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About the Role

As an Associate in PwC Canada's Risk Services practice, you will assess and strengthen technology controls for clients' information systems. You will evaluate IT environments, systems, and processes, focusing on financial reporting and business operations. Your work will involve reviewing IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity, data integrity, and system implementations, while also supporting audit teams. You will help clients understand technology risks and provide insights to enhance system trust and confidence.

Responsibilities

Conduct audit work efficiently while meeting timelines and budgets.
Maintain constant communication with the lead advisor and/or director.
Clearly and concisely document audit evidence and validate its relevance and quality.
Analyze the impact of control deficiencies 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, authentication, threat and risk assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
Identify business development opportunities and present services to potential clients.

Requirements

Enrolled in post-secondary education working towards Canadian CPA prerequisite courses.
Bilingual in French and English (oral and written).
Motivated to learn about technologies, IT practices and standards, infrastructure-related risks and controls, and IT control frameworks.
Motivated to learn about the analysis of IT risks and internal controls, including control objectives and design.
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 environment.
Strong analytical, conceptualization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong skills in prioritization and problem-solving.

Skills

Auditing
Auditing Methodologies
Client Management
Communication
Compliance Program Implementation
Data Analysis and Interpretation
External Audit
Financial Reporting
Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
Governance Framework
Information Security
Intellectual Curiosity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform
Data Ingestion
Data Modeling
Data Quality
Data Security
Data Transformation
Data Visualization
Inclusion
Emotional Regulation
Empathy
Active Listening
Accepting Feedback

Location

Canada

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Associate

Education Level

Post-secondary education working towards Canadian CPA prerequisite courses

Salary/Compensations

$60,000 - $69,000

Benefits

Paid study days
Reimbursement of CPA modules and examinations
Personalized coaching
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package
Mental health support ($3,500 annually)
Flexible work options
Paid time off to volunteer
Leadership development opportunities
Flexible health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Virtual care
Up to a $750 lifestyle account for wellness, fitness, and personal growth
Employer matching for retirement savings
Financial planning resources
Banking programs
Coaching
Mentoring
Clear career paths
Up to 31 paid days off including summer and winter office closures
Substitute a public holiday to observe your religious holiday
International remote work options

About the Company

PwC Canada is a community of solvers tackling important problems.
We are invested in employee success from day one.
We offer industry-leading CPA support programs.
We expose employees to innovative AI and digital tools.
We work with market-leading clients across diverse industries.
We offer a vibrant culture that values belonging, purpose, and continuous learning.

Equal Opportunity

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples.
We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.
We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process.
Our use of AI helps ensure we combat bias by evaluating candidates equally and fairly, without seeing identity information, such as your name, or gender for example).
AI also helps us better predict successful hires by reviewing all applicants for a role and the relationship between your skills, experience and likely success at PwC Canada.