External Audit Senior Associate (Bilingual FR/ENG)

Résumé du poste

The role involves leading client-facing engagement teams to perform external audits, including planning, testing internal controls, and reviewing financial records. The associate will leverage digital tools to analyze data and provide coaching to junior team members to ensure high-quality audit reports.

Détails du poste

A career in external audit will allow you to provide a comprehensive range of assurance and advisory services to a diversified client base from various sectors, consisting of both high-growth small businesses and large organizations. Our clients include some of the best-known companies in their sector and benefit from a significant international presence. We use cutting-edge technologies and automation tools to transform our approach to auditing. This will allow you to focus on those areas that present the greatest risks and challenges for our clients while developing high-value business prospects. The Opportunity As an External Audit Senior Associate, 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: Assuming a professional role within our client-facing engagement teams Supporting the development of the audit approach and completing planning procedures Providing coaching and feedback to junior engagement team members Reviewing financial and accounting records, other documentation, and physical assets such as inventory, property, plant and equipment, or observing the execution of specific processes and procedures Performing a range of inquiries, from formal written inquiries to informal verbal discussions, with various individuals within our client organizations Testing the client organization's internal controls Evaluating significant estimates, judgments, and assumptions made by management Reviewing and testing the financial statements and supporting information Leverage leading-edge digital tools and audit technologies to analyze data, identify risks, and generate meaningful insights that support the quality and efficiency of audit engagements Performing completion procedures to support the issuance of the audit report 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 Senior Associate level working with a broad range of external audit clients within a professional services firm Qualified Canadian CPA or an equivalent recognized/reciprocal accounting designation, or have passed the CFE and are in final stages of completion Excellent understanding of Canadian auditing standards. Understanding of U.S. auditing standards and/or the PCAOB will also be considered Knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards and Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE). Knowledge of U.S. GAAP is considered an asset In-depth technical skills and experience regarding applicable financial reporting and auditing standards Experience in designing risk-based and materiality-based engagement procedures Previous experience in leading and managing engagement teams Experience in project management Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment A demonstrated curiosity and an interest in the technologies and digital tools used in modern auditing. Experience with audit technologies, data analytics tools, or automation solutions is an asset Successful candidates, in addition to fluency in French, must have full professional proficiency in English in order to support and collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues, and/or various stakeholders as part of their employment at PwC Canada This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders. The salary range for this position is $52,200 - $87,000. 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. You’ll be part of diverse teams helping public and private-sector clients create a climate of trust and produce sustainable results. 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. To learn more about our recruitment process and total rewards, visit: https://pwc.com/ca/en/careers 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 People. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started, so we know you have questions about how and why we use it. At certain points during our recruiting process, we rely on AI to improve your experience. This could be during resume review or curating personalized job recommendations, asking you clarifying questions via a chatbot or during our interview scheduling to improve your experience. Our use of AI helps ensure we combat bias by evaluating candidates equally and fairly, without seeing identity information, such as your name, or gender for example). AI also helps us better predict successful hires by reviewing all applicants for a role and the relationship between your skills, experience and likely success at PwC Canada. While AI supports parts of our recruitment process, final hiring decisions always involve human review. For more information about our use and protection of your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy (https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/privacy-policy.html). 752536WD

Ce que vous ferez

The role involves leading client-facing engagement teams to perform external audits, including planning, testing internal controls, and reviewing financial records. The associate will leverage digital tools to analyze data and provide coaching to junior team members to ensure high-quality audit reports.

Exigences

Candidates must be a qualified Canadian CPA (or equivalent) with progressive experience as a Senior Associate in external audit. Proficiency in both French and English is required, along with a strong understanding of Canadian auditing standards and IFRS/ASPE.

Avantages

• Competitive compensation package • Inclusive benefits • Flexibility programs • Variable incentive pay programs

Compétences indiquées

• Financial Reporting · Souhaitée
• interpersonal skills · Souhaitée
• Team Leadership · Souhaitée
• Communication Skills · Souhaitée
• Gestion de projet · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• External Audit
• Financial Reporting
• Canadian Auditing Standards
• IFRS
• ASPE
• US GAAP
• Project Management
• Data Analytics
• Internal Controls Testing
• Risk Assessment
• Bilingual French and English
• Team Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Audit Technology
• Financial Statement Review

Domaines d’emploi

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership