US GAAP Audit (Senior) Manager

PwC ,
London, Greater London

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Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Pharma and Life Sciences Specialism Assurance Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary Your tasks * You carry out audits in the life science sector mainly focused on medtech. * You are the responsible (senior manager) for financial statement audits of large multinational companies who prepare financial statements in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) and filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). * You audit consolidated financial statements prepared under US GAAP or Swiss GAAP. * You are responsible for the preparation of the audit file for Partner review, and assisting in the presentation of the Audit findings to the Management or Board of Directors. * You develop new and extend existing relationships with our clients and actively support the client in technical accounting matters. * You are in the driver seat of your own responsibility, flexibility and development. * You share your expertise and experience actively by teaching, coaching and mentoring others. Your profile * You have 6 - 8 years' demonstrable experience in a similar role at a Big 4 or an International Second Tier firm. Furthermore you are technically extremely strong with an excellent working knowledge of US GAAP, US GAAS, and PCAOB standards. * You completed the U.S. CPA qualification - ideally with first time passing. * You have an understanding of the key reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Commission specifically for companies listed on a U.S. Stock Exchange. * You have experience in managing a large multi-location audit and are very effective in your day to day management of clients and network PwC firms within the region. * You have experience in managing outsourced shared service centers and other network firms in a multi-location audit environment. * You have experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with senior management at local, regional, and corporate levels. * You have an ability to demonstrate an understanding of commercial issues facing businesses in the retail and consumer industry. * You have experience in managing a large engagement team across numerous lines of services with strong delegation skills. * You are a team player who has the ability to report upwards to Partners. Moreover you have excellent verbal and written communications skills, which includes the ability to present information clearly and concisely. * You have a positive can do attitude to challenges and the agility to multitask effectively across competing priorities. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Up to 60% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date