A growing mid-sized accounting firm is looking for Audit & Assurance manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain relationships with clients to deliver excellent service, gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements
Understand the clients industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments
Lead client facing teams and assist in the planning, scope and completion of assurance (audit and review) engagements
Direct and review field work on assurance engagements, monitoring progress in relation to budgets and due dates
Accountable for engagement planning and scheduling as well as project financials (i.e., budgets, WIP, billing, etc.)
Train and coach staff to develop their technical and professional skills and provide performance feedback
REQUIREMENTS
Completion of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
Approximately 3 - 5 years of relevant experience at a public accounting firm
Working knowledge and experience working with Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and/or Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-For-Profit Organizations (ASNPO)
Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles and standards
Collaborative and effective communicator that ensures client and colleague needs are met
Experience working with accounting and tax software such as CaseWare and TaxPrep
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook