Independence Risk Senior Analyst - US Client

at  PwC

JOB DESCRIPTION & SUMMARY

A career in PwC’s One Firm Risk Organization (OFRO) provides the opportunity to develop, interpret, inform and monitor areas of risk management which includes: internal and external risk management policies, contracting, independence, quality, compliance and related technology. OFRO supports PwC’s market facing activities by enabling client engagement teams to more effectively assess and manage risks in order to facilitate the profitable delivery of our products and services.
Our Quality Risk Management team is a consultative team that includes client service facing risk management professionals and those who focus on risk management for internal teams. Our risk management professionals perform consultations and provide approvals (as required by risk management policies) related to client and engagement acceptance, support teams during the engagement delivery process, focus on troublesome practice matters and work to manage risk associated with firm and public communications.
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 an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. 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 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:

• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities and coach to help deliver results.
• Develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from from current trends in business area.
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
• Share relevant thought leadership.
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing others.
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality, diverse relationships.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

The EAF reviewer position provides the opportunity to develop, interpret, inform and monitor areas of risk management as they relate to Engagement Acceptance, to include internal and external risk management policies, contracting, independence, quality, and compliance, as well as consultation with Engagement Leaders and their teams.
Knowledge Preferred :
-Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of, and/or a proven record of success serving in a role within a client services environment that emphasizes project management with quality and risk management issues that include the following: day-to-day contracting matters, regulatory developments, new idea flow, engagement execution questions, review/oversight, and related functions
-Demonstrates thorough knowledge of, and/or a proven record of success serving in a role within a client services environment that leverages a broad array of taxation issues clients across various markets encountered in day-to-day business
-The following completed degrees are not required, although preferred: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related field
-The following completed and/or obtained certifications and/or are licenses are beneficial, but not mandatory: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent, Member of the Bar
Skills Preferred :
-Uses feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
-Uses a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in business area.
-Self-review of work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
-Uses straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing others.
-Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality, diverse relationships.
-Upholds the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.
-Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in a professional role by: actively participating in AAC Review Team/OFRO discussions and meetings; communicating a broad range of professional services; managing EAFRs, including preparing concise, accurate documentation and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of high utilization during peak performance periods, unanticipated issues, etc.
-Demonstrates a proven record of success in a professional role utilizing project management skills, especially the organization and follow-through on assignments with minimal supervision, as well as performing within a collaborative environment.
-Demonstrates a proven ability to produce and deliver verbal and written content and communications, with an attention toward business writing and grammatical correctness, to Partners and engagement teams and senior review team members.
Minimum Year Professional Experience: 1
Additional Information :
This degreed, mature individual will need strong communication and organizational skills to serve as an effective member of the EAFR review team. Successful partnering with OFRO Tax seniors, managers, directors, and partners will require an assimilation into a larger team, designed to work seamlessly together, toward building on efficiencies in the overall review process, while at the same time, maintaining EAFR program professionalism and integrity.

OPTIONAL SKILLS

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
English

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Not Specified

• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities and coach to help deliver results.
• Develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from from current trends in business area.
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
• Share relevant thought leadership.
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing others.
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality, diverse relationships.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct