Internal Audit Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers is the world's largest professional services organization with over 150,000 people in more than 150 countries. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best human resource assets possible - one of our 'six forces' shaping the future of business.Relocation Information: YesDescription:
Senior Associate - Internal Audit Services Minimum 3 years progressive audit experience (internal audit experience or controls-based external audit experience strongly preferred)
Expected experience includes documenting and testing controls in key cycles such as order-to-cash (revenue) and procure-to-pay (spend) processes. Solid understanding of inventory cost accounting and inventory management and control is a strong plus
CPA or CIA preferred
Attainment of Senior Internal Audit designation or, at a minimum, supervisory experience with audit staff and the performance of concurrent audit engagements
Comfortable at dealing effectively with client senior management and/or PwC partners/managers/staff
Capable of running internal audit engagements (possibly more than one simultaneously) and supervising staff members
Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and willing to "roll-up their sleeves" to get the job done
Other required skills:
Knowledge of COSO internal controls framework and IIA Standards of Professional Practice. Enthusiastic, motivated professional who desires to develop and maintain strong client and team relationships. Comfortable making oral presentations in front of clients and PwC partners/managers/staff
Adept at the use of technology (MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint; ACL & MS Access a plus)
This person will have the potential to move into a Manager position with unlimited potential based upon personal development and performance.
REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree
Excellent communication (both written and verbal) skills required.
CPA and/or CIA preferred. CISA a plus if in addition to CPA or CIA
MB.A. consideredEssential Requirements:
Big 4 experience a plus and 3 years experience required
Supervisory experience required
Strong oral and written communication skills
Commitment to exceptional client service
Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mind-set
Flexible, self started possessing intellectual curiosity
Ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management
Ability to travel 60% on an annual basis