Senior Accountant, Audit - Public Companies

KPMG

$66K — $99K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Relevant post-secondary degree required
  • Enrolled in CPA Canada program or equivalent accounting designation preferred
  • 2+ years post-graduate experience in external audit for publicly listed companies
  • Strong project management and teamwork skills
  • Proficient verbal and written communication abilities
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong client service skills and ability to maintain relationships

Responsibilities

  • Apply KPMG's audit methodologies at client engagements
  • Conduct financial statement audits for public and private clients
  • Lead engagement teams and mentor junior staff
  • Analyze complex accounting issues
  • Perform financial and systems analysis
  • Develop and nurture client relationships

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards program
  • Commitment to professional development
  • Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Flexible working arrangements and adjustments for accommodations
Full Job Description
Overview

Our Toronto and Vaughan offices are hiring Senior Accountants for our Public Company practice in the following client groups:
  • CIM (Consumer and Industrial Markets)
  • Asset Management (Funds, Real Estate, Construction)
  • FI (Banks, Credit Unions and Insurance)
  • TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications)
  • ENR (Utility, Large Mining)

KPMG's Audit practice helps clients manage risk so they can focus on their core businesses. By intimately understanding the client's business, we convert information into insights to uncover hidden opportunities to improve client efficiency and performance.

What you will do

  • Apply KPMG's audit and accounting practices and methodologies at client engagements.
  • Conduct external and internal financial statement audits for both public and private companies.
  • Leadership of field engagement teams as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff members.
  • Perform analysis of complex accounting issues.
  • Perform financial and systems analysis.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with clients

What you bring to the role

  • Must have relevant post-secondary degree
  • Enrolment in the CPA Canada professional education program or holding another nationally recognized professional accounting designation an asset
  • 2+ years post graduate experience in external audit of publicly listed entities (PCAOB, IFRS and/or US GAAP)
  • Excellent project management, teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment
  • Effectively monitor multiple or complex projects regularly to check progression against deadlines and budget
  • Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships
  • Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service while demonstrating professionalism in the performance of duties
  • Uses previous experience and technical knowledge to the benefit of the client
  • Able to use a range of techniques to analyze an issue


KPMG Ontario Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $66,500 to $99,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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