Internal Controls Senior Consultant with German - Managed Services Operations

Job Description & Summary

MSO Internal Control Testing team is a rapidly developing group of experts in the area of internal control, process optimization and review of IT systems. We carry out projects related to verifying the effectiveness of internal control from the perspective of business and IT processes. We identify, analyze and manage business and IT risks for clients from various sectors around the world.

We are looking for:

Internal Controls Senior Consultant with German

Your future role:

• Deliver internal controls activities, including design effectiveness assessments, walkthroughs, and operating effectiveness testing for business and IT controls.
• Support internal controls projects and workstreams, collaborating with PwC teams across different territories and contributing to international engagements.
• Act as a senior team member responsible for high-quality delivery, supporting task coordination, knowledge sharing, and collaboration within multi-location teams.
• Serve as a key point of contact for client stakeholders, facilitating discussions in German and English, presenting testing results, and supporting conversations on risks and controls.
• Support remediation and deficiency management activities, helping clients strengthen their governance, risk, and control environment.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to enhancing internal control methodologies, including the use of automation and technology-enabled solutions.
• Contribute to selected business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and knowledge-sharing activities within the practice.
• Have demonstrated knowledge of new technologies and AI-powered tools in your daily work (e.g., task automation, information analysis, content creation).
• Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to their development and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Apply if you have:

• The ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong ownership and delivery focus,
• A collaborative mindset and readiness to contribute to team development and knowledge sharing,
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to communicate Risk & Controls insights clearly and confidently,
• At least 4-5 years of experience in risk management, internal control testing, SOX, or internal audit,
• Fluency in German and English (minimum C1 level), allowing confident verbal and written communication with stakeholders,
• Excellent communication skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong organizational abilities,
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks, SOX requirements, risk management principles, and internal audit leading practices,
• Proficiency in using new technologies and AI-based tools in your daily work (e.g., task automation, information analysis, content creation).

Nice to have:

• Practical experience in performing SOX testing, internal controls reviews, or internal audit engagements in an international environment,
• Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), CISA, CRISC, or equivalent,
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and technology-enabled controls,
• Familiarity with data analytics, automation tools, or AI-supported testing approaches.

By joining us you gain:

• Work flexibility – hybrid working model (min. 2 days in the office per week), flexible start of the day, workation, sabbatical leave,
• Development and upskilling – our full support during onboarding process, mentoring from experienced colleagues, training sessions, workshops, certification co/financed by PwC and conversations with native speaker,
• Wide medical and well‑being program – a medical care package (incl. freedom of treatment, physiotherapy, discounts on dental care), coaching, mindfulness sessions, psychological support, education through dedicated webinars and workshops, financial and legal advice,
• Possibility to create your individual benefits package (a.o. lunch pass, insurance packages, concierge, veterinary package for a pet, massages) and access to a cafeteria – vouchers, discounts on IT equipment and car purchase,
• 3 paid hours for volunteering per month,
• Additional paid Birthday Day off,
• And when you start enjoying PwC as much as we do, you may recommend your friend to work with us.

Recruitment process:

• Application & CV submission,
• Phone call with a recruiter,
• German language check,
• Interview I,
• Interview II,
• Offer.

If you have additional questions, please contact us: [email protected]  Please note that we do not collect resumes in our inbox.  

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