External Audit, Manager

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.

What you'll create and do


As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

Analyzing research to ensure thorough understanding of each client's industry and business

Meeting with the client to identify expectations, issues and challenges

Negotiating fees directly with the client under the direction of a partner

Establishing the audit approach to the engagement, making effective use of team members' skills and managing the assignment within time and budgetary requirements.

Reviewing work of the team to ensure that all work is completed and documented in accordance with our prescribed standards

Monitoring the progress of the team members towards completion of work and adjusting the work plan when necessary

Continuously communicating with the Partner with respect to engagement progress - risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time and budget

Preparing complete financial statements, related notes, and reports for delivery to the client.

Taking full ownership of the audit file completion

Analyzing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from plan

Approving final billing for review by the Partner

Identifying potential opportunities to provide additional services to your clients

Business Development

Assuming a coaching performance management role that aligns staff development with PwC Professional

Preparation and delivery of competitive audit proposals

What you'll bring to this role

  An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work

A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard

Considerable experience in a public accounting firm

 CPA Auditor designation

Understanding Canadian or international auditing standards 

Excellent knowledge of IFRS and Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise 

Excellent project management skills and ability to manage relationships at all levels within PwC and within the client's organization

Demonstrated ability to work in a multitasked, fast-paced and changing environment

Proven leadership, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Commitment to providing excellent client service

Ability to work on multiple engagements concurrently

Bilingual proficiency in French and English; Fluency in a third language, including, but not limited to, Italian, Mandarin or Hebrew is considered an asset  

Why you'll love working for PwC 


At PwC, we support you through a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. Discover a life that works for you with our diverse, inclusive and flexible culture. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, please visit: https://www.pwc.com/ca/whypwc

See how you can create your future at PwC


www.pwc.com/ca/en/careers/create-your-future.html

Applying at PwC


At PwC, we embrace new technology where you will learn to innovate and deliver differently. For Administrative, Specialist, Associate, Senior Associate, and Manager roles you may have the opportunity to participate in an on-demand video interview. To learn more about our innovative cloud-based online application interview process click here:  https://www.pwc.com/ca/applytopwc

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

PwC is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

Every day we see how people make businesses great. But it's not only about skills. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying. We recognize that experience comes in many forms, and passionate teams reimagine the possible. Create your future at PwC.

PwC s'engage à bâtir une équipe diversifiée et représentative des collectivités qu'il sert. Nous invitons toutes les personnes qualifiées, sans égard à leur appartenance ethnique, leur race, leur religion, leur sexe, leur orientation sexuelle, leur identité sexuelle, leur statut d'autochtone, leur âge, leur handicap ou leurs besoins en matière d'adaptation du milieu de travail, à présenter leur candidature, qu'il nous fera plaisir d'examiner.

Chaque jour, nous voyons des personnes participer à l'essor des entreprises. Ce n'est pas seulement une question de compétences. Si votre expérience se rapproche de ce que nous recherchons, n'hésitez pas à postuler. Nous sommes conscients que l'expérience peut prendre diverses formes et que des équipes de passionnés peuvent réinventer le possible. Créez votre avenir chez PwC.

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