PwC
Assurance
ExternalAuditManager
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“External Audit Manager at PwC. Skills: External Audit, Accounting, Auditing Standards, Internal Controls, Client Management, Team Leadership. Examine financial and accounting records, other documents, and/or observe certain processes and procedures being performed. Perform design effectiveness walkthroughs, and test the operational effectiveness of client internal controls”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information; Drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career
Industry & Context.
Analytical Thinking
Up to 20% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation, Excellent understanding of Canadian auditing standards
Nice to Have
Knowledge of United States auditing standards and/or PCAOB, Knowledge of IFRS and ASPE, US GAAP considered an asset
What You'll Do.
Examine financial and accounting records
and/or observe certain processes and procedures being performed
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
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Take on a professional role leading our client-facing teams; 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; 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
Communication Scope
Excellent communication (oral and written); interpersonal skills
Process & Methodology
Excellent project management skills
Full Job Description
**Line of Service** Assurance **Industry/Sector** Not Applicable **Specialism** Assurance **Management Level** 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 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 * 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
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