Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Assurance Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary About the role: Trust is a valuable commodity. It is not given or kept easily. And when it comes to trust, what matters to stakeholders is changing. They want to know that companies are who they say they are, and do what they say they do. That is why today, organisations are being judged on more than financial performance, with reporting on other areas such as ESG, cyber security, and operational resilience playing a more important role in building stakeholder trust. Independent, high quality assurance is increasingly expected. Corporate reporting remains the first port of call for investors trying to understand business performance and prospects – and the risks associated with them. PwCs UK Audit business comprises over 6,000 staff across 19 offices, and includes both our financial and non-financial audit businesses. PwC's Stakeholder Assurance team provides independent non-financial audit services to enhance the trust and transparency in non-financial reporting, including ESG, Regulatory and Third Party assurance This is an exciting time to be part of Stakeholder Assurance, as we grow our services to meet the explosion of demand across our extensive audit client base. What your days will look like: Understanding client processes and designing and developing suites of assurance work over them; Planning and delivering assurance or similar assignments for a range of governance, risk, regulatory, operational and financial purposes; Communicating findings to clients and preparing written reports; Building and maintaining effective working relationships with clients; Managing and being part of a team to deliver a project both on time and on budget; Leading and coaching junior staff; Conducting work in accordance with a range of assurance standards; and Supporting new opportunities and propositions. Given the nature of our audit business, you may be required on occasion to work on engagements outside of those mentioned above, including but not limited to financial audits and in other industries. This role is for you if: Must possess a Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country Planning and delivering audit or assurance engagements in line with PwC and regulatory standards; Designing, testing or monitoring of internal controls; Client handling and relationship management and an ability to challenge and escalate issues effectively; The ability to work effectively in a team, building good working relationships with both colleagues and client personnel at all levels; Managing and developing junior team members through delegation, supervision and coaching; Genuine curiosity toward our clients’ business, their purpose and strategy to be able to effectively understand their stakeholders assurance needs; and An interest in / passion for building trust in society, for example in areas such as ESG, Sustainability and Climate Change. Some knowledge of assurance standards such as ISAE 3000, ISAE 3402, AAF 01/20, AT-C 320 / SSAE 18, and SOC2; What you’ll receive from us: No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date