Senior Accountant- Audit/ Assurance (FULLY REMOTE)
About the Position
This is a 100% fully remote position for one of the top 20 accounting firms in Canada.
The firm's teams are diverse, and you will work closely together - you will never be just a number at our organization. Plus, you will get the added benefit of further developing your skill set through working with a wide variety of clients and robust list of industries.
As a Senior Accountant you will be working on assignments under the direct supervision of a Director and a Partner for all types of assurance engagements. You will be working in a broad range of industries on a variety of engagements, including emerging industries such as cannabis, psychedelics, and gaming. You will oversee entire engagements from planning to completion, including but not limited to:
- Completing and overseeing others' work on audit files
- Coaching Junior and Intermediate Accountants by providing input and expertise where necessary
- Building effective and long lasting working relationships on assignments with operational client contacts
- Preparing complex areas of the file
- Co-ordinating group audits with component auditors in other cities and countries
- Reviewing work completed by Junior and Intermediate team members
- Responding effectively and efficiently to client, manager and partner requests
Summary of Responsibilities
- Planning, execution and completion of audit files
- Understanding technical standards with the expected level of assistance and supervision
- Ability to recognize relevant accounting and audit issues from basic analysis
- Building effective working client relationships on assignments with operational client contacts
- Managing allocated projects or assignments, including time management
- Responding effectively to client, manager and partner requests and suggestions relating to an assignment
- Supervising and training junior and intermediate staff
- maintaining technical knowledge - IFRS, ASPE, CAS - by: attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and establishing personal networks
- Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Summary of Experience
- 2+ years of audit experience
Requirements:
- Possessing leadership qualities and ability to support team members and goals.
- Strong commitment to quality
- CPA designation or at least substantial progress thereto
- Thorough knowledge and experience working with IFRS, ASPE and CAS to be able to complete complex areas of an engagement
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate well with clients, managers and partners
- Strong file management skills and organization
- Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Job Details- Job Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy
- Hours of Work: 35 hours per week; the role requires overtime as necessary to meet operational and professional requirements.
- Location: Remote
- Salary: $78,000- $100,000
- Compensation placement will be based on depth of experience, demonstrated skill set, and alignment with the responsibilities of the role.
Zeifmans Offers You:
Though this position is remote you are always more than welcome to come to the office and meet fellow members of your team. Here are just a few of the other benefits of working at the organization.
- Lots of opportunity for growth and advancement within the firm - gain direct experience working with a wide-range of industry groups and clients
- Mentorship - our teams operate with an "open door" policy
- Collaborative environment - everyone has a say in our success
- Competitive compensation based on the Toronto market + opportunity for annual bonuses
- Full benefits and insurance for you and your immediate family members, paid by the firm
- Short Fridays all year long (3 pm office closure)
- Flexible dress code
- Mental health resources and on-going mental health support
- Providing you with opportunities to give back and support your community
- As a member of Nexia, access to a global network of accounting and consulting professionals and training opportunities.
