What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Manager position at WBL CPAs Advisors?
Brief Description
- Plans engagements, including preparation of time budgets and audit/review programs.
- Recognizes significant problems in our clients' operations, recommends and executes a solution in a timely fashion to satisfy client needs.
- Maintains appropriate relationships with clients to retain and expand scope of services.
- Analytically reviews interim client financial statements and determines audit materiality.
- Organizes work assignments and delegates & controls field work assignments so engagements are completed in a reasonable time.
- Applies the theory and principles of accounting and the objectives, standards, and procedures of auditing to client situations.
- Reviews internal control structures; reviews and approves audit programs, time budgets and all other planning activities completed by others assigned to the engagement
- Prepares financial statements, audit reports, management letters, and other communications.
- Conducts first or second level reviews of working papers of staff, sr. staff and supervisors assigned to him/her.
- Provides training, leadership and administrative direction to motivate and develop the capabilities of staff, sr. staff and supervisors, including timely completion of performance evaluations.
- Communicates effectively at all levels, both within firm and with assigned clients and cooperates with others in a manner that recognizes the high importance of providing professional services.
- Familiar with ProSystems Engagement is a plus.
- 5 years experience in public accounting audit & assurance services (preferably in a local or regional firm)
- Bachelors degree in Accounting
- CPA license, required
- Experience with more than one of the following industries: manufacturing, distribution, software, technology, staffing, professional services, not-for-profit private schools/associations/foundations
- Excellent analytical, judgment and project management skills
- Strong technical, problem solving & research skills with ability to identify and propose resolutions to complex issues
- Proven client interaction and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated staff management & development skills
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills including financial statement preparation & report writing
