Audit Partner - SEC Asia

Audit Partner of SEC Clients in Asia

The Audit Partner is responsible for the application of his/her expert knowledge of accounting and auditing to determine the financial status of the firm's client companies.

Hours Required: 40 hrs + - FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Houston, Beijing or Shenzhen

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide relevant auditing and accounting knowledge to serve mostly Asian-based companies that are listed in the U.S stock exchanges or going through U.S. IPOs and ensure audit teams deliver professional, timely, relevant audit details in a clear and concise format and in conformance with standard auditing procedures
• Retain clients of the firm by ensuring the performance of the audit team performs to the standards of the client and standard auditing procedures
• Continuously review performance of audit team and resolve discrepancies
• Train and mentor audit staff
• Participate in training and professional development programs, business development and professional recruiting
• Prepare reports and presentations as required
• Participates in strategic planning
• Engages in a teamwork approach, showing flexibility in assignment of clients and firm administrative functions to achieve firm goals
• Lead the firm’s marketing and business development efforts to attract new clients through attendance at various seminars or conferences or any related meetings with referral sources and clients
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or as necessary

Requirements & Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess the following basic qualifications:

• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and work under pressure for long hours in a target driven environment
• Dedicated to superior client service
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 10 years of recent work experience in the field of accounting with increasing responsibility, preferably as an auditor at a Big Four or national/regional public accounting firm (i.e. Audit Partner or Senior Manager role at a Big Four firm or national/regional firm)
• Fluent in English and Mandarin, or Japanese is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel)
• SEC audit experience and experience serving Asian-based companies a must
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with strong communication and excellent client and project management skills
• Marketing and business development skills are not required but encouraged
• Knowledge of FASB regulations, GAAP and GAAS
• Advanced working knowledge of technical literature

Education and Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Advanced degree is highly desirable
• CPA certification (active) required