External Audit Manager (Bilingual FR/EN)

PwC Canada; Clarke City; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking an External Audit Manager to lead client-facing audit teams delivering a range of Assurance services and business advice to diverse clients, from fast-growing to large entities. You will focus on applying technology to enhance client service and governance, while coaching staff and networking in the community.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical proficiency in Canadian auditing standards, and collaboration with English- and French-speaking clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience at the Manager level in external audit with professional services firms.
• CPA designation (Canadian CPA or equivalent) is required or highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian auditing standards; US GAAP knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-facing audit teams and deliver high-quality services.
• Examine financial records and observe processes; ask questions to stakeholders.
• Manage conflicts and expectations of clients and internal stakeholders.
• Perform design and operational effectiveness testing of internal controls.
• Judge testing approaches for significant accounting estimates and disclosures.
• Provide coaching and performance management to staff; develop team capabilities.
• Network in the local business community and deliver audit proposals.

Skills

Client management

Communication

English/French bilingual

Project management

Coaching staff

Education

Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation

Job description

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.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As an External Audit Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues , deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency . Responsibilities include but are not 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

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.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As an External Audit Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues , deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency . Responsibilities include but are not 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

In addition, the Manager will be expected to develop industry and technical expertise in audit and assurance through written reports, management presentations and the production of high-quality deliverables.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• 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
• The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

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 $68,600 - $114,400. 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.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Education

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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}

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

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