Industry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
AssuranceManagement Level
AssociateJob Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion.
Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.Preferred skills
Experience: N/A
Additional skills: Proficient communication skills; Team player, committed to providing high quality, taking on new experiences, learning new skills, providing direction to staff, taking feedback from superiors, and maintaining timelines;
Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrates some knowledge of, and/or proven record of success through experience and/or coursework in, financial accounting, managerial accounting, assurance and systems including, preferably for a global network of professional services firms, in the following areas:
Financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, and financial reporting systems including generally accepted accounting principles and current accounting policies and procedures;Researching and analyzing pertinent client, industry, and technical matters;Utilizing problem solving skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks;Interacting with various levels of leadership (client and/or team-based) in both written and verbal form; and,Being self-motivating, and taking responsibility for personal growth and development.
Education: Graduated or pursuing Public Accountant degree with at least 70% of University Degree completed.
Language level: Advanced/Intermediate English & French communication skills. Be able to maintain conversations in English and French.
Responsibilities:
- Perform standard Financial Statement tasks (full balance sheet)
- Participate in all phases of a financial statement audit and audit of internal controls;
- Identify and address client needs and, Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while exercising professional skepticism.
- Complete tasks assigned in Aura
- Manage PCAOB, US GAAP, IFRS standards.
- Be proactive, consult timely doubts and report the findings identified in the audit process.
- Be able to maintain conversations in fluent English
- Participate in a wide range of projects; consistently demonstrating creative thinking and individual initiative.
- Demonstrate teamwork dynamics through working as a team member.
- Identify and address client needs; and demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while exercising professional skepticism.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to ethnicity; creed; color; religion; national origin; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; marital; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an inclusive organization and equal opportunity employer.
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