Senior Accountant, Audit - Enterprise

KPMG Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as a Senior Accountant in Audit, where you'll leverage your accounting expertise to conduct audits, mentor junior staff, and enhance client relationships. KPMG values integrity and excellence, offering a dynamic environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post graduate experience with a public accounting firm.
• Successful completion of the CFE and/or working towards a CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct external and internal financial statement audits.
• Lead field engagement teams and mentor junior staff.
• Apply KPMG's audit and accounting practices at client engagements.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Client Service

Education

Accounting/business degree

Tools

ASPE

ASNPO

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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 Senior Accountants to join its dynamic 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 external and internal financial statement audits for both public and private companies.
• Lead field engagement teams as well as coach and mentor 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.
• 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 benefit the client.
• Able to use a range of techniques to analyze an issue.

Our Values, The KPMG Way

• Integrity: We do what is right.
• Excellence: We never stop learning and improving.
• Courage: We think and act boldly.
• Together: We respect each other and draw strength from our differences.
• For Better: 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. We believe a diverse workforce is key to our success and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process. Adjustments or accommodations can be requested at any point during the process. For support, contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team at 1-888-466-4778.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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Location and Salary

Burlington, Ontario, Canada | CA$70,000.00-CA$85,000.00