• Application Deadline: Mon, 9 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Risk and Quality Associate



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 1 year



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Description & Summary

• Our Assurance Risk & Quality team focuses on promoting and monitoring compliance with applicable external laws and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures to help manage PwC's regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk.


• 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.


• As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

The PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.


• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.


• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.


• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.


• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.


• Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.


• Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.


• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.


• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.


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


• The Incumbent promotes adherence to PwC network and firm policies, professional standards and regulatory requirements.


• The Incumbent is responsible for the execution of risk, compliance and the system of quality management for the firm.

Overview of Activities

• System of Quality Management (SoQM)


• Project manage the implementation of the firm s System of Quality Management (including coaching support to quality functions and process owners).


• Implement ongoing monitoring activities through related compliance testing and reporting of exceptions, action plans and conclusions.


• Support periodic compliance and quality reviews (regulatory or PwC network).


• Performs root cause analysis to identify and address audit quality issues.


• Facilitate and monitor implementation of remedial actions to prevent quality findings from recurring and help identify good practices as part of continuous improvement.


• Prepare required reports to assurance leadership, PwC network and regulators as necessary.


• Compliance and Risk Management


• Facilitate the understanding of and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards;


• Facilitate, implement and monitor compliance with PwC network and local policies and procedures to manage risk, enhance quality control and comply with law, regulation and professional standards.


• Address practice inquiries on conflict of interest and independence matters as it relates to assurance services.


• In liaison with the internal counsel team, manage the firms contracting, client/engagement acceptance and continuance procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance / Business or related disciplines. Candidates must be ICAN, ACCA, CIA or equivalent qualified.


• Minimum of 1 year relevant job experience in an external or internal audit role (preferably in a professional service firm).


• Hands on experience in designing, implementing and assessing a compliance function in a professional service firm


• Ambitious, mature and business-minded with strong leadership and high ethical standards


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, analytical ability and presentation skills


• Ability to manage diverse and multi locational teams, tight deadlines and prioritize tasks


• Willingness to travel as may be required in the role.