Assurance - RAS - T & T- Senior Associate - Dublin

<p><b>Line of Service</b></p>Assurance<p></p><p><b>Industry/Sector</b></p>Not Applicable<p></p><p><b>Specialism</b></p>Assurance<p></p><p><b>Management Level</b></p>Senior Associate<p></p><p><b>Job Description &amp; Summary</b></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>As a Senior 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:</p><ul><li><p><span>There are many reasons why organizations focus on building trust and transparency including:</span></p></li><li><p><span>Service providers - need to be able to demonstrate to their customers that certain standards are being met when supplying their service.  Without a formal report to demonstrate this, the service provider’s ability to maintain and grow their customer base is impacted.  Examples of where this is relevant include service providers within the asset management industry and software providers.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Regulatory compliance - a company may need to be able to demonstrate compliance with specific regulations in order to maintain their license</span></p></li><li><p><span>Stakeholder pressure/strategic initiative - certain information is being demanded by stakeholders, especially in the area of <span>sustainability. </span> In some cases, disclosing the information is also a key strategic priority for the organisation. The quality of this information is a key concern for those who use it to estimate a company's current and future valuation. Being able to provide independent formal assurance (akin to a financial statement audit opinion) over this non financial reporting  information is the preferred method to provide this trust and transparency. </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span>Through a range of assurance reporting services—including SOC 1, ISAE 3402, SOC 2 and Agreed-Upon Procedures—the Trust and Transparency team within RAS can help clients report on their control environment and/or specific data points (eg carbon) objectively and accurately.</span></p><p></p><p><span>Key responsibilities include:-</span></p><p><span>Identifying areas of growth related to <span>T</span>&amp;<span>T</span> client offerings and completing business development</span></p><p><span>Developing and maintaining personal networks within PwC and in the marketplace;</span></p><p><span>Managing a portfolio of <span>T</span>&amp;<span>T</span> audits</span></p><p><span>Delivering within agreed timeframes and budgets</span></p><p></p><p><b>Essential Skills and Experience</b></p><ul><li><p><span>Senior Associate requires 3 to 5 years relevant experience (can be a combination of audit and industry experience).</span></p></li><li><p><span>The successful candidates will be ACA qualified (or equivalent), demonstrate excellent communication skills (both written and oral), the ability to deal with people across all levels of an organisation, a genuine interest in providing high quality service to clients, be commercially aware, show initiative.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Financial Services experience (especially AWM) or technology or sustainability an advantage, but not a requirement.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland</b></p><p>We believe that challenges are better solved together. We’re inspiring and empowering 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 take your career to the next level.</p><p></p><p><b>Enjoy PwC’s perks</b></p><p>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. (<a href="https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html</span></a>).</p><p></p><p><b>Being appreciated for being you</b></p><p>Our most valuable asset is our people and we recognise you for it - ensuring you feel like you belong and that you are valued and rewarded for the great work you do everyday. PwC is an equal opportunities employer and creating a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve is hugely important to us.</p><p></p><p>We believe this so much that we have signed up for the <a href="https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Business in the Community Inclusive Workplace Elevate Pledge</u></a>. (<a href="https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/" rel="noopener nor