What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Manager position at W3Global?
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Audit Senior Associate or Audit Supervisor to join our growing External Audit practice. This role is ideal for a high-performing Senior ready to step into supervisory responsibilities or a current Supervisor seeking continued growth.
The primary focus of this position is External Audit, with secondary responsibilities supporting the firm's peer review preparation and audit quality control initiatives. The ideal candidate will have prior exposure to their firm's peer review process and a strong commitment to audit quality.
You will lead audit engagements, supervise junior staff, and play an active role in strengthening the firm's audit standards and processes.
Key Responsibilities
External Audit (Primary)
Qualifications & Experience
We are seeking an experienced Audit Senior Associate or Audit Supervisor to join our growing External Audit practice. This role is ideal for a high-performing Senior ready to step into supervisory responsibilities or a current Supervisor seeking continued growth.
The primary focus of this position is External Audit, with secondary responsibilities supporting the firm's peer review preparation and audit quality control initiatives. The ideal candidate will have prior exposure to their firm's peer review process and a strong commitment to audit quality.
You will lead audit engagements, supervise junior staff, and play an active role in strengthening the firm's audit standards and processes.
Key Responsibilities
External Audit (Primary)
- Lead and execute financial statement audits across multiple industries
- Perform audit planning, risk assessments, and evaluation of internal controls
- Design and execute audit procedures in accordance with GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, and firm methodology
- Prepare and review audit workpapers and supporting documentation
- Assist in drafting audit reports and client deliverables
- Communicate audit findings, issues, and engagement status to Managers and Partners
- Supervise, mentor, and review the work of 2-3 audit staff, providing coaching and feedback
- Ensure audit engagements are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule
- Utilize audit and tax software including PPC, CCH Axcess, and CaseWare
- Assist in organizing and preparing engagement files for the firm's external peer review
- Respond to peer reviewer inquiries and documentation requests
- Participate in internal inspections and monitoring activities as needed
- Support quality control initiatives and improvements to audit documentation and processes
- Stay current on updates to AICPA, GAAS, SSARS, and PCAOB standards
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA certification strongly preferred (or actively pursuing)
- 5 years of recent external audit experience with a U.S. public accounting firm
- Prior participation in firm peer review activities, such as:
- Preparing or organizing engagement files
- Responding to peer reviewer questions or requests
- Assisting partners during peer review cycles
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, and familiarity with PCAOB standards
- Understanding of firm quality control systems, including QC Sections 10 and 20
- Proficiency with PPC, CCH Axcess, CaseWare, and Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to supervise and review junior staff work
- Mandarin language proficiency required
- Experience auditing nonprofit, governmental, or financial services entities
- Exposure to internal inspections or pre-issuance reviews
- Participation in audit quality improvement or documentation enhancement initiatives