IT Controls Advisory Senior Manager - SOX

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About PwCWere one of the worlds leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we help our clients, some of the most successful organisations on the globe, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses, tocreate the value they want. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.About RiskRisk isnt going to disappear and the complex, ever changing environment makes it much harder to predict where new challenges will come from.But it represents an opportunity for businesses to transform and innovate, and discover hidden value. From the boardroom to back office, we work to protect and strengthen every aspect of business; from people to performance, systems to strategy. Through ourinvaluable insights and independent assurance we help discover and unlock real value.There is a huge amount of business change caused by disruption, including technology, regulation, or a factor in the broader environment such as Brexit and that gives riseto risk and uncertainty. Helping our clients identify and address those risks to give them and their stakeholders confidence in their business is the purpose of our Risk Line of Service. About Technology, Data & AnalyticsThe Technology, Data & Analytics teamwithin our Risk practice represents a strategic priority for PwC due to the increasing demand from organisations to manage technology risk and optimise risk and control management. Technology, Data & Analytics is a 500 strong, national business that offersa range of high value services for organisations going through business and technology change. We have the privilege of acting as trusted advisors to a diverse and expanding client base, spanning multiple geographies and industries. This means that we havea real opportunity to enhance and refine our clients businesses. Of course, this will only be possible if we have the right people, with the right skills and thats where you come in.The role Our Technology, Data and Analytics IT Controls practice is currentlyexpanding and were seeking talented, high performing professionals with strong IT controls advisory and implementation skills to join our team as an IT Controls Senior Manager.We are looking for individuals to take a leading role on SOX and IT controls engagements,particularly in relation to the upcoming changes for organisations through UK Corporate Governance reform. We are looking for individuals with a strong background in IT risk, controls, and governance, who can take a leading role in building the practice, winningwork, owning client relationships and leading teams to deliver complex engagements to senior stakeholders.If youre successful youll undertake client work which could include Leading teams to deliver a portfolio of client facing and internal projects, includingmonitoring engagement progress and budget Acting as an IT controls / SOx subject matter expert on engagements and developing thought leadership Working with clients to rationalise and / or optimise their approach to documenting and testing IT controls, withan aim to reduce their cost of compliance Working with new clients who are aiming to comply with future UK internal controls regulatory changes, by establishing ITGC control frameworks and implementing controls and establishing a establish a culture of compliancethroughout their organisation Developing and managing relationships with senior client stakeholders across a portfolio Identifying and developing new client opportunities Managing the delivery of proposals and bidsYou will also have people responsibilitiesincluding Developing junior team members through effective coaching and supervision Creating a positive and inclusive team environment The essentials Technical knowledge and practical experience of IT controls design, implementation and testing Experiencein designing and testing IT general controls and as well testing automated controls, key reports, spreadsheets, and segregation of duties controls in business processes Technical understanding of IT architecture - operating systems, networks, databases, applicationfunctionality Extensive experience with SOX (section 302, section 404) and the COBIT Framework Understanding of financial reporting concepts and can link key IT risks to the risk of material misstatement to the financial statements (e.g. income statement,balance sheet) Possession of strong team working and leadership skills A willingness to learn new skills and help develop and innovate new client propositions Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients at all levels Strong report writing skillsPreferredSkills Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP Experience assessing third party supplier controls within SOC 1 Type II controls reports Demonstrable experience of working on multiple projects, managing your time effectively to deliver highquality work to tight deadlines; Commercial acumen and an interest in how complex organisations operate; and Ingenuity and problem solving skills, a natural curiosity to learn more about how IT and the business interacts in order to reduce riskDiversityWework in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And weaim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, were open to flexible workingarrangements where appropriate. Click here to find out more about everyday inclusion at PwC and how we support our people.The skills we look for in future employeesAll our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering ourbusiness strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, The PwC Professional, and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities,business acumen, global acumen and relationships.RiskWere a leading provider of trust in the digital world - in the eyes of our people, our clients and our stakeholders. Todays business environment is different. More complex. More connected. Companies notonly face new and unknown risks, but also new and untapped opportunities. Our team is at the forefront of this change, join us to be a part of transforming how risk is perceived and capitalised on.Not the role for youDid you know PwC offer flexible contractarrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)The skills we look for in future employeesAll our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important