IT Controls Associate in Risk Assurance department

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 digital assurance at PwC, you will focus on providing assurance services over clients' digital environment, including processes and controls, cyber security measures, data and AI systems, and their associated governance, to help organisations and their stakeholders build trust in their technology while complying with relevant regulations.

The role:

As an IT Controls Consultant within our Risk Assurance Services (RAS) group, you will play a crucial role in helping clients optimize their IT control frameworks. This position offers diverse opportunities for growth and exposure to top-tier domestic and international companies.

The successful candidate will:

• Review and evaluate client IT controls and processes as part of IT assurance and consulting projects.
• Conduct thorough assessments of IT environments, focusing on applications, operating systems, and databases.
• Identify and communicate audit findings to senior management and clients.
• Engage in projects related to information security, cybersecurity, and IT controls testing.
• Help clients strengthen their IT risk management and internal control activities

What we are looking for:

• A university degree in Business Informatics, IT, or a related field.
• Previous experience with IT controls and processes (candidates with no experience, but eager to develop in this field may also be considered)
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure fundamentals, including networks and databases.
• Understanding of information security risks and controls.
• Fluency in Azerbaijani and English, knowledge of additional languages are a plus.
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and networking skills.
• Eagerness to learn and embrace new challenge

Not required but would be a plus:

• Expertise in IT Audit and Internal Audit.
• Understanding of Accounting Principles and ERP Systems.
• Programming and Automation skills.