RISK AND QUALITY ASSOCIATE JOB AT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS | RISK AND QUALITY ASSOCIATE JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria - Our client, a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registered infrastructure market holding company in Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

Our Assurance Risk & Quality (ARQ) team is the guardian of the firm's reputation. As a Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in promoting and monitoring compliance with external laws, professional standards, and internal PwC policies. You will be a problem solver at heart—responsible for the execution of the firm’s System of Quality Management (SoQM) and managing regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk. We are looking for a purpose-led, values-driven leader who can navigate complex, unstructured problems and deliver high-quality insights that keep us fit for the future.

Requirements:

1. System of Quality Management (SoQM) & Monitoring

• Project Management: Lead the implementation of the firm’s SoQM, providing specialized coaching to quality functions and process owners to ensure brand alignment.

• Compliance Testing: Execute ongoing monitoring activities through rigorous compliance testing, reporting exceptions, and developing robust action plans.

• Review Support: Facilitate periodic compliance and quality reviews, whether initiated by regulators or the global PwC network.

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Perform deep-dive RCA to identify why audit quality issues occur and facilitate remedial actions to prevent recurrence while identifying best practices for continuous improvement.

2. Compliance, Risk & Independence

• Regulatory Navigation: Facilitate a deep understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards across the assurance practice.

• Conflict & Independence: Address complex practice inquiries regarding independence matters and conflicts of interest, ensuring the firm remains unbiased and compliant.

• Contracting & Acceptance: Liaison with internal counsel to manage the firm’s contracting processes, as well as client/engagement acceptance and continuance procedures.

3. Leadership & The PwC Professional

• Coaching & Delegation: Empower team members by delegating "stretch" opportunities and providing active coaching to deliver high-quality results.

• Communication: Use structured, straightforward communication to influence stakeholders and build quality relationships across diverse and multi-locational teams.

• Integrity: Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct, serving as a role model for ethical standards and professional skepticism.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Certifications

• Academic Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related disciplines.

• Professional Status: Must be ICAN, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent qualified.

Experience & Competencies

• Total Tenure: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in an external or internal audit role (professional services firm experience is highly preferred).

• Technical Mastery: Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and assessing compliance functions.

• Strategic Mindset: Ambitious, mature, and business-minded with a strong ability to bring order to unstructured problems.

• Mobility: Willingness to travel as required to support diverse regional engagements.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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