Audit & Assurance Assistant Manager

Insight Global; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Audit & Assurance Assistant Manager to join its Audit practice in Canada. The role focuses on planning and executing financial statement audits while serving as a trusted advisor across diverse industries.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in audit and assurance, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. You will mentor junior staff, leverage innovative audit technologies, and contribute to delivering

Qualifications

• CPA designation (or equivalent professional accounting designation).
• 4-7 years of progressive external audit experience.
• Experience leading or supervising financial statement audit engagements.
• Strong understanding of CAS, IFRS/ASPE, risk assessment, internal controls, and financial statement analysis.
• Fully bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of financial statement audit engagements from start to finish.
• Manage and coordinate audit teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of audit services.
• Develop a deep understanding of client operations, business processes, risks, and industry-specific challenges.
• Analyze financial information, identify risks, challenge assumptions, and provide valuable insights to clients.
• Apply professional judgment and technical accounting knowledge to assess complex audit issues and support client decision-making.
• Utilize technology-enabled audit tools, data analytics, and innovative methodologies to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
• Review audit workpapers, findings, and deliverables prepared by staff and senior team members.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior professionals through performance feedback, technical guidance, and career development support.
• Support practice initiatives focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and audit excellence.

Skills

CPA designation

External audit experience

Leadership & mentoring

Bilingual French/English

Data analytics

Audit technologies

MS Office

Client relationship management

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

MS Excel

Audit tech platforms

Job description

Required Skills & Experience

• CPA designation (or equivalent professional accounting designation).
• 4-7 years of progressive external audit experience.
• Experience leading or supervising financial statement audit engagements.

Strong understanding of:

• Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS)
• Financial Reporting Frameworks (IFRS and/or ASPE)
• Risk Assessment and Internal Controls
• Financial Statement Analysis

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and multiple client engagements simultaneously.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and professional judgment skills.
• Excellent client-facing communication and relationship management abilities.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing work and providing guidance to junior team members.
• Proficiency with audit technologies, data analytics tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fully bilingual in French and English.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience auditing clients across multiple industries.
• Exposure to public company audits and complex regulatory environments.
• Experience utilizing data analytics, automation, or AI-enabled audit tools.
• Previous experience mentoring or developing junior auditors in a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of emerging audit technologies and innovation practices.

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Audit & Assurance Assistant Manager to join a leading professional services organization's Audit practice. This individual will play a key role in planning and executing financial statement audits while serving as a trusted advisor to clients across a variety of industries.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in audit and assurance, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients, leverage innovative audit technologies, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality audit engagements that provide meaningful business insights.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of financial statement audit engagements from start to finish.
• Manage and coordinate audit teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of audit services.
• Develop a deep understanding of client operations, business processes, risks, and industry-specific challenges.
• Analyze financial information, identify risks, challenge assumptions, and provide valuable insights to clients.
• Apply professional judgment and technical accounting knowledge to assess complex audit issues and support client decision-making.
• Utilize technology-enabled audit tools, data analytics, and innovative methodologies to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
• Review audit workpapers, findings, and deliverables prepared by staff and senior team members.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior professionals through performance feedback, technical guidance, and career development support.
• Support practice initiatives focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and audit excellence.