Senior Assurance Associate, CA

Wwccpa; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 107,695 - 131,628; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in San Mateo seeks an experienced Auditor to lead audit engagements, supervise junior staff, and communicate with clients in Mandarin and Cantonese. As part of the role, you’ll be involved in preparing audits, technical accounting discussions, and managing audit procedures. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 24 months of relevant work experience. The firm offers a competitive salary of $119,662 per year with opportunities for travel.

Qualifications

• 24 months of work experience as an Accountant or Auditor in a public accounting firm.
• Proficient in Mandarin and Cantonese for client communications.
• 150-credit requirement necessary for the CPA license.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements and communicate audit status.
• Prepare complex workpapers and supervise junior staff.
• Coordinate with client management regarding audit progress.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency

Cantonese proficiency

Supervision skills

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Rate of Pay: $119,662 per year

Responsibilities:

• Lead audit engagements and communicate audit status to Managers, Senior Managers, Partners, and staff in our East Asia office.
• Prepare workpapers for complex/high-risk areas and executing audit procedures based on audit planning and risk assessment procedures.
• Supervise junior staff, provide on-the-job coaching, and review their work, and provide review comments to ensure audit quality.
• Assist in engagement planning and risk assessment including designing additional audit procedures based on the client’s business, and to address complex audit areas.
• Coordinate with client management and finance leaders to resolve complex accounting issues and manage daily communication with clients, particularly those conducting business in Mandarin and Cantonese, regarding audit progress.
• Communications include technical accounting discussions, documentation clarification, and time-sensitive inquiries, conducted in written English and Chinese, and spoken English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
• Research accounting & auditing matters and document conclusions. Prepare technical audit memos for complex audit areas (e.g. Expected Credit Loss, Revenue Recognition, Goodwill Impairment, and Equity vs. Debt treatment of financial instruments).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Managerial Economics, or other accounting-related field;
• 24 months of work experience as an Accountant, Auditor, or related position in a public accounting firm;
• 150-credit requirement necessary for the CPA license;
• Proficient in Mandarin and Cantonese;
• Supervise Accountants and Auditors;
• Travel: 10 to 12 domestic trips per year for client meetings and audits, each lasting about one week.

ATo apply:, mail CV with Job ID#: SAA1208 to 2010 Pioneer Court, San Mateo, CA 94403.