Audit Manager

Due to the expansion of the audit team, our client is one of the most reputable accounting firms in Quebec and has consistently been ranked among the best employers in Canada.

Responsibilities:    

The qualifying candidates will perform the following:

• Responsible for the completion of audits, compliance tax engagements, budgeting, internal controls, financial and accounting transactions;
• Ability to effectively manage more complex or new mandates;
• Execute transactions through the provision of client services including planning, budgeting, scheduling and coordinating engagements;
• Coordinate planning meetings prior to commencement of the mandate to discuss roles and responsibilities, time budgets, risk areas, materiality and deadlines;
• Ensure quality control by reviewing work completed by other staff members for accuracy and completeness;
• Recognize audit/review related issues and have knowledge of applicable professional standards and resolve issues accordingly;
• Maintain continuous communications with clients throughout the year as well as coordinate and schedule interim and year end assurance work with clients;
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and use of the CPA Handbook, tax literature and other references in the problem resolution process;
• Review complex personal and corporate tax returns;
• Support partner in completing special mandates (cash flows, reorgs, due diligence, etc.);
• Develop, coach, and train team members towards professional and personal development;
• Conduct formal, written annual performance reviews;
• Fosters and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues within and outside the team;
• Work with others in a respectful and professional manner which contributes to the firm’s core values and achievement of its goals.

Qualifications:

• CPA auditor designation;
• A minimum of 6-years work experience in a firm;
• Bilingual (French and English);
• Strong technical skills;
• Sense of organization and priorities;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Team work oriented;
• Strong communication skills;
• Good judgment;
• Good knowledge of Excel/Caseware/Caseview/Taxprep.