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 business transformation digital solutions at PwC, you will assist clients with business transformations leveraging large scale digital solutions such as SAP, Oracle, OneStream, Workday, Identity and Access Management tools and other business applications. You will utilise innovative solutions to help clients assess and manage risk and controls during their transformation journey. Working in this area, you will assess the client’s approach for ERP security, business process and IT General Controls, while educating our clients on leading practice recommendations.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

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

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As a Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT) Tech Associate, you will play a pivotal role in transforming business processes through digital solutions, focusing on audit and assurance practices. You will engage in evaluating and enhancing internal control systems, optimizing business processes, and managing security controls to safeguard assets and promote operational efficiency. As an Associate, you will contribute to client engagements, developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will be exposed to clients, learning how to build meaningful connections and manage projects effectively. This role offers the chance to deepen your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources, while understanding your strengths and growing your personal brand.

In this dynamic environment, you will be driven by curiosity and adaptability, participating in project tasks and supporting senior staff. You will use critical thinking to break down complex concepts and interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. This opportunity allows you to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving, while embracing ambiguity and using challenges as opportunities for growth. Join us in shaping the future of digital assurance and transparency, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

- Supporting client engagement and projects by contributing to digital assurance and transparency initiatives
- Developing skills in audit and assurance processes to enhance business transformation digital solutions
- Participating in the evaluation and assessment of internal control systems to mitigate risks and promote operational efficiency
- Assisting in the integration of ERP systems into existing IT infrastructure, including data migration and process alignment
- Engaging in business process improvement activities to optimize performance and improve user experience
- Managing security controls by developing policies and procedures to protect information systems from potential threats
- Conducting security control assessments to evaluate system security features and compliance
- Collaborating with teams to implement IT controls that ensure business objectives are met
- Utilizing ERP modules to streamline processes
- Analyzing SOX compliance requirements to establish financial reporting standards and safeguard data
- Leveraging BASIS Database Management System for relational and navigational data access
- Communicating effectively with diverse audiences to convey ideas and solutions through various media
- Demonstrating intellectual curiosity and adaptability in fast-paced environments to support client needs

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer and Information Science, Information Technology, or Business Administration/Management
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment or the educational requirements for licensure as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA
- Client service associate positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are completing or have recently completed their final academic year of educational requirements.

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Demonstrating intellectual curiosity in digital assurance projects
- Engaging in ERP system integration and governance
- Participating in business process improvement initiatives
- Managing IT controls and security control assessments
- Excelling in audit internal controls and SOX compliance

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.  At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.



The salary range for this position is: $53,500 - $104,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance