September 2027 - Risk Services (CPA) - Full-time - Vancouver

PwC•Vancouver, BC

3d•CA$57,000 - CA$67,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At PwC Canada, we’re more than a professional services firm—we’re a community of solvers tackling the world’s most important problems. As an Associate in our Risk Services practice, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team that values your perspective and empowers you to make a real impact. You’ll build relationships, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to work that matters—whether it’s helping clients navigate complex challenges or driving trust in their reporting. You’ll be joining a firm that’s invested in your success from day one. As a new Associate in our Risk Services Practice, you’ll benefit from PwC Canada’s industry-leading CPA support program, which includes paid study days, reimbursement of CPA modules and examinations, and personalized coaching to help you succeed in your designation journey. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with experienced professionals and be exposed to our innovative AI and digital tools to help you build future-ready capabilities in data, technology, and business acumen. Working with market-leading clients across diverse industries, you’ll be exposed to complex, real-world challenges that accelerate your professional growth. Beyond your work, PwC Canada offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits package, including mental health support, flexible work options, and paid time off to volunteer in your community. You’ll also have access to leadership development opportunities, inclusive employee networks, and a vibrant culture that values belonging, purpose, and continuous learning. Grow here, go further. The Opportunity : Audit IT A career in our IT Audit team will provide you with the opportunity to assess and strengthen the technology controls that underpin the reliability, security, and integrity of our clients' information systems. You will work directly with experienced professionals to evaluate IT environments, systems, and processes that support financial reporting and business operations for organizations across a variety of sectors. Your work may include reviewing IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity measures, data integrity, and system implementations, as well as providing audit support to internal and external audit teams. You will help clients understand how technology risks impact their business and provide insights that enhance trust and confidence in their systems. In this role, you will: Enable clients across various industries to improve their risk management and internal control capabilities. Provide services that enhance the value delivered by existing internal audit, compliance, and risk management functions, including strategic advisory solutions, outsourcing, and co-sourcing. Cover the full spectrum of value protection to enhance value through governance and process reviews, resource optimization, and compliance audits. Deliver risk advisory services covering financial, operational, compliance, strategic, and emerging risks.

Requirements

Enrolled in post-secondary education and working to obtain the Canadian CPA required prerequisite courses
Bilingual French and English (oral and written)
Motivated to learn about technologies, IT practices and standards, infrastructure-related risks and controls in the areas of security and IT, as well as IT control frameworks
Motivated to learn about the analysis of IT risks and internal controls, including the establishment of control objectives and the design of control procedures
Motivated to learn about analyzing the impact of IT risks and internal controls on organizations’ financial, strategic, and operational objectives
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment
Recognized strong analytical, conceptualization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Strong skills in prioritization and problem-solving

Responsibilities

Conduct audit work efficiently while meeting the timelines and budgets set during the planning phase.
Maintain constant communication with the lead advisor and/or director responsible for the assignments given to you.
Clearly and concisely document audit evidence obtained during audit execution and validate its relevance and quality.
Analyze the impact of control deficiencies identified during audit execution on financial data and the overall audit strategy.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships within the department and with clients.
Actively monitor external trends in IT, remote access features, authentication mechanisms, threat and risk assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments, and acquire knowledge on these topics.
Identify business development opportunities to offer services from other departments to our clients and to present our services to new potential clients.