Senior Associate - Independence Specialist

Description

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career in PwC provides the opportunity to develop, interpret, inform and monitor areas of risk management which includes: internal and external risk management policies, contracting, independence, quality, compliance and related technology. OFRO supports PwC's market facing activities by enabling client engagement teams to more effectively assess and manage risks in order to facilitate the profitable delivery of our products and services.

Our Independence Assessments team coordinates with other risk management teams to provide consultative advice on the application of the affiliate rules and to assess the permissibility of services, relationships, and impact to the firm's audit clients. The team also works closely with other risk management teams to contribute to Independence policy and develop Independence training, tools and technology.

Scope of service reviews

• Reviewing proposals or draft engagement letters for non-assurance services proposed to audit clients from an independence perspective and assess their permissibility according to applicable Independence standards and rules.
• Assist the Authorisation for Services (AFS) Operations Team with performing the independence analysis for risky and judgemental services offered to audit clients.
• Responding to scope of services related consultations and to assist other members of the Independence team with the AFS review process.
• Support the independence business partners with other day-to-day independence related matters
• Understand the client-specific independence procedures and policies
• Contribute in developing template materials, guidance and make available client-specific policies and procedures to the ME independence network and the practice
• Other activities
• Consultation system monitoring and assignment of queries among team members
• Performing data reconciliations for Independence monitoring purposes
• Participating in training sessions and contributing to setting the agenda for the calls/meetings
• Assist in upskilling the AFS Operations Team
  
  

Learning and Growth

• Liaise with Global Independence to understand Global systems improvement initiatives
• Adhere to policies and procedures
• Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed
  
  

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

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

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