Internal Audit - Senior Associate, Financial Services

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Internal Audit is a critical function that provides independent assurance on the effectiveness of an organisation’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes.

At PwC, our Internal Audit professionals go beyond traditional compliance and financial reporting to deliver insights that drive strategic value and operational excellence. We partner with clients across industries to assess and enhance their control environments, identify and mitigate risks, and improve business processes.

As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality internal audit engagements, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to the development of innovative solutions that help our clients navigate complexity and change.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering internal audit engagements in line with agreed objectives, scope, and budget, prioritising tasks effectively to ensure each internal audit is delivered on time and to the highest quality standards while maintaining exceptional client service.
• Identifying key business and audit risks, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of relevant controls and developing appropriate testing methodologies
• Communicating regularly with engagement leadership (Manager, Senior Managers, Director, or Partner) to provide updates on the progress, emerging issues, and audit findings
• Preparing clear, insightful reports that highlight control deficiencies and provide practical, value-adding recommendations for remediation and improvement.
• Reviewing and coaching junior team members to ensure quality, thoroughness, completeness and completion of tasks within agreed time frames, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams, sharing knowledge, raising relevant issues, and contributing to a positive team environment.
• Supporting Business Development initiatives, including the preparation of competitive proposals, presentations, and thought leadership materials.
• Embracing digital tools and innovation, leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance audit quality and efficiency.

Education / professional qualifications:

• A recognised University Degree or equivalent
• Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent from a recognised accounting institution is an advantage
• Internal audit qualification an advantage
• IT audit qualification and experience an advantage.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Alteryx), AI and audit management platforms is a plus.
• At least 4 years practice accounting / Internal Audit experience in a Big 4 firm, other international accounting firm or large internal audit department

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland

We believe that challenges are better solved together! We inspire and empower our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and advance your career.

Enjoy PwC’s perks

We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html)

Being appreciated for being you

Our most valuable asset is our people, and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge. (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/)

You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie.

Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we’d love to hear from you!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email us for more information.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

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Required Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Audit {+ 24 more}

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date