Assurance Operations - Manager

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. Those in other assurance services at PwC will focus on providing assurance services to organisations in respect of other laws and regulations (excluding statutory financial statement audits). Working in this area, you will have knowledge of particular industry or local/international non-audit assurance requirements/practices.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Assurance Operations team you facilitate resource allocation, budget management, and operational compliance across various teams. As a Manager, you lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining exemplary standards, while enhancing your leadership style to motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee resource allocation and budget management across teams
• Maintain operational compliance and adherence to standards
• Lead and develop teams to achieve project goals
• Mentor junior staff to enhance their skills and performance
• Drive strategic planning initiatives for client accounts
• Cultivate a motivating environment to inspire top-quality work
• Liaise with departments to support organizational objectives
• Implement successful leadership practices to maintain elevated standards
  
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Proven experience in operations management
• Strength in analytical skills for budget management
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient presentation skills for reporting purposes
• Familiarity with compliance standards in the industry
• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field