Risk & Governance Solution Senior Associate

PwC•Calgary, AB

About The Position

At PwC, the Assurance line of service focuses on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information to enhance credibility and reliability for stakeholders. This includes evaluating compliance with regulations and assessing governance and risk management processes. The internal audit team helps clients build, optimize, and deliver end-to-end internal audit services, including function setup, co-sourcing, outsourcing, and managed services, leveraging AI and other risk technology. As a Senior Associate in Risk & Governance Services, you will play a key role in delivering internal audit and internal controls (ICFR/SOX) engagements for public and private clients. You will collaborate with Managers and Partners to plan and execute high-quality engagements, support client relationships, and mentor junior team members, while continuously developing your expertise in business and technology risk. This role combines internal audit capabilities with other industry and technical expertise, such as cyber, forensics, and compliance, to address a comprehensive range of risks, empowering organizations to protect value, navigate disruption, and confidently pursue growth.

Requirements

Experience in internal audit, external audit, or ICFR/SOX (consulting, Big 4, or industry)
Hands‑on experience with ICFR/SOX testing, documentation, and remediation support
Hands‑on experience with Business process controls and risk assessments
Hands‑on experience with IT general controls (e.g., user access, change management, IT operations)
Hands‑on experience with Control deficiency identification, evaluation, and reporting
Strong understanding of internal controls and audit standards and frameworks (e.g., COSO)
Post‑secondary education in Business, Accounting, Finance, or IT
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate in a fast‑paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence interacting with client stakeholders
Exposure to data analytics, automation, AI, or visualization tools
A collaborative mindset and a demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives

Nice To Haves

CPA, CIA, and/or CISA (completed or in progress)

Responsibilities

Lead workstreams across ICFR/SOX and internal audit engagements, including planning, execution, documentation, and reporting
Supervise and coach Associates, reviewing work for quality, completeness, and adherence to PwC methodology, including SOX/ICFR requirements and the COSO framework
Execute and evaluate business process and IT general controls, including walkthroughs, design and operating effectiveness testing, and remediation follow‑up
Develop a strong understanding of client operations, risks, and controls, and contribute to day‑to‑day client interactions
Determine the root cause of control deficiencies and provide clear observations and practical, best‑practice recommendations to support remediation and control enhancement
Apply data analytics, automation, digital tools, and emerging AI/GenAI capabilities to enhance internal audit and ICFR/SOX testing, insights, and execution efficiency
Collaborate with specialists across financial reporting, IT, data, cybersecurity, and operational risk as needed
Support engagement planning, timelines, and budgets, and escalate risks and issues appropriately
Contribute to proposals and other business development initiatives
Stay current on evolving trends in financial reporting controls, SOX, internal audit, and technology‑enabled risk
Uphold PwC’s professional standards, independence requirements, and code of conduct