Healthcare Business Process and Risk Controls - Experienced Associate

Specialty/Competency: Business ControlsIndustry/Sector: Pharma and Life SciencesTime Type: Full timeTravel Requirements: Up to 40%A career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations 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 organisation.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As an Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.

Share and collaborate effectively with others.

Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.

Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.

Follow risk management and compliance procedures.

Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.

Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.

Build and maintain an internal and external network.

Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.

Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Demonstrates some abilities and/or a proven record of success in the following areas:

Operating in a professional services firm or large enterprise as an Internal Auditor, SOX professional, and/or risk consultant;

Understanding and/or proven record executing internal audits including participating in the planning and scoping of a project, interviews, testing, analytics, report writing, and communication of internal audit findings to stakeholders in both verbal and written formats;

Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of current issues that key executives contemplate within the healthcare industry, and recognizing the role that internal audit plays in addressing organizational risks;

Working with project teams to execute work programs and provide deliverables that involve evaluating financial, operational, IT, and compliance risks, processes, and controls;

Delivering controls design assessments, executing controls testing, engagements related to SOX compliance, SOX readiness, and control advisory for clients, working both in-person and remotely;

Utilizing tools and technologies such as data analytics, visualization, and automation to provide greater coverage, targeted precision or insights to our project teams and clients;

Applying internal control principles and business/technical knowledge including business process controls, key report testing, IT automated controls and financial reporting concepts;

Working experience applying professional skepticism skills; and,

Leveraging technical resources and tools to expand knowledge, enhance work product, contribute to business development, stay updated on client and firm hot topics, and share knowledge with the team.

Demonstrates some abilities and/or a proven record of success in the following areas:

Identifying and addressing client needs, including building and maintaining client relationships and developing an understanding of the client's business;

Acquiring knowledge about the client's business and technology to identify potential service opportunities and contribute to their successful pursuit;

Assisting in project management activities across multiple projects, including understanding workplans, managing time effectively, supporting deliverable schedules, and actively participating in addressing project challenges and finding solutions with senior team members;

Demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop skills in understanding client needs, building client relationships, and gaining knowledge of the client's business and technology;

Showing initiative and adaptability in completing tasks, prioritizing workload, and actively seeking opportunities to contribute to the team's success; and,

Expressing a desire to expand Healthcare industry sector knowledge and develop specialization over time, while actively seeking opportunities for growth and professional development.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-workPwC 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.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.For positions in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New York State, or Washington State, or for opportunities that will report to a supervisor, office or other work site in New York State, please visit the following link for pay range information: https://pwc.to/payrange-v1-advisoryassociate2