External Audit, Senior Associate

PwC • Toronto, ON

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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. As an External Audit Senior Associate, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career.

Requirements

• Demonstrated progressive experience at the Senior Associate 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.
• 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 leading engagement teams
• Project management experience
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of United States auditing standards and/or PCAOB is also considered
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or ASPE, US GAAP is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Take on a professional role as part of our client-facing teams
• Support the development of the audit approach and complete planning procedures
• Provide coaching and feedback to junior members of the engagement team
• Examine financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment, or watch certain processes and procedures being performed
• Ask a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – with a range of individuals at our client organizations
• Test the client organization's internal controls
• Assess significant estimates, judgements or assumptions made by management
• Verify and test financial statements and supporting disclosures
• Perform completion procedures to support issuance of the audit report

Benefits

• competitive compensation package
• variable incentive pay programs
• comprehensive total rewards package
• inclusive benefits
• flexibility programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees