Bilingual Assurance Audit Manager

A career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you'll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients' information.

As an External Audit Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues , deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency . Examine financial and accounting records, other documents, and/or observe certain processes and procedures being performed

• Ask a range of questions - from formal written questions to informal oral questions - with senior individuals at our client organizations
• Handle conflict resolution, manage expectations of a range of stakeholders (at varying levels of seniority), both clients and internally
• Perform design effectiveness walkthroughs, and test the operational effectiveness of client internal controls
• Make judgments on testing approaches for significant accounting estimates
• Verify and test financial statements and supporting disclosures
• Assuming a coaching performance management role that promotes staff development
• Instruct milestone training courses to our staff
• Network in the local business community
• Prepare and deliver competitive audit proposals

In addition, the Manager will be expected to develop industry and technical expertise in audit and assurance through written reports, management presentations and the production of high-quality deliverables.

Demonstrated progressive experience at the Manager level working with a range of external audit clients in a professional services firm

• Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation
• Excellent understanding of Canadian auditing standards. Knowledge of United States auditing standards and/or PCAOB is also considered
• Knowledge of IFRS and ASPE, US GAAP considered an asset
• Thorough technical skills and experience regarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards
• Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality
• Previous experience in coaching and directing engagement teams
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage relationships at all levels within PwC and within the client's organization
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside and/or coaching diverse people and perspectives
• The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada
• Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

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