Audit Partner - SEC Asia

Overview Job Title: Audit Partner of SEC clients in Asia Reports to: Managing Partner Job Summary: The Audit Partner is responsible for the applicaiton 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr