Line of Service
Assurance
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Assurance
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
Internal Audit is a critical function that provides independent assurance on the effectiveness of an organisation's governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
At PwC, our Internal Audit professionals go beyond traditional compliance and financial reporting to deliver insights that drive strategic value and operational excellence. We partner with clients across industries to assess and enhance their control environments,
identify
and mitigate risks, and improve business processes
.
As a
Senior Associate,
you will play a key role in delivering high-quality internal audit engagements, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to the development of innovative solutions that help our clients navigate complexity and change.
**Responsibilities include
:**
* Delivering internal audit engagements
in line with agreed
objectives
, scope, and budget,
prioritising tasks effectively to ensure each internal audit is delivered on time and to the
highest quality standards
while
maintaining
exceptional
client service.
* **Identifying
key business and audit risks**
,
evaluating
the design and operating effectiveness of
relevant
controls
and developing
appropriate testing
methodologies
* Communicating regularly with engagement leadership
(
Manager
,
Senior Managers
,
Director
,
or Partner
)
to provide updates
on the progress
,
emerging
issues
, and
audit findings
* **Preparing
cle
a
r, insightful
reports**
that highlight control deficiencies and provide practical, value-adding recommendations for remediation and improvement.
* **Reviewing
and coaching
junior team members**
to ensure quality, thoroughness,
completeness
and completion of
tasks within agreed
time frames
, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
* Collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams
, sharing knowledge, raising relevant issues, and contributing to a positive team environment.
* **Supporting
Business Development
initiatives,**
including
the
preparation of competitive proposals
, presentations, and thought leadership materials.
* Embracing digital tools and innovation,
leveraging
data analytics and technology to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
Education / professional qualifications:
* A recognised University
Degree or
equivalent
* Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent from a recognised accounting institution
is
an advantage
* Internal audit qualification an advantage
* IT audit qualification
and experience
an
advantage.
* Familiarity with data analytics tools (
e.g.
Power BI, Alteryx)
, AI
and audit management platforms is a plus.
* At least 4 years practice accounting / Internal Audit experience in a Big 4 firm, other international accounting
firm
or large internal audit department
Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland
W
e believe that challenges are better solved together We
inspir
e
and empower
our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology,
you'll
be a part of amazing teams
encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact.
This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and
advance your career.
**Enjoy PwC's
perks**
We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at
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).
Being appreciated for being you
Our most
valuable asset
is our
people,
and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity
employer,
and we value diversity. We do not discriminate
on the basis of
race, religion,
colour
, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status
.
We believe this so much that we have signed up for the
Business in the Community Elevate Pledge
.
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)
You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at
.
Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply,
we'd
love to hear from you
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to
participate
in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please
email us
for more information.
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Audit {+ 24 more}
Desired Languages
(If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
Yes
Job Posting End Date