What you will do- Provide financial instruments advisory services to both private and public clients under IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and ASPE.
- Support clients in the banking, capital markets, asset management and other industries with analysis, implementation and accounting for financial instruments.
- Assist with accounting implications of capital markets transactions including accounting for debt and equity structures, structured products and hybrid instruments.
- Support with drafting high-quality technical accounting memos and position papers to support complex technical analysis
- Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures and working papers ensuring compliance with accounting standards and supporting audit review
- Collaborate with valuation and risk specialists on technical matters to ensure appropriate accounting conclusions for financial instruments.
- Contribute to client proposals, thought leadership, and internal guidance related to financial instruments.
- Communicate complex accounting concepts and technical issues clearly to client stakeholders, including senior leadership.
- Leverage technology tools and Excel to support financial reporting and data modelling.
- Stay current with evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
What you bring to the role- Post-secondary degree required
- Hold a Canadian CPA designation, an internationally recognized equivalent accounting designation per CPA Canada guidelines, or be actively enrolled in the CPA program an asset
- 3+ years of experience in external audit and/or accounting advisory.
- Strong technical accounting skills with ability to 'uncomplicate the complicated'.
- Experience working on financial instruments which could include audit knowledge of financial instruments or financial institutions (such as banks, lending institutions and credit unions).
- Excellent communication skills-able to produce high-quality technical memos/presentations and explain complex concepts clearly to varied stakeholders.
- High adaptability and comfort operating in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, modelling).
- Willingness to travel within Canada, the U.S., and internationally.
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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