To stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world each of us at PwC needs to be a purpose‑led and values‑driven leader. To help us achieve this, we have the PwC Professional, our global leadership development framework. It gives us a set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need. We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Senior Associate in Risk Consulting with a focus on Internal Controls and Audit. You will work closely with senior team members to help clients mitigate risks, implement internal controls, enhance compliance processes, strengthen governance structures and internal audit functions.
Your Impact
* Execute and support internal audit engagements from planning to reporting, assessing governance, risk management and internal control systems.
* Evaluate business processes for effectiveness and efficiency, identifying control gaps and improvement opportunities.
* Execute SOX, regulatory or internal control framework assessments, including walkthroughs, testing activities and documentation.
* Support clients in enhancing risk processes, implementing better controls and adopting best‑practice methodologies.
* Collaborate with team members to deliver high‑quality internal audit services, including financial, operational, and compliance audits.
* Prepare clear, structured reports and communicate findings and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, leveraging technology‑enabled audit tools and data‑driven insights.
* Evaluate governance structures to ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
* Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging issues related to risk, compliance, governance, internal controls and internal audit.
Your Skill Set
* A university degree (e.g. Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar).
* 2–4 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Controls, or a related field.
* Familiarity with risk and control frameworks such as COSO, SOX, ISO or similar.
* Strong analytical skills, ability to understand end‑to‑end business processes, and an affinity for new technology, attention to detail.
* An assertive and proactive approach to the execution of projects, as well as a dedication to producing high‑quality work.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English are required – French and any additional language is considered a plus.
* A proactive, reliable, and team‑oriented mindset with a high willingness to learn and develop professionally and personally, you have a convincing demeanor, and you have excellent communication skills.
* The ability to network effectively within large organizations and build relevant internal and external relationships.
You can expect excellent development opportunities with challenging and varied tasks, accompanied by practical coaching and a wide range of soft‑ and technical skills training. You will work in a diverse team in an international network and receive regular feedback from colleagues for further personal and professional development.
About PwC
At PwC Switzerland, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We're part of a tech‑forward, people‑empowered network and help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum across audit, assurance, tax, legal, workforce, deals and consulting.
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