Job Title: Audit Partner of SEC clients in Asia
Reports to: Managing Partner
Job Summary: The Audit Partner is responsible for the applicaiton of his/her expert knowledge of accounting and auditing to determine the financial status of the firm's client companies.
Hours Required: 40 hrs +
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Houston, Beijing or Shenzhen
Major Duties & Responsibilities:- Provide relevant auditing and accounting knowledge to serve mostly Asian-based companies that are listed in the U.S stock exchanges or going through U.S. IPOs and ensure audit teams deliver professional, timely, relevant audit details in a clear and concise format and in conformance with standard auditing procedures
- Retain clients of the firm by ensuring the performance of the audit team performs to the standards of the client and standard auditing procedures
- Continuously review performance of audit team and resolve discrepancies
- Train and mentor audit staff
- Participate in training and professional development programs, business development and professional recruiting
- Prepare reports and presentations as required
- Participates in strategic planning
- Engages in a teamwork approach, showing flexibility in assignment of clients and firm administrative functions to achieve firm goals
- Lead the firm's marketing and business development efforts to attract new clients through attendance at various seminars or conferences or any related meetings with referral sources and clients
- Perform other duties as assigned and/or as necessary
Requirements & Qualifications:The successful candidate will possess the following basic qualifications:
- Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
- Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
- Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and work under pressure for long hours in a target driven environment
- Dedicated to superior client service
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- 10 years of recent work experience in the field of accounting with increasing responsibility, preferably as an auditor at a Big Four or national/regional public accounting firm (i.e. Audit Partner or Senior Manager role at a Big Four firm or national/regional firm)
- Fluent in English and Mandarin, or Japanese is preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel)
- SEC audit experience and experience serving Asian-based companies a must
- Demonstrated supervisory experience with strong communication and excellent client and project management skills
- Marketing and business development skills are not required but encouraged
- Knowledge of FASB regulations, GAAP and GAAS
- Advanced working knowledge of technical literature
Education and Licenses:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- Advanced degree is highly desirable
- CPA certification (active) required
