Assistant Manager - Accounting & Assurance - US GAAP External Audit

- Coordinates and leads engagement planning process (under supervision of Supervisor, Manager or Partner), including scheduling of planning meeting and fieldwork, discussions with appropriate client and the personnel to understand client's current business activity, design of test work procedures, audit program preparation, review of business agreements, etc.

- Performs more difficult or complex procedures, such as the evaluation of accounting reserves, inventory valuation and obsolescence, deferred income taxes, revenue recognition, complex income tax accruals, etc.

- Supervises and reviews work of Staff Accountants.

- Assists with identifying audit and accounting issues and resolving them.

- Communicates progress of engagements, issues and resolutions to client.

- Assists in presenting financial statements and management letters to clients at wrap-up meetings.

- Monitors engagement budget and alerts supervisor of potential concerns and suggests fee modification actions.

- Monitors staff performance and alerts supervisor of training or development needs.

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRY- real estate, manufacturing, construction