External Controls Auditor

Be it support with regulation, risk or compliance, Operate delivers. Human-led and tech-powered, it is the backbone of PwC’s unique approach to operational delivery - Execution Managed Services. Harnessing the power of tech and data, we work with some of the most recognisable organisations worldwide, wherever they need us to be. We deliver sustained outcomes through our managed solutions, as well as transforming and running complex operational processes that often create challenges or hinder client progress. Underpinning all of this is our commitment to ensuring our people are equipped with tomorrow's skills to drive success for our clients today.

About the team

Our Compliance Testing practice is made up of four competency areas including Finance, Technology, Operational and Regulatory. Our testing and compliance services provide oversight and assurance over critical functions, operations and processes - helping clients to understand where they have potential gaps and exposures. We work with multiple industries including Banking and Capital Markets; Insurance and Asset Wealth Management, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Retail, Health Services, Oil and Gas, and many more.

Skills and Experience:

• Part-Qualified Accountant or Accounting Technician, ideally with external audit or compliance background (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or international equivalent, and non-chartered accountancy qualifications such as CIA will be considered/accepted)/qualified by experience

• Understanding of business processes including related systems, policies, procedures, and controls; in a compliance related space

• Use of technology, automation, and process change to drive transformation and efficiency.

About the role

We are looking for a committed and passionate individual to join our Belfast-based team, who is self-driven and is up for a new challenge in supporting the leadership team with ongoing business growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Have day-to-day responsibility over a range of controls testing programmes including conducting and documenting meetings with clients to obtain an understanding of their processes and controls; liaising with clients to obtain evidence to support operation of their processes and controls; performing and/or reviewing testing;

• Providing team oversight and guidance, and management reporting/escalation;

• Ensure that programmes deliver on quality, and meet deadlines;

• Engaging with key stakeholders (within our clients and at PwC);

• Support the people experience through ongoing coaching of fellow team members, and supporting our culture of openness, collaboration, teamwork, and professional development;

• Enhance our ways of working, bringing ideas and solutions to our business; and

• As an integrated member of the Business Risk & Controls team, support management in helping to run the business.