Senior Accountant, External Financial Advisory Services

ACCA Careers; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

Job summary

MNP on Vancouver Island seeks a Designated Professional to support Indigenous Services, delivering tailored financial information and capacity-building guidance to clients.

You will assess accounting systems, develop strategic plans, and assist with audits while traveling as needed. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits on Vancouver Island.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and organizational finance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to assess their accounting systems and assist in delivering tailored capacity-building initiatives.
• Assist with reviewing client full-cycle accounting practices to create a strategic plan for growth, capacity development, and financial literacy.
• Support activities related to external financing, system implementations, and chart of accounts setup.
• Deliver hands-on training in accounting functions including assisting the client with audit preparation.
• Prepare finance policies and process maps, prepare recommended amendments as required.
• Provide training on general matters such as payroll, GST/PST, and T4 filing.
• Facilitate project updates to Management and Leadership.
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Accounting principles

Financial literacy

Indigenous communities experience

Education

Degree or Diploma in Business Administration or Accounting

CPA designation preferred

Job description

Description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Job Details

Description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change. Make an impact within our Indigenous Services team as a Designated Professional. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide comprehensive, tailored financial information that enables clients to make informed decisions with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to assess their accounting systems and assist in delivering tailored capacity‑building initiatives
• Assist with reviewing client full‑cycle accounting practices to create a strategic plan for growth, capacity development, and financial literacy
• Support activities related to external financing, system implementations, and chart of accounts setup
• Deliver hands‑on training in accounting functions including assisting the client with audit preparation
• Prepare finance policies and process maps, prepare recommended amendments as required
• Provide training on general matters such as payroll, GST/PST, and T4 filing
• Facilitate project updates to Management and Leadership
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills And Experience

• A degree or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting
• CPA designation preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and organizational finance
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is a strong asset

Vancouver Island@MNP

Discover more about the unique elements and lifestyle at MNP on Vancouver Island through our team member videos, community insights and current opportunities here: https://www.mnp.ca/en/careers/the-flexibility-you-need-when-life-gets-busy.

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high‑potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

The annual salary for this position is $68,000 to $90,000. Compensation is based on location, individual skills and relevant experience.

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!