Job Listing: Risk Assurance Manager

Position: Risk Assurance Manager

Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: March 31, 2024

About us: The Ugandan firm of PwC (and its legacy firms) has operated in Uganda for over 60 years, serving a broad spectrum of clients including; Government, Development Partners and the Private Sector. Our local expertise, combined with the collective geographic and functional knowledge of our global network ensures you benefit from ideas that challenge conventional thinking and gain new perspectives. The firm is a full member of the network of PwC and has unrestrained access to the global network’s vast resource base of proprietary knowledge, methodologies and experience.

Key Responsibilities: As a Risk Assurance Manager, you will:

• Plan and lead the delivery of various IT risk and cyber security related projects.
• Understand and document client’s key business processes, underlying business applications, and IT controls.
• Perform risk assessments and prioritize identified risks.
• Review client’s IT policies, procedures, and governance structures for compliance with industry standards.
• Provide continuous quality assurance and project management services for client system implementations.
• Conduct various IT reviews including ERP and core banking system control reviews, information security reviews, data analysis, financial statement testing, disaster recovery, business continuity reviews, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and cyber security maturity assessments.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different competencies within the firm.
• Manage staff competency development, engagement resourcing, and performance evaluation.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience providing IT risk assurance and corporate governance services.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent presentation, report-writing, and workshop facilitation skills.
• Ability to innovate, think laterally, and pay close attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Proven team management skills, including coaching and development.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial and non-financial systems, platforms, and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with auditing and assurance standards, financial statement assertions, and IT controls.
• Comfortable engaging with senior clients and contributing to business development efforts.

Application Process: To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, please visit: Risk Assurance Services Manager – Apply Here

Join our team and become part of a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact while advancing your career in risk assurance!

[Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.]