Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we drive change and deliver value by helping organizations make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving digital world. Join our vibrant team at PwC Croatia, where you'll collaborate with industry leaders and expand your expertise across various sectors.

With offices in 149 countries and more than 370,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organizations and individuals create the value they’re looking for, by delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. A career within Internal Audit services will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organization’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organizations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organization. As a Senior Consultant you will have a key role on internal audit assignments and other risk assurance projects. You will be reporting directly to a Senior Manager / Director within the Risk Assurance practice. As a result, this role will provide you with an excellent opportunity to develop your personal and technical skills.

Key responsibilities:

Joining as a Senior Consultant, you can expect to be involved in a variety of interesting and challenging work tasks:

• Participate in internal audit and internal controls projects covering the design and operating effectiveness of business processes or IT controls
• Prepare process flows / narratives and risk & control matrices
• Identify process gaps and accordingly provide recommendations in areas requiring improvement based on the client's business process and industry practice
• Conduct (and review, if needed) tests of design and operating effectiveness, and suggest controls to improve the client’s control framework
• Document testing workpapers as per the defined standards and quality benchmark
• Meet quality guidelines within the established turnaround time (or allotted budget) for assigned requests
• Monitor project progress, manage multiple assignments/ related project teams, if needed
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Work as part of a team, liaising with both client and other specialist staff in the practice to provide high quality client services
• Provide an on-site coordination role for clients including coaching and coordinating the work of junior staff
• Supervise teams and report directly to senior staff

Qualifications:

• A university degree in Finance or Economics or in a related field
• Experience in financial audit, internal audit and/or consultancy services
• CIA, CISA, ACCA or other similar certifications - qualified or in progress will be considered as a plus
• Proficiency in English and Croatian; German is a plus
• Effective verbal and written communications
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• Well-developed listening and questioning techniques, supported by strong analytical skills and organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently under general supervision or as a part of a team.
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent communication, organizational, and networking skills.
• Eagerness to learn and embrace new opportunities

Desired Skills and Experience:

Auditing, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Finance, External Audit, Internal Audit, Financial Statements, Financial Audits, Assurance, Financial Services, IT Audit, SOX, Sound understanding of key business processes such as PTP, OTC, Inventory, Payroll, Fixed Assets, etc. and the Risks and Controls associated with the process.

What We offer:

• Competitive remuneration and employee benefit programme
• Professional development and training opportunities in Croatia and abroad
• A professional and team-oriented work environment
• Use of AI technology in everyday work
• International mobility and short-term projects abroad (both remote and on-site)
• Interesting career development options and challenging assignments for top Croatian and international clients
• Industry leading technologies and methodology
• Dedicated team support

Why Join PwC?

• Be part of a professional, positive, and team-oriented working environment.
• Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexibility to work from the office or remotely.
• Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits program, including medical insurance, food vouchers, and a sport card.
• Work in a conveniently located central office.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.