Audit Manager for Work on International EU Funded Projects

Job Description & Summary

Are you aspired to working on projects related to different countries and to travelling to some of them?
Do you have more than 8 years audit experience?
Do you speak fluent English and preferably another language ( French, Spanish, German)?
Do you have or are you in a process of acquiring a recognized qualification in the area of external or internal audit – either by a National or International Organisation/s?
Would you be interested in building a different set of audit related skills on the basis of what you have already accumulated as technical expertise from the statutory audits?
Are you ready for a change where you would apply your current audit experience and further build strong project management skills working with teams and clients across several continents delivering audit related services directly for the European Commission?
If most of the above questions have triggered positive aspirations the position of an Audit Manager for work on international EU funded projects (Permanent position in Sofia) may be one that would of interest to you.
This is an unique opportunity as PwC Bulgaria leads audit related assignments for the European Commission in respect of EU funded projects, throughout the world. The successful candidate for this position would be part of an international PwC team working on these projects across the world – both through field trips and working on the projects remotely.
As an Audit Manager, you would be expected to deliver high quality services for the European Commission, complemented by enriching your professional audit experience with work across borders. You will also be responsible for coaching audit team members, providing them with constructive feedback and sharing your knowledge and expertise with them.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 8 years of audit experience;

• Experience in auditing EU funded projects, participation in audit/verification of EU funded projects would be an advantage but is not required. If experience in auditing EU funds is available it would be expected that it is gained in the last 10 years;

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related disciplines;

• Membership in a national or international accounting or auditing body or institution (e.g. ACCA);

• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, and experience in working in English language;

• Good working knowledge – written and spoken of a second European language (German, Italian, French, Spanish or Portuguese) would be a strong advantage;

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office;

• Proven audit management experience, leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities;

• Proactiveness and ability to prioritize different tasks;

• Strong analytical skills;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

• Ability to work in a team and multitasking;

• Flexibility to travel abroad on a regular basis throughout the yea – mainly in Europe. Valid international passport is required.

Responsibilities:

• Manage audit engagements, including the planning, execution and reporting by performing agreed-upon procedures in the form of expenditure verifications and systems audits of EU funded projects, the contracts of the assignments include grants, twinning, service and supply contracts, construction works, delegation and contribution agreements under relevant PRAG and Twinning Manuals;

• Documenting the performed procedures and drafting the respective agreed-upon procedures reports;

• Being part of an audit team, liaising with the European Commission and its respective Delegations, with the reporting entities and other specialist staff in the practice to provide high quality services;

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with the clients;

• Reporting directly to the engagement leader;

• Coaching, training, evaluating and mentoring of junior colleagues;

• Participate in the proposal process for new clients and projects, set and monitor budgets;

• Effectively work in an international environment.

What we offer:

• Professional experience in an international environment with rapid career progression;

• Challenging assignments and career development opportunities in a multinational corporate organization;

• A rewarding working environment where personal initiative and development are encouraged;

• Assigned coach and buddy to make the adaptation and career development process smooth;

• Extensive training and excellent opportunities for professional and career growth globally;

• Collaborative culture, supportive team, encouraging on-the-job learning;

• Competitive remuneration and employee benefit programme including additional medical insurance, food vouchers, sports card, fringe benefit;

• Central office location – PwC office in Sofia and flexible home office work arrangement for the most of the time when travelling is not required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

"PricewaterhouseCoopers Bulgaria EOOD, or PwC Legal Bulgaria Partnership, or PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit OOD, which runs a recruitment process, with its seat and registered address in 9-11 Maria Louisa Blvd., Sofia 1301, Bulgaria („PwC” or “we”) will be the controller of your personal data submitted in your application for a job. Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of performing a recruitment process for the job offered. If you give us explicit consent, your personal data will be also processed for participation in further recruitment processes conducted by PwC and sending notifications about job offers in PwC or job related events organized or with the participation of PwC such as career fair. Full information about processing your personal data is available in our Privacy statement."    

#LI-DM1