External Audit, Bilingual Senior Associate – PwC – Vancouver, BC Freelance

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

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.

Important points to consider:

• This role has the option of being based out of a variety of our offices across Canada.
  

• Bilingual proficiency in French and English is required
  

What you’ll create and do

As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to::

• Taking on a professional role as part of our client-facing teams

• Support the development of the audit approach and complete planning procedures

• Provide coaching and feedback to junior members of the engagement team

• Examine financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment, or watch certain processes and procedures being performed

• Ask a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – with a range of individuals at our client organizations

• Test the client organization’s internal controls

• Assess significant estimates, judgements or assumptions made by management

• Verify and test financial statements and supporting disclosures

• Perform completion procedures to support issuance of the audit report

What You’ll Bring to This Role

• An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work

• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives

• CPA designation or reciprocal designation, or in final stages of completion

• Demonstrated progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a professional services firm.

• A strong understanding of Canadian and United States auditing standards and/or PCAOB standards

• Knowledge of IFRS and ASPE, US GAAP is 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 leading engagement teams

• Project management experience

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment.

• Bilingual proficiency in French and English required

Why you’ll love working for PwC

At PwC, we support you through a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. Discover a life that works for you with our diverse, inclusive and flexible culture. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, please visit: https://www.pwc.com/ca/whypwc

See how you can create your future at PwC

www.pwc.com/ca/en/careers/create-your-future.html

Applying at PwC

At PwC, we embrace new technology where you will learn to innovate and deliver differently. For Administrative, Specialist, Associate, Senior Associate, and Manager roles you may have the opportunity to participate in an on-demand video interview. To learn more about our innovative cloud-based online application interview process click here: https://www.pwc.com/ca/applytopwc

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Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

PwC is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. Every day we see how people make businesses great. But it’s not only about skills. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying. We recognize that experience comes in many forms, and passionate teams reimagine the possible. Create your future at PwC. PwC s’engage à bâtir une équipe diversifiée et représentative des collectivités qu’il sert. Nous invitons toutes les personnes qualifiées, sans égard à leur appartenance ethnique, leur race, leur religion, leur sexe, leur orientation sexuelle, leur identité sexuelle, leur statut d’autochtone, leur âge, leur handicap ou leurs besoins en matière d’adaptation du milieu de travail, à présenter leur candidature, qu’il nous fera plaisir d’examiner. Chaque jour, nous voyons des personnes participer à l’essor des entreprises. Ce n’est pas seulement une question de compétences. Si votre expérience se rapproche de ce que nous recherchons, n’hésitez pas à postuler. Nous sommes conscients que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et que des équipes de passionnés peuvent réinventer le possible. Créez votre avenir chez PwC.