Line of Service
Assurance
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Asset Management
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.
In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion.
Your Impact
- Take ownership of specific areas and oversee key aspects of financial and regulatory audits for asset managers, management companies, and traditional, real estate, and alternative funds, including private markets and life insurance funds, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of audit work.
- Oversee planning, execution, and completion of audits complying with IFRS and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Lead audit teams with a focus on quality, compliance with auditing standards, and timely delivery of high-quality audit files for Partner review.
- Act as primary liaison among clients, actuaries, and senior management to present audit findings and provide expert advice on technical accounting and regulatory matters.
- Drive adoption of digital tools for audit enhancement, leveraging tools such as Power BI for data analysis and visualization.
- Stay updated on emerging trends including ESG reporting and sustainability standards, helping clients adapt to evolving regulatory requirements.
- Foster a collaborative, coaching culture by mentoring and supporting junior team members toward continuous professional development.
- Coordinate international and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless audit delivery across geographical regions.
Your Skill Set
- Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
- 4 to 5 years of auditing experience, especially in auditing asset owners, life insurance companies, funds, and alternative investment portfolios.
- Strong experience with IFRS audits, including IFRS 4 and IFRS 17 related to insurance auditing preferred.
- Demonstrated skills in audit planning, execution, regulatory compliance, and client relationship management.
- Proficiency in digital audit transformation with hands-on experience using tools like Aura, Alteryx, Power BI to streamline analytical reviews.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in French and English, enabling effective client and team interactions.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable to fast-changing regulatory and technological environments.
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
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit {+ 24 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
Yes
Job Posting End Date
