Internal Audit Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers provides industry focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for its clients and their stakeholders. More than 328,000 people in 152 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. Joining PwC Malta means joining this global network of firms.

Our Internal Audit practice has a diverse range of clients and engagements. We serve clients in several industries, including but not limited to Insurance, Asset Management, Pensions, Crypto and Public Sector entities. We work hand in hand with specialists in various areas such as Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Regulatory and Legal, Data Analysts, etc.

Our specialist Governance, Risk and Compliance team helps clients improve their risk profile by implementing an effective risk and controls framework aligned with business performance, which is key to survive and thrive in today’s business and regulatory landscape. The team offers knowledge and expertise, which extends to clients’ risk assessment, internal audit outsourcing, controls gap analysis and testing, corporate governance reviews, regulatory compliance appraisals and forensic investigations.  You will work in a friendly team-oriented environment where you can have fast professional and technical growth.

Responsibilities

As an Internal Audit Senior Associate, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Lead projects and oversee team members during planning, execution and reporting while engaging with client contacts at all levels 

• Performing audit projects and consulting engagements in accordance with established methodology

• Preparing deliverables such as draft reports, presentations to Board/ Audit Committee and supporting business development initiatives such as preparation of proposals

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships internally with PwC teams and external clients while establishing an understanding of client’s industry and issues

• Participate in the coaching and performance management process of the practice by developing junior team members, and promote teamwork within and across service lines

• Contributing to the development of your own and team’s technical acumen

The requirements for this role include:

• ACCA qualified

• Pursuing or completion of certification such as CIA will be an asset but not a requirement

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in internal audit and/ or external audit including some of the following areas: risk assessments, audit planning, report writing, reviewing business process controls, issue identification and reporting. 

• Experience in the financial services industry and local experience will be considered an asset but not a requirement

• Being enthusiastic and eager to learn and willing to get to know new business processes and industries

• Confident in establishing priorities, and monitoring project delivery and resolving problems

• A desire for personal continuous improvement

• Being analytical and with an eye for detail 

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

 You will be inspired by the engaging work you do, the people on your team, and the diverse clients we serve. As a team member, you will continuously learn and your insights will be embraced in an environment that values leadership and excellence.