Audit Partner - SEC Asia

MaloneBailey LLP•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Audit Partner is responsible for the applicaiton of his/her expert knowledge of accounting and auditing to determine the financial status of the firm's client companies.

Requirements

Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills
Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and work under pressure for long hours in a target driven environment
Dedicated to superior client service
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
10 years of recent work experience in the field of accounting with increasing responsibility, preferably as an auditor at a Big Four or national/regional public accounting firm (i.e. Audit Partner or Senior Manager role at a Big Four firm or national/regional firm)
Fluent in English and Mandarin, or Japanese is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel)
SEC audit experience and experience serving Asian-based companies a must
Demonstrated supervisory experience with strong communication and excellent client and project management skills
Knowledge of FASB regulations, GAAP and GAAS
Advanced working knowledge of technical literature
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
CPA certification (active) required

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree is highly desirable
Marketing and business development skills are not required but encouraged

Responsibilities

Provide relevant auditing and accounting knowledge to serve mostly Asian-based companies that are listed in the U.S stock exchanges or going through U.S. IPOs and ensure audit teams deliver professional, timely, relevant audit details in a clear and concise format and in conformance with standard auditing procedures
Retain clients of the firm by ensuring the performance of the audit team performs to the standards of the client and standard auditing procedures
Continuously review performance of audit team and resolve discrepancies
Train and mentor audit staff
Participate in training and professional development programs, business development and professional recruiting
Prepare reports and presentations as required
Participates in strategic planning
Engages in a teamwork approach, showing flexibility in assignment of clients and firm administrative functions to achieve firm goals
Lead the firm’s marketing and business development efforts to attract new clients through attendance at various seminars or conferences or any related meetings with referral sources and clients
Perform other duties as assigned and/or as necessary