IN-Associate Independence - Independence ADV-IFSGurugram
IN-Associate Independence - Independence ADV-IFSGurugram
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Job Description
Line of Service
Internal Firm ServicesIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
OperationsManagement Level
AssociateJob Description & Summary
A career in Risk Management within Internal Firm Services will provide you with the opportunity to advance and foster integrity based decision making and conduct by PwC professionals throughout our organisation. Youll focus on promoting and monitoring compliance with applicable external laws and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures to help manage PwCs regulatory litigation and reputational risk.Our Risk and Quality team identifies and assists internal teams to mitigate and control client engagement risks. As part of the team youll provide advice to business teams within PwC on sound contract provisions standards and approaches in accordance with PwC policies principles and standards.
*Why PWC
At PwC we believe in providing equal employment opportunities without any discrimination on the grounds of gender ethnic background age disability marital status sexual orientation pregnancy gender identity or expression religion or other beliefs perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firms growth. To enable this we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.
The Associate will be responsible to contribute towards the firms compliance with the Independence policies and processes. The role involves evaluating independence threats followed by providing appropriate guidance and educating business teams testing compliance with Authorization of service process and related matters. The role requires broaden knowledge of external regulations on independence such as India CA SEC EU IESBA code of ethics and internal PwC policy and guidance covering GIP& SOPS.
Responsibilities:
- Review new nonaudit services for permissibility under applicable Independence restriction standards such as India CA GIP SEC EU etc. followed by guiding business teams on onward appropriate approval process.
- Assess ongoing or completed nonaudit services for permissibility under applicable Independence restriction standards and submit permissibility analysis.
- Coordinate with cross functional teams within independence office risk and quality and legal teams to align policies and procedures.
- Impart training on Independence to new joiners as part of the onboarding process.
- Coach business teams including partner manager and practice staff on independence matters.
- Perform AFS Testing on a quarterly basis. Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of AFS testing and decisions.
- Document and report any process violations and any breaches of independence policies and the actions taken to regularize them.
- Prepare and share daily work MIS to reporting manager.
- Be a team player. Maintain positive work decorum and maintain team equilibrium.
- Perform other specific assigned tasks in Independence and allied areas diligently.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to remain knowledgeable to about independence standards and best practices.
- Participate in projects aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of independence process aligned to volatile business requirements withing independence boundaries.
Mandatory skill sets:
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and professional standards related to auditor independence.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills
- Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Preferred skill sets:
Proficient in MS office suite and other work relevant software
Years of experience required:
Minimum of 23 years of experience in compliance audit or similar role with a focus on auditors independence
Education qualification:
CA Qualified or CA Intermediate/ IPCC both groups or bachelors degree in accounting finance or related fields
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required: Chartered Accountant DiplomaDegrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Risk ComplianceOptional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Accounting Practices Active Listening Budget Monitoring Business Ethics Business Expansion Code of Ethics Communication Compliance and Standards Compliance Awareness Compliance Oversight Compliance Program Implementation Compliance Review Compliance Risk Assessment Compliance Training Corporate Compliance Programs Developing Policies and Guidelines Emotional Regulation Empathy Ethical Standards Ethics Training Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity Investigation 14 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
