Bilingual Senior Manager, Assurance

BDO; Rother; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Rother is seeking a Bilingual Manager/Senior Manager for their Assurance team. The role involves managing audits, preparing financial statements, and developing client relationships. Candidates should have extensive experience with ASPE, ASNPO, and PSAS standards, along with strong leadership and communication skills in both French and English.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years in a management role.
• Extensive experience with ASPE, ASNPO, and PSAS standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end engagements and tax returns for clients.
• Manage audit and review assignments under ASPE, ASNPO, and PSAS standards.
• Train staff and invest in their professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Management Experience

Job description

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Our Winnipeg office is looking for a Bilingual Manager / Senior Manager to join the Assurance team. If you are a candidate currently located in Canada and interested in relocating to Winnipeg, BDO may offer financial assistance. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

1. Efficiently prepare year-end engagements and tax returns for clients across various industries.
2. Perform audits, prepare working papers, and financial statements in accordance with regulatory standards.
3. Build positive relationships with clients and respond effectively to requests and suggestions.
4. Participate in business development initiatives and identify new opportunities with existing clients to grow your practice.
5. Communicate regularly with team members regarding progress and issues.
6. Train staff and invest in their professional development; take an active leadership role within the office.
7. Review assurance and non-assurance engagements for private, non-profit, and public sector entities to ensure compliance with professional standards and firm policies.
8. Manage audit and review assignments under ASPE, ASNPO, and PSAS standards.
9. Plan, supervise, and execute assurance and non-assurance engagements effectively.
10. Develop a portfolio of new clients and business opportunities continuously.
11. Address client issues promptly, using your technical skills and accounting experience, adhering to BDO policies.
12. Apply industry and business knowledge to anticipate, identify, and resolve issues relevant to clients’ businesses.
13. Collaborate and think creatively to provide tailored solutions for clients.
14. Assist clients with analyzing and applying accounting standards, including drafting reports and presentations.
15. Support clients in preparing financial statements and liaising with auditors, including transitioning between accounting frameworks.
16. Stay current on evolving financial reporting standards, securities, and regulatory requirements.
17. Fluently bilingual in French and English, both written and oral.

Success in this role is defined by:

1. Demonstrating BDO's core values: Integrity, Respect, & Collaboration.
2. Understanding clients’ industries, challenges, and opportunities; being viewed as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work.
3. Focusing on effective service delivery and client satisfaction.
4. Participating in an inclusive, engaging work environment that attracts and retains talent.
5. Adopting digital tools and strategies to foster innovation.
6. Continuously growing your expertise through learning and professional development.

Required experience and education include:

1. Extensive experience with ASPE, ASNPO, and PSAS standards.
2. 2-4+ years in a management role.
3. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
4. Leadership qualities, with a focus on employee engagement.
5. Strong communication skills in both French and English.