Senior Manager - Audit - Japanese Business Development - Suzhou

Job Req ID: 37691

Date: 6 Oct 2025

Country/Region: CN

City: Shanghai

Job Description & Responsibilities

As a Senior Manager of our Japan Business Development Audit team, you will be:

responsible for marketing and project management for Japanese companies based in China
assisting managers / senior managers in leading a team of professionals in carrying out projects
working closely with clients and team members in order to provide quality services

Requirements

Fluency in Japanese (JLPT N1 level or equivalent) and English both spoken and written
A Chinese Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Experience in CPA firm, preferably at Big4, solid knowledge of PRC and international accounting/audit practices and regulations
Self-motivated, well-organized, and good problem solving skills
Good project management and time management skills under tight deadlines
Aptitude in standard computer software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Meticulous attention to detail, superb organization skills, and strong sense of ownership

Key personal attributes

In addition, candidates should illustrate the following personal attributes:

Strong communication with impact and empathy and interpersonal skills, with notable presence
Team player with an enthusiastic, positive, 'can do' attitude, works hard to build and sustain relationships
Passionate about doing an outstanding job for the client
Manages projects and economics efficiently; planning and performing work in accordance with client requirements and professional standards
Open minded, agile with change and practical
Actively shares ideas and knowledge and is innovate, eager to learn new skills
Lead and contribute to team success

Job Profile Summary

At PwC, our people in customer consulting specialise in providing consulting services focused on customer-related strategies and initiatives. These individuals analyse client needs, develop customer-centric solutions, and offer guidance and support to help clients enhance their customer experience and drive business growth.

Those in customer sales and services at PwC will specialise in providing consulting services focused on customer sales and service strategies. You will analyse customer engagement processes, develop sales and service strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients enhance their sales effectiveness, improve customer satisfaction, and drive revenue growth.

Job Description

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.

Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.

Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.

Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.

Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.

Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.

Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.

Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The PwC China (including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of PwC China (including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau). PwC China (including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the local law.