Senior Accountant, Assurance - China Practice

BDO Canada LLP; Tampere; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Flexible personal time off

Performance-based compensation

Wellbeing reimbursement

Job summary

BDO Canada LLP in Markham seeks a Senior Accountant for the Assurance team in our China Practice. Leverage your audit expertise and Mandarin language skills to support Chinese-owned and China-based businesses operating in Canada and expanding globally.

You will lead ASPE/IFRS engagements, supervise staff, and build client relationships in Mandarin and English while contributing to cross‑border growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or international equivalent is required.
• Minimum 3 years of external audit/assurance experience in public accounting.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct audit and review engagements under ASPE and IFRS, preparing working papers and financial statements.
• Plan and execute engagements across industries, coordinating with engagement teams.
• Build trusted client relationships in Mandarin and English, serving as the main contact throughout the engagement.
• Supervise and review the work of juniors and intermediates, coaching for high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with Partners on proposals and client pitches to support China Practice growth.
• Communicate proactively with teams to ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Mandarin language

External audit

CPA designation

English language

Education

CPA designation or international equivalent

Job description

Putting people first, every day BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

The Markham office is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the Assurance team in our China Practice. This is a replacement role and in this role, you will leverage your assurance expertise and Mandarin language skills to support Chinese-owned and China-based businesses operating in Canada and expanding globally. Our bilingual professionals help clients navigate complex accounting frameworks and regulatory requirements while bridging cultural and language differences. With a focus on audit and review engagements under ASPE and IFRS, you’ll gain exposure to private enterprises, entrepreneurial clients, and subsidiaries of global organizations, while contributing to their successful cross-border growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct audit and review engagements under ASPE and IFRS, preparing working papers and financial statements in line with firm and regulatory standards.
• Plan and execute engagements across industries such as consumer business, manufacturing, and technology, coordinating closely with engagement teams.
• Build trusted client relationships in both Mandarin and English, serving as the key contact throughout the engagement.
• Supervise and review the work of juniors and intermediates, providing coaching and guidance to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with Partners on proposals, presentations, and client pitches to support China Practice growth.
• Communicate proactively with teams to ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery.

Why join us?

Work with a collaborative team focused on growth in the China Practice and the Canadian market. Build meaningful client relationships and complex engagements with real business impact. Strong path to expanded responsibility and career progression.

What makes BDO different?

Mid‑market focus, real client access: Work directly with decision‑makers (owners, CFOs, and boards) helping shape engagement strategy, deliver practical advice, and identify growth opportunities. Global reach for cross‑border needs: Access to international resources and cross‑border support for clients operating across Canada and overseas. Lower partner‑to‑staff ratio: Work closely with Partners and Managers —faster decisions, stronger engagement support, and more coaching.

Your experience and education

• You have completed your CPA designation (or international equivalent, CPA Ontario‑eligible).
• You bring minimum 3 years of external audit/assurance experience in public accounting, with strong knowledge of ASPE and IFRS.
• You have experience in executing engagements from planning through completion, supervising staff, and reviewing deliverables.
• You are fluent in Mandarin and English (verbal and written).
• You demonstrate strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, and value inclusivity, teamwork, and delivering high-quality work.

The expected range of compensation for this role is: $ 62,000 to $ 96,000

Benefits

• We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy.
• We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.
• We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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