Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

In IT audit at PwC, you will focus on helping to assess and evaluate the design and effectiveness of an organisation's IT systems and controls to provide compliance with regulations and mitigate risks.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

JOB PURPOSE

The main purpose of the SA2 role is to contribute and support team managers in managing client portfolios, maintain sound client relationships and managing the internal audit team, including the coaching and development of staff.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

The successful individual will take responsibility for:

Contributing and supporting team managers in managing a portfolio of Internal Audit clients.

Executing internal audit assignments from planning to completion, including but not limited to:

Preparation of Audit Planning Memo’s and/ or Scope Letters; Preparation of ORCA document (Objectives, Risk, Controls and Alignment); Assessing key controls in terms of control design adequacy; Assessing key controls in terms of operating effectiveness; Assessing business processes (financial and operational) in line with leading practice, as well as ability to identify gaps in processes; Assessing business processes in line with approved policy and procedure documents (Compliance)

• Preparing reports and discussion thereof at a managerial level

• Manage work in progress, budgets and debtors

• Develop and maintain sound client relationships

• Training, coaching, development and mentoring of junior staff

• Staff management and performance appraisals

• Identify new potential work

• Compile proposal responses; including all risk management processes, etc.

• Actively drive the GRIA strategy through all interactions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

Honours in BComm Internal Audit/ B Tech degree in Internal Audit/ Honours in BComm Accounting

Depending on the strategic skills sourcing plan, the following may be beneficial:

Honours in Engineering (for ERM) or LLB/ Bcom Law/ BProc (for Compliance)

Mandatory Certification(s):

Registered and actively working towards one of the following certifications: CIA or CA(SA) or CISA or CIMA.

Depending on the strategic skills requirements within GRIA, the following may be given preference:

ERM: CRMA or ISO 31 000 Certification

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in internal audit; with emphasis on the following:
Extensive experience in external consulting.
Experience in CAATS; Visio and or IT Audit will be an added advantage and will be a requirement in terms of the PwC Our Tomorrow initiatives i.e. to drive the PwC digital strategy.
Well-developed writing and verbal skills.
Strong presentation skills will be beneficial.

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Ability to perform research
Analytical skills
An assurance risk management mindset
Attention to detail
Ability to work both as part of a team, and independently
Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and to meet deadlines while working on/ supervising multiple jobs
Competent in risk identification and analysis
Competent in control assessment, design and recommendation
Good communication skills
Fluent in English

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Job Posting End Date

March 8, 2026

Internal Auditor

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