Senior Audit Associate

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Auditor for a 6-month hybrid contract. Responsibilities include leading audits, guiding junior auditors, and ensuring high-quality standards. Candidates should have at least 3 busy seasons of auditing experience and preferably hold or be pursuing a CPA designation. This role offers the opportunity to advance your career in a supportive, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ busy seasons in auditing for small to mid-sized clients.
• Familiarity with audit planning, testing, and completion.
• Ability to guide and resolve issues for junior auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mid-sized client audits from start to finish.
• Review work of junior team members and provide feedback.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Client relationship management

Auditing expertise

Education

CPA designation or pursuing CPA designation

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Our client, a reputable accounting firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to join their team for an initial 6 month contract. In this hybrid role, the successful candidate will lead mid-sized audits across a diverse private client portfolio, focusing on audit planning, execution, and review processes. Responsibilities include guiding junior auditors, identifying and resolving audit issues, and preparing clear, actionable audit findings.

This role requires a commitment of 2-3 days per week in the office or at client sites.

The key responsibilities include the following:

• Lead and manage mid-sized client audits from start to finish, including planning, testing, and completion phases
• Review the work of junior team members, providing guidance and feedback to ensure high-quality standards
• Identify, resolve, and document audit issues, presenting clear findings and recommendations
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a primary point of contact during the audit process

To be considered for this role, our client is looking for someone with the following skills/qualifications:

• CPA designation or pursuing a CPA Designation
• 3+ busy seasons in auditing for small to mid-sized clients
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients and present audit findings
• Experience with CaseWare is preferred, though not mandatory

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced auditor looking to advance their career in a supportive, client-focused environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.