Senior Accountant, Enterprise Audit

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

Job summary

A leading audit and consulting firm in Victoria seeks a Senior Accountant for its Private Enterprise Sector. The role involves conducting audits, coaching junior staff, and building client relationships. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in Accounting and relevant experience, ideally towards a CPA designation. This position offers a competitive salary range of $53,500 to $82,000, plus potential bonuses.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards program

Bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the CFE or working towards a CPA designation.
• 2 - 3 years post-graduate experience with a public accounting firm.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct external and internal financial statement audits for private companies.
• Lead field engagement teams and coach junior staff.
• Maintain relationships with client management.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Organizational skills

Analysis of complex accounting issues

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Business

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 intimately understanding each client's business, we convert information into insights to uncover hidden opportunities to improve client efficiency and performance. Our Victoria office is seeking Senior Accountants for Private Enterprise Sector. As a Senior Accountant you will be required to apply KPMG's audit and accounting practices and methodologies at client engagements.

What you will do

Conduct external and internal financial statement audits for private companies including leadership of field engagement teams as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff. You will also develop and maintain relationships with client management.

• 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
• 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

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, or Business related field
• Successful completion of the CFE or working towards a CPA designation
• 2 - 3 years post graduate experience with a public accounting firm
• Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and are a strong team player
• Meticulous attention to detail, organization and planning skills

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $53,500 to $82,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.