Senior Accountant

KPMG LLP Canada; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international auditing firm is seeking Staff or Senior Accountants in Québec City. Responsibilities include conducting audits for private companies, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining client relations. Candidates should have an accounting/business degree and fluency in English. The firm promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Fluency in written and spoken English required.
• Experience with ASPE and ASNPO preferred.
• 2+ years post-graduate experience at a public accounting firm is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial statement audits for private companies.
• Mentor and coach junior staff members.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Client service skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/business degree

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Enterprise Audit group is looking for Staff or Senior Accountants to join its dynamic Quebec city team.

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 financial statement audits for 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.

As an Audit professional, you will provide a service that represents a high-value mark for our firm, helping companies assess their risk as they work to ensure transparency across their operations.

What you bring to the role

• Accounting/business degree
• Successful completion of the CFE and/or working towards a CPA designation.
• 2+ years post graduate experience with a public accounting firm. (an asset)
• 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.
• Experience with ASPE and ASNPO.
• Effectively monitors multiple or complex projects regularly to check how they are progressing 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 and professional in the performance of duties.
• Experience mentoring and delegating work to junior staff.
• Previous experience and technical knowledge to the benefit of the client.
• Able to use a range of techniques to analyze an issue.

This position requires fluency in written and spoken English, as it involves the interpretation and application of standards, directives, laws and regulations in English, serving English-speaking clients located across Canada, and working with English-speaking colleagues located outside Quebec.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better is how we describe our values. We never stop learning and improving; we think and act boldly; we respect each other and draw strength from our differences; we do what matters.

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.