External Audit Manager

PwC•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$73,400 - CA$122,400

About The Position

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 Manager, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career.

Requirements

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
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

Responsibilities

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
Instruct milestone training courses to our staff
Network in the local business community
Prepare and deliver competitive audit proposals
Develop industry and technical expertise in audit and assurance through written reports, management presentations and the production of high-quality deliverables.