Director - IT Audit Controls - PwC Canada - Ottawa

Job description
We offer Assurance Services focused on the individual needs of each client and we support them with quality information to the capital markets and their stakeholders. Clients value our expertise in delivering year-end audits, quarterly reviews, financial accounting advice and regulatory compliance assurance. Our audit methodology connects our people around the world to access knowledge and share best practices.



The Opportunity: Director, IT Audit / Controls –OTTAWA
The Controls Services practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers is seeking an individual at the Director level to join the growing practice in Ottawa. The practice offers a wide range of services to public and private sector clients including but not limited to some of the following areas:
IT General Control and Application Control Audits and Reviews;
Data Conversion and System Under Development Reviews;
Project Health Checks;
Information Technology Controls Assessments for compliance to SOX/52-109/PIC;
Design, Evaluation and implementation of security and controls in ERP systems;
Audit of controls under CSAE 3416 and SSAE 16; and Data quality and analytics.
The position has the responsibility to support our practice in IT audit and controls assignments and consult with our clients on information technology, operational controls and process improvement. It also involves assisting our clients in optimizing their risk and internal control activities, including control effectiveness and optimization activities. There is a significant opportunity to work in a cross line of service environment.
As a Director you will be responsible for managing client relationships and engagements, including planning, executing and reporting on audit projects. In addition, you will be responsible for managing business development initiatives and activities. From a human capital perspective, the position is responsible for day to day management of the IT audit team, mentoring, developing and coaching junior team member and managing staff utilization.

Desired Skills and Experience
Qualified candidates must have:
Candidates must possess 8 years’ experience in the field of IT auditing. Candidates require in depth knowledge and have a proven track record of information systems auditing and/or business process controls auditing gained through on-the-job experience. Experience auditing or working with SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, and other complex financial systems is considered an asset. Candidates must be able to demonstrate this expertise and be recognized for developing thought leadership or sharing lead practices on IT risks and controls. In effect they should be regarded as an industry leader in providing such services, ideally in a professional services firm.
Candidates must have a consultative nature, with solid oral and written communications skills. We are looking for individuals who are constantly seeking and adapting to new challenges.
Candidates must be self-motivated in order to work independently. We require individuals who have a commitment to providing excellence in client service, with a sense of responsibility and maturity to listen to client issues, think through a situation, consider alternative solutions, and take action. Attention to detail is essential. A proven track record as a team player is a must. Candidates must have experience with key internal operational processes of a professional services firm, e.g., engagement economics, billing and collection, opportunity and lead management, performance appraisals, time reporting, personal independence and compliance requirements.
Certification in information systems auditing or an accounting designation is required.

Information systems auditing certifications include Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Accounting designations include Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and Certified General Accountant. The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is considered an asset.
Bilingual capability is an asset.
A valid Federal Government security clearance or ability to obtain one is essential.

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