External Auditors – All Levels | 6-Month Contract

IFG - International Financial Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG - International Financial Group in Canada is seeking external auditors at junior to manager levels for a six-month contract in the GTA, with a hybrid work arrangement across Toronto, Mississauga, Markham, Brampton and North York.

You will perform external financial statement audits, apply IFRS/US GAAP/ASPE, prepare working papers, and liaise with clients. Senior staff may review work and coordinate engagements, supporting junior team members as needed.

Qualifications

• External audit experience in a public accounting or professional services firm.
• Experience with financial statement audits and substantive procedures.
• Knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and/or ASPE.
• Exposure to multiple audit sections and engagements based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform external financial statement audits for clients across industries and sizes.
• Execute substantive audit procedures across key financial areas such as cash, revenue, AR, inventory, fixed assets, AP, payroll and liabilities.
• Prepare and review audit working papers, supporting schedules and documentation.
• Perform analytical procedures, investigate variances and identify issues.
• Assess internal controls and perform control testing where applicable.
• Communicate with clients to obtain documentation, resolve queries and address outstanding items.
• Apply IFRS, US GAAP and/or ASPE accounting standards.
• For senior-level professionals, review work, coordinate engagements, manage timelines and support junior staff.

Skills

External audit experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

CPA, CPA Candidate, CA or equivalent designation

Tools

IFRS

US GAAP

ASPE

Job description

Locations

Toronto, Mississauga, Markham, Brampton and North York

Work Model

Hybrid – office and client-site work

Duration

6-month contract, with potential for extension or a longer-term opportunity

Responsibilities

Depending on your experience and level, responsibilities may include:

• Performing external financial statement audits for clients across various industries and company sizes.
• Executing substantive audit procedures across key financial statement areas, including cash, revenue, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, payroll and liabilities.
• Preparing and reviewing audit working papers, supporting schedules and documentation.
• Performing analytical procedures, investigating variances and identifying potential audit issues.
• Assessing internal controls and performing control testing where applicable.
• Communicating with clients to obtain supporting documentation, resolve audit queries and address outstanding items.
• Applying relevant accounting standards, including IFRS, US GAAP and/or ASPE.
• For senior-level professionals, reviewing audit work, coordinating engagements, managing timelines and supporting junior team members.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from external audit professionals at different career stages, including:

• Junior and Intermediate Auditors
• Senior Auditors
• Audit Supervisors and Managers

Qualifications

• External audit experience within a public accounting or professional services firm.
• Experience with financial statement audits and substantive audit procedures.
• Knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and/or ASPE.
• Exposure to multiple audit sections and engagements, depending on experience level.
• CPA, CPA Candidate, CA or equivalent accounting designation is an asset.
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills.

Canadian public accounting experience is preferred; however, candidates with relevant international external audit experience from established accounting firms are also encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Multiple experience levels: Opportunities for junior professionals through audit managers.
• Varied engagements: Exposure to clients across different industries and business environments.
• GTA location flexibility: Opportunities across Toronto, Mississauga, Markham, Brampton and North York.
• Hybrid work environment: A combination of office and client-site work.
• Six-month contract: An opportunity to build experience during busy season, with potential for extension.

Interested?

If you have an external audit background and are open to exploring a new opportunity, we'd love to connect!