PwC

Not Applicable

ExternalAuditSeniorManager

$98–98k Calgary, Alberta, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior Manager candidates.

The Brief

“External Audit Senior Manager at PwC. Skills: External Audit, Assurance, Client Service, Corporate Governance, Financial Statements, Internal Controls. Leading client-facing teams. Examining financial and accounting records, other documents, and/or observe certain processes and procedures being performed”

What You'll Achieve.

Enhancing corporate governance; Reliability of our clients’ information; Drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career

Industry & Context.

Not Applicable
Problems you'll solve

Analytical Thinking

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation, Demonstrated progressive experience at the Senior Manager level working with a range of external audit clients in a professional services firm

Nice to Have

A understanding of Canadian and United States auditing standards and/or PCAOB standards also considered, Knowledge of IFRS and ASPE, US GAAP considered an asset

What You'll Do.

Leading client-facing teams

Examining financial and accounting records

and/or observe certain processes and procedures being performed

Asking a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – with senior individuals at our client organizations

Handling conflict resolution

Managing expectations of a range of stakeholders (at varying levels of seniority)

both clients and internally

Performing design effectiveness walkthroughs

and test the operational effectiveness of client internal controls

Making judgments on testing approaches for significant accounting estimates

Verifying and testing financial statements and supporting disclosures

Assuming a coaching performance management role that promotes staff development

Contributing to a high performing team

Instructing milestone training courses to our staff

Networking in the local business community

Preparation and delivery of competitive audit proposals

Developing 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

Leading our client-facing teams; Manage relationships at all levels within PwC and within the client’s organization; Thrive in a team environment; 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** Senior 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 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 writ

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