Advisory - Risk Assurance Solutions

In RAS we specialise in business process and system controls, internal audit, risk management, corporate governance and data assurance. We offer these services directly to clients as well as to the assurance teams on our largest audit clients. Our people use their business process, IT, data and project management skills to help improve our clients’ performance in terms of finance, technology, risk management and internal controls.

In RAS you’ll use your analytical skills to help all sorts of clients understand and deal with the risks they face.

You will review the adequacy of controls a client has in place to mitigate the many risks facing its business. You’ll help provide clients with a robust, reliable risk management framework that can, not only put in place the key controls a company needs, but also provide comfort through examination that key processes are providing reliable reports that enable management to make informed business decisions.

You’ll build specific skills across a number of our service areas:

• Systems and Process Assurance
• Data Services
• Third Party Assurance
• Internal Audit, and
• Governance, Risk and Compliance

Alongside the Assurance teams, your Risk Assurance work may focus on examining the systems and controls a client has in place to support business processes, or assessing a client’s corporate governance and risk management structures. These factors not only make an organisation more robust, but also reassure investors about the integrity of financial information.

As you progress within RAS you could be offering guidance on IT security and controls, or the best way to structure an internal audit or risk management function. You will be afforded the opportunity to work across all the services areas within RAS and also with our colleagues in Consulting, Transaction Services and Corporate Finance.

Whatever projects you work on, one thing’s for sure: you’ll make a real difference to your clients’ success!

A chance to learn from talented people, work with high calibre clients and benefit from the best training and development around - and that's just for starters. You’ll also get plenty of variety and excellent development opportunities throughout your career. You'll quickly develop excellent communication, project management, business awareness and coaching skills. It's a great basis on which to build your career.

Advising clients on important decisions calls for strong analytical, numerical, team-working and communication skills. Your confidence will grow as you develop these and build your understanding of business and any specialist area you might focus on.

There's no doubt you'll have to work hard. We look for people who are willing to invest what it takes to build up analytical skills, confidence and knowledge of the business world through project work, training and development. The professional and personal rewards, however, will make all your hard work worthwhile.

In Risk Assurance Solutions (RAS) our graduates study for the Chartered Accountancy (ACA) qualification.

There are a number of routes you can take to attaining your ACA qualification. It is important that you research and understand the possible entry routes and discuss your options at interview. Deciding the right route for you is an important choice, but the following illustrates your options and should help you to make the right decision.

Direct Entry - Associate of the Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
In Risk Assurance Solutions (RAS) we are looking for graduates to join the firm in Autumn 2012 and therefore places are through our direct entry route, attracting students with a business related degree or postgraduate qualification. The range of exemptions from the ACA examinations is dependent upon the level and results of degree/postgraduate qualification obtained. Please visit the CAI website for further information.

The firm will pay the following fees which arise during the ACA training contract period:

• Student Registration Fee
• Exemption Fees
• CAP 1 / CAP 2, FAE Course Fees (first attempt only)
• Exam Fees (first attempt only)

Learn more about this entry route on our entry route page.

Masters of Accounting - Associate of the Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
In Risk Assurance Solutions (RAS) we are also looking for graduates to join the firm in Autumn 2013 and therefore places are open through our Masters of Accounting entry route. Some of the business graduates whom we recruit will be offered sponsorship on the post graduate Masters of Accounting courses at the following locations:

• University College Dublin - Masters in Accounting
• National University of Ireland, Galway - Masters in Accounting
• National University of Ireland, Maynooth - Masters in Accounting
• University College Cork - Masters in Accounting
• Waterford Institute of Technology - Masters in Accounting
• Letterkenny Institute of Technology - Masters in Accounting & Finance
• Dublin City University - MBS in Accounting
• Dublin Institute of Technology - MSc Accounting & Finance
• University of Ulster Jordanstown- Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Accounting
• Dundalk Institute of Technology - Masters in Accounting
• Athlone Institute of Technology - Masters in Accounting

Students being sponsored on the above courses and not in receipt of a grant for course fees will receive a contribution of €7,600 towards the course fees. We provide laptops for all those undertaking any of the above courses.

The Firm will pay a book allowance of €575.

Students recruited who are currently pursuing a postgraduate course in accounting will receive an allowance of €2,500.

Learn more about this entry route on our entry route page.

Professional Diploma in Accounting - Associate of the Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
In Risk Assurance Solutions (RAS) we are also looking for graduates to join the firm in Autumn 2013 and therefore places are open through our Professional Diploma in Accounting entry route. We recruit many students who are non business graduates. We offer sponsorship to non business graduates to study for their Professional Diploma in Accounting (PDA) before joining the firm. PwC offers sponsorship at the following colleges.

• Dublin City University – Professional Diploma in Accounting
• Dublin Institute of Technology - Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
• National University of Ireland, Maynooth - Higher Diploma in Professional Accounting
• Galway Mayo Institute of Technology – Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Accounting
• University of Ulster, Jordanstown - Graduate Diploma in Accounting

For students sponsored on a PDA course and not in receipt of a grant for course fees, we will pay the course fees in full, up to €7,600.

For students being sponsored on the Professional Diploma in Accounting we will pay a book allowance of €575.

Graduates who join PwC after successfully completing the PDA should visit the CAI website for further information on exemptions from ACA examinations.

Learn more about this entry route on our entry route page.

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