Senior Accountant, Enterprise Audit

KPMG-Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational professional services firm in Victoria is seeking a Senior Accountant for the Private Enterprise Sector. In this role, you will conduct financial audits, lead teams, and mentor junior staff. Ideal candidates will have an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Business and 2-3 years of public accounting experience. A comprehensive Total Rewards program is offered including a competitive salary based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years post-graduate experience in public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct external and internal financial statement audits.
• Lead field engagement teams and mentor junior staff.
• Analyze complex accounting issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with client management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Planning

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in teams

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Business

Successful completion of the CFE or working towards a CPA

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 opportunity:

Our teams of professionals help our clients manage risk so they can focus on their core business. By understanding each client's business, we convert information into insights to uncover hidden opportunities to improve efficiency and performance. Our Victoria office is seeking Senior Accountants for the Private Enterprise Sector. As a Senior Accountant, you will apply KPMG's audit and accounting practices at client engagements.

What you will do

Conduct external and internal financial statement audits for private companies, leading field engagement teams and mentoring junior staff. Develop and maintain relationships with client management.

• Apply KPMG's audit and accounting practices at client engagements
• Conduct audits for public and private companies
• Lead engagement teams and mentor junior staff
• Analyze complex accounting issues
• Perform financial and systems analysis
• Maintain relationships with clients

As an Audit professional, you will help companies assess risk and ensure transparency across operations.

What you bring to the role

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Business
• Successful completion of the CFE or working towards a CPA
• 2-3 years post-graduate experience in public accounting
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail, organization, and planning skills

KPMG BC Region Pay Range

The base salary range is $53,500 to $82,000, potentially including bonuses. Salary depends on location, skills, and qualifications. KPMG offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program.

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Integrity, doing what is right | Excellence, continuous improvement | Courage, acting boldly | Together, respecting and drawing strength from differences | For Better, focusing on meaningful work

KPMG in Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates.

Adjustments and accommodations in recruitment

We are dedicated to an inclusive recruitment process. Adjustments (informal requests) and accommodations (formal requests) are available throughout. To request support, contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service at 1-888-466-4778.