ICFR Specialist

As a managed service delivery generalist at PwC, you will execute outsourced processes, such as client and customer interaction; data review, enrichment and processing; implementing and monitoring quality controls; and resolving escalations and queries. This role will support clients in designing, implementing, and testing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), focusing on regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and audit readiness.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and execute ICFR engagements across multi-entity structures, ensuring alignment with COSO and other relevant frameworks.
• Perform walkthroughs, gap assessments, and control validations for financial and operational processes.
• Develop and maintain Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), including Entity-Level Controls (ELCs), Process-Level Controls (PLCs), and IT General Controls (ITGCs).
• Oversee a team of Managed Services Analysts in our delivery hubs to ensure quality of testing and documentation of outcomes.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders including finance teams, compliance officers, and external auditors to ensure effective control design and implementation.
• Support automation initiatives within ICFR processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and control enhancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA) with strong grounding in IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• 3-5+ years of experience in ICFR with prior exposure to COSO framework and control testing methodologies (Design & Operating Effectiveness).

Expected Skills

• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, particularly COSO, and their application in financial reporting environments.
• Proficiency in execution of control testing methodologies, including design and operating effectiveness assessments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with stakeholders across finance, audit, and compliance.

Location
UAE

Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes

Government Clearance Required?
Yes