PWC

External Audit Manager

PWC$73K — $122K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of progressive audit experience at the managerial level in a professional services setting.
  • Canadian CPA or equivalent qualification is required.
  • Strong understanding of Canadian auditing standards; US auditing standards knowledge is a plus.
  • Proficient in IFRS, ASPE, and US GAAP.
  • Excellent project management and interpersonal skills for client and internal stakeholder relations.
  • Experience in coaching and managing audit teams.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and mentor diverse teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead client-facing audit teams to deliver high-quality service.
  • Examine financial records and conduct thorough processes reviews.
  • Engage with senior client personnel through targeted questioning.
  • Resolve conflicts and manage expectations among various stakeholders.
  • Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and auditing processes.
  • Judge testing approaches for significant accounting estimates.
  • Coach and develop team members while promoting a supportive environment.
  • Prepare competitive audit proposals and industry-focused reports.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and incentives.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.
  • Access to innovative technology and resources for efficient auditing.
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 presentations and the production of high-quality deliverables.


What You'll Bring

Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here's what we look for:

  • Demonstrated progressive experience at the Manager level working with a range of external audit clients in a professional services firm


  • Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation


  • Excellent understanding of Canadian auditing standards. Knowledge of United States auditing standards and/or PCAOB is also considered


  • Knowledge of IFRS and ASPE, US GAAP considered an asset


  • 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


This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member. The salary range for this position is $73,400 - $122,400. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 29 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

Government Clearance Required?
No

Job Posting End Date

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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Size
284,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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