Assistant Manager – Mandarin Speaking （提供工签）
Job Description
About the job
Overview of Firm
PKF is the 12th largest accountancy brand and the 12th largest audit practice in the UK. We are also an active member of PKF Global, an international network of legally independent accounting firms that gives us an on the ground presence in 150 countries around the world with access to more than 20,000 people across 440 offices globally.
We provide a full range of audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and are experts at simplifying complexity. We are particularly well-known for working with complex clients with challenging issues in fast-moving and highly technical areas, such as the insurance industry, the global capital markets and the not for profit sector. Our aim is to understand people, the organisations they run, and what matters to them, so we can simplify complexity and help them achieve their ambitions.
Introduction to the Division
Business Services
We are the 2nd largest auditor of AIM listed companies and the 6th largest of all LSE companies with over 130 on either the Main Market or AIM. In the last 5 years we have grown significantly in the listed audit market by focussing on delivering consistent quality and making all our clients feel valued.
The team also work with a number of large, multinational private businesses across many sectors with varying regulatory and reporting requirements, and we have specialist knowledge of a range of industries – from natural resource companies, tech companies, professional practices and retailers.
You could be involved in the audit of any organisation from a listed company to working with owner-managed businesses. With every audit, you’ll gain a deeper insight into each stage of the process, and a broader view of the businesses we work for. As your experience grows, so will your opportunities.
Responsibilities
As an Audit Assistant Manager you will work on a variety of audit assignments and this will involve:
Prior To The Assignment
Attend pre-assignment discussions with the audit team.
Assist with the completion of the planning section.
Understand the objectives of each assignment including the budget requirements.
During the assignment the Audit Assistant Manager will be expected to:
Be responsible for allocating work to junior members of the audit team
Provide on the job training to junior members of the firm, review their work and provide feedback
Ensure that the work undertaken on site is in accordance with the approved plan and budget
Advise the manager of any developments that may lead to a change in strategy
Suggest logical solutions to problems
Detailed assignment memorandum incorporating an appropriate analytical review
Clear manager and partner review points and follow up any outstanding queries
Respond to all client queries and concerns in an efficient and professional manner, often dealing directly with senior management
Provide sound advice to clients and demonstrate knowledge of business issues; and
Provide a detailed analysis of time charged on every assignment to facilitate billing and future planning.
Person Specification
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
ACCA/ACA, or equivalent, qualified
External commercial auditing experience required, particularly in compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs)
Performance of statutory audits and half year review engagements in compliance with UK Auditing Standards from the planning process through to completion, reporting directly to manager and engagement partner
Preparation of general and special purpose statutory financial reports in compliance with UK equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards, the Corporations Act 2001, and other statutory requirements
Preparation of cash flow statements and consolidated financial statements
Documentation and assessment of internal control procedures, including board report preparation
Training, supervision and coordination of junior team members
Experience of client liaison from the planning stage up to point of audit completion, identifying opportunities to provide added value
Experience of PCAOB standards is helpful, but not essential
Fluent in Mandarin to assist with assignments as part of the China Desk audit team.
IT Skills
Excel – intermediate;
Knowledge of ProAudit, Caseware Working Papers and Quickbooks;
Microsoft Word – intermediate;
Access – basic; and
PowerPoint – basic.
