Job Openings at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Job Description & Summary

A career in Information Security, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to develop and support our internal security technologies and services across the entire global and local PwC network. You’ll focus on being the forefront of designing, developing, and implementing information technology including hardware, software, and networks that enhances security of internal information and protect our firms intellectual assets.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

Job Description & Summary

• The Security and Business Resilience Associate is a role that support the business resiliency and network security standards by monitoring physical security activities, across internal and external PwC locations within the country.
• The Ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing and reporting on people, firm and client safety process, protocols and see how they align with Global network standards and ISO standards by securing the office premises, conducting effective patrol of persons and property, monitoring surveillance equipment, identify and escalate policy and procedure violators, monitoring and reporting pandemic issues, providing report of security incidents conducted within the form, security alerts and security advisory.
• The position collaborates with the Business Continuity team, the Risk & Quality team, Office services team, IT and Human resources team, Office of the General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaison Services: Supporting in serving as a liaison between the firm and the security provider, law enforcement agencies and other public safety officials, facilitating discussions on behalf of the firm.
• Sending out Security/Travel advisory updates to staff members in a timely manner.
• Understand the risk ratings and send out safety advisory to staffs going to high- risk areas
• Review of the surveillance system in the event of missing items and identify trespassers
• Liaison with onsite security guards to ensure staff wearing of staff Id-cards and use of access cards
• Monitor all security controls within the firm, including Security guards’ activities and performance
• Supervising the routine maintenance of the firm’s security equipment (surveillance system & Access controlled doors)
• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
• Handle, manipulate and analyze data and information responsibly.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Security Director with assigned projects combing the following blend of activity, Emergency response, Business continuity planning, Contingency planning, Crisis management, organizational resilience, and other administrative tasks.
• Assist in providing journey management activity for staffs and the international Business travelers and follow up with staff members with intentions of taking local travels to complete the mandatory travel safe training before embarking on an engagement.
• Routine activation/deactivation of access to staff and restriction of access to visitors
• Spooling out the daily activity report for security inspection against irregularities on the access control logs or camera recordings and escalate incidence.
• Work with firm’s Local Security Director on all security and business resilience activities to ensure a consistent flow of duty.
• Assist in the organization of security awareness training for staff and third parties.
• Mapping out a security strategy that supports and extends Business resilience, both short- and long-term, determining which methods work for the firm and why. Continuous evolution of strategy is a must.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• First Degree in any discipline with minimum of Second Class Upper Division.
• Professional certification in Security Management will be an added advantage.
• Experience: 1-year experience in the Health and Safety field will be an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies includes:

• Excellent Customer Service ability.
• Possess logical thinking innovative Skills.
• Excellent communication Skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Has strong multitasking, attention to details and organizational skills.
• Possesses the willingness to learn and embrace change and to adapt new work techniques

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Job Description & Summary

A career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths, and address development areas.
• Delegate  to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy, and relevance.
• Know-how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
• Seek and embrace opportunities that give exposure to different situations, environments, and perspectives.
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, mentor, coach and evaluate engagement teams on financial audits of financial services companies using International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
• Lead accounting Advisory and other Assurance Engagements.
• Serve as effective liaison and representative between the firm and the client.
• Work harmoniously and productively within a team; providing necessary supports to superior and motivate less experienced team members to deliver their work in the most efficient and effective manner.
• Exercise sound judgment by making decisions throughout the engagement, including assessment of engagement risks, design and selection of audit procedures necessary to arrive at a desired level of assurance, and evaluation of documentation and audit evidence received.
• Preparation and 1st level review of complex consolidated IFRS financial statements.
• Work with partners and engagement managers regarding project management, including scheduling, staffing, and the engagement budget.
• Proactively interact with key client’s management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Assist with business development activities, such as proposals, conferences, and/or other thought leadership materials.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor towards duties and responsibilities, particularly with regard to independence, professional ethics, and the exercise of professional judgment.

Preferred Skills

• ACA/ACCA qualification (or equivalent)
• Must be working or have worked in a consulting/Audit firm - with 4 - 5 years professional experience in external audit of organizations in the financial services.
• Have deep technical knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant International Financial Reporting Standards
• Demonstrate an understanding of regulatory pronouncements that are applicable to Financial services.
• Focused and initiative driven (required to maximize growth potential)
• A passion for delivering an exceptional client service
• A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients
• Effective communication skills when working at all levels
• Possess the ability and maturity to resolve conflicts on engagements
• A demonstrated ability to take responsibility, work autonomously and use initiative, especially when working to tight deadlines
• Ability to perform and deliver on multiple commitments concurrently with ease and professionalism.
• Strong Team player
• Ability to delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities and coach to help deliver results
• Ability to develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in the business area.
• Ability to review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy, and relevance