Senior Accountant, Audit, International

Overview You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do. When you join KPMG you’ll be one of over 227,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 146 countries. With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make. Let’s do this. The opportunity: Are you a talented audit professional interested in career opportunities abroad? KPMG in Canada is looking for Senior Accountants like you to join our audit practice across the country. Experience everything living and working in Canada has to offer while continuing to grow your audit career as part of an amazing team of professionals. At KPMG, we’re focused on driving the future of audit. We’re making cutting-edge technological changes to traditional practices to increase audit quality and ensure our teams are able to provide deeper insights to our clients. Our forward-thinking culture values innovation and empowers our people to expand and adapt their skills which are invaluable in our rapidly changing world. What you will do As a Senior Accountant in our audit practice, you will be required to: Apply our audit and accounting practices and methodologies at client engagements. Work closely with Managers and Senior Managers to facilitate and execute on engagements Organize audit tasks from initiation to completion Lead external and internal financial statement audits for both public and private companies Direct field engagement teams and manage junior staff members assigned to the team Conduct testing of internal controls Perform financial and systems analysis and apply analysis to complex accounting issues. 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 Accounting/business diploma Successful completion or working towards an International Accounting designation 2 - 3 years post graduate experience with exposure to public accounting audits Experience with IFRS and other reporting standards Excellent project management, teamwork and interpersonal skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment Proven ability to effectively monitor multiple or complex projects regularly to check how they are progressing against deadlines and budget Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professional in the performance of duties Keys to your success: Strong time management, planning, and organizing skills Demonstrated ability to communicate with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear, and confidently conveying messages in a credible and persuasive manner Proven ability to sustain a high level of drive enthusiasm, and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work Capacity for working hard to meet demands at key times of pressure. Resilient in the face of challenges or obstacles Learn more about where a career at KPMG can take you. 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 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. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.