks (COSO, COBIT)
Participate in audits of IT Controls, testing of automated and manual business process controls, internal audits with an IT focus, Service Organization Control audits, ISO 27001 certification and projects in the general IT security space
Carrying out the work in an optimal fashion in compliance with deadlines and budgetary requirements outlined in the planning phase
Consult with our clients on operational controls and process improvement
Documenting clear and concise audit evidence obtained during the execution of the audit and validate their relevance and quality of information
Conducting analyses of control deficiencies noted during the course of the audit and their impact on financial data and the overall audit strategy
Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships internally with PwC teams and external clients
Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or business related
• Working towards one of these designations: CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, CIA, CGAP, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Proven ability to document processes and controls, develop and execute testing programs
• Strong knowledge of technology, IT practices and standards, infrastructure-related risks and controls in the areas of security and IT and IT control frameworks
• Exposure to data analytics and visualization tools
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing inclusion and diversity, as well as coaching individuals with diverse perspectives
• The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada

Responsibilities

• Provide certification services, including the assessment of technology risks, leveraging control frameworks (COSO, COBIT)
• Participate in audits of IT Controls, testing of automated and manual business process controls, internal audits with an IT focus, Service Organization Control audits, ISO 27001 certification and projects in the general IT security space
• Carrying out the work in an optimal fashion in compliance with deadlines and budgetary requirements outlined in the planning phase
• Consult with our clients on operational controls and process improvement
• Documenting clear and concise audit evidence obtained during the execution of the audit and validate their relevance and quality of information
• Conducting analyses of control deficiencies noted during the course of the audit and their impact on financial data and the overall audit strategy
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships internally with PwC teams and external clients
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees