Line of Service
Assurance
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Assurance
Management Level
Senior Manager
Job Description & Summary
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.
The Opportunity
As an External Audit Senior Manager , unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career. Your role will include, but isn’t limited to:
Take on a professional role leading our client-facing teams
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
Join and contribute to a high performing team that lives the PwC values & i nstructing milestone training courses to our staff
Networking in the local business community & p reparation and delivery of competitive audit proposals
D evelop industry and technical expertise in audit and assurance through written reports, management presentations and the production of high quality deliverables.
What You’ll Bring
Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here's what we look for:
Demonstrated progressive experience at the Senior Manager level working with a range of external audit clients in a professional services firm
Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation
A strong understanding of Canadian and United States auditing standards and/or PCAOB standards 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
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment
Demonstrate an ability to multitask in a fast-paced and changing environment
A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside and/or coaching diverse people and perspectives
This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member. The salary range for this position is $97,800 - $147,800 . The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements . We are committed to offering…