Accountant II

OSC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) seeks an Accountant II for its Registration, Inspections & Examinations Branch. This important role focuses on ensuring compliance within capital markets, collaborating with a diverse team to support industry stakeholders. Ideal candidates are creative, effective communicators with a strong audit background and CPA credentials, dedicated to maintaining market confidence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-CPA audit and assurance experience.
• Passion for capital markets and compliance.
• Ability to balance regulatory objectives with practical business considerations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance reviews of registered firms to ensure adherence to Ontario securities laws.
• Prepare reports on non-compliance issues and develop corrective actions in collaboration with firms.
• Adapt regulatory principles to emerging industry trends.

Skills

Creativity

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Membership in good standing with CPA Ontario

Job description

Regular, Full-time

Closing Date: August 30, 2024

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets in accordance with the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. Its mandate is to protect investors from unfair, improper, or fraudulent practices, foster fair, efficient, and competitive capital markets, and contribute to financial stability and systemic risk reduction. This is achieved through policy, operational, and enforcement activities, with contributions to national and global securities regulation development.

We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and pride ourselves on our challenging and rewarding work.

The Registration, Inspections & Examinations (RIE) Branch is seeking an Accountant II to join our team. RIE oversees crypto-asset trading platforms, dealers, advisers, and investment fund managers, ensuring public confidence in securities investments. Using a risk-based approach, RIE handles registration and compliance reviews of registered firms and oversees market infrastructure entities, including marketplaces, SROs, and clearing agencies. The branch comprises multidisciplinary teams including professionals (accountants and lawyers), registration officers, and support staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting compliance reviews of registered firms and entities to ensure adherence to Ontario securities laws that protect investors and maintain market confidence.
• Preparing formal reports on non-compliance issues and internal control weaknesses, collaborating with firms and entities to determine corrective actions, and evaluating the appropriateness of these actions.
• Engaging with registered firms and stakeholders to find practical solutions to compliance issues and recommending further regulatory measures when necessary.
• Adapting regulatory principles to emerging industry trends and issues.

Qualifications:

We seek a candidate with an inquisitive mindset and a passion for capital markets, possessing:

• Membership in good standing with CPA Ontario.
• 3-5 years of post-CPA audit and assurance experience, preferably in securities, capital markets, investment management, or financial services.
• Creativity, results-oriented approach, and clear, concise communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and engage with stakeholders.
• Skill in balancing regulatory objectives with practical business considerations.

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