External Audit Senior Associate - Global Mobility IT/LTA Opportunities (Bilingual FR/EN)

PricewaterhouseCoopers ‚Ä¢ Montreal, QC ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Tue, Jun 16, 2026

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Canada offers a compelling environment for both personal and professional growth. Known for its diversity and openness, the country brings together people, perspectives, and industries from around the world. A strong and varied economy supports meaningful career opportunities across sectors, while its cities offer rich cultural experiences alongside access to nature—from coastlines and mountains to parks and open spaces. With flexibility in how and where people live and work, Canada appeals to those seeking a well‑rounded, opportunity-rich, and sustainable lifestyle. Our Global Mobility program supports eligible candidates through the transition, helping them focus on their role and long‑term success in Canada. We're currently recruiting for a range of long‑term opportunities in Canada, including permanent international transfers and long‑term secondments. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online to be considered for an international transfer, or to connect with their local Global Mobility team to discuss the secondment process and next steps.
A career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well-known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As an External Audit Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Take on a professional role as part of our client-facing teams
Support the development of the audit approach and complete planning procedures
Provide coaching and feedback to junior members of the engagement team
Examine financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment, or watch certain processes and procedures being performed
Ask a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – with a range of individuals at our client organizations
Test the client organization's internal controls
Assess significant estimates, judgements or assumptions made by management
Verify and test financial statements and supporting disclosures
Perform completion procedures to support issuance of the audit report

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

Demonstrated progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a professional services firm
Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation
A strong understanding of Canadian and United States auditing standards and/or PCAOB standards
Knowledge of IFRS and/or ASPE, US GAAP is considered an asset
Thorough technical skills and experience regarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards
Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality
Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams
Project management experience
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment.
The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada
PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.
This role requires flexibility to travel up to 15%

This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $52,200 - $87,000. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’reyou’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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