External Audit Senior Manager

Pwc Canada•Calgary, AB

1d•CA$97,800 - CA$147,800•Hybrid

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 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 & instructing milestone training courses to our staff Networking in the local business community & preparation and delivery of competitive audit proposals Develop industry and technical expertise in audit and assurance through written reports, management presentations and the production of high quality deliverables.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of IFRS and ASPE, US GAAP considered an asset

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 & instructing milestone training courses to our staff
Networking in the local business community & preparation and delivery of competitive audit proposals
Develop industry and technical expertise in audit and assurance through written reports, management presentations and the production of high quality deliverables.