Staff Accountant

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

Are you a talented individual who provides exceptional customer service?

The Audit function office in KPMG is looking for Second Year Staff Accountants to join its dynamic team.

KPMG's Audit practice helps clients manage risk so they can focus on their core businesses. By intimately understanding the client's business, we convert information into insights to uncover hidden opportunities to improve client efficiency and performance.

As Canada prepares for a new reality coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a clear necessity in this moment to rethink how we can rebuild our infrastructure, economy and society for a more resilient, sustainable and equitable future. We are leading the way with our sustainability commitments and embedding ESG into everything that we do.

What you will do

As a Second Year Staff Accountant, you will learn from some of the most prominent professionals in the sector and develop your personal skills by assuming the following responsibilities:

• Assist on the audit of clients
• Review the financial statements and related notes.
• Test Internal Controls
• Perform financial and other systems analysis.
• Perform general accounting tasks to finalize a file if necessary.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients.

As an audit professional, you will strive to deliver an outstanding quality service to represent our firm. You will help clients assess their risks while ensuring transparency through their operations.

This is a great opportunity to acquire the knowledge and experience that will allow you to progress to a position as a Senior Accountant.

What you bring to the role

• Accounting/business diploma.
• Must be enrolled in the CA/CPA program.
• Must have a minimum of 1 completed year of auditing experience with a public accounting firm.
• Proficient knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS)
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Proven ability to monitor and uphold high quality of service and products to both internal and external clients.
• Skilled at developing an understanding of the client businesses, the issues they face, and the markets they operate in.
• Driven to continuously learn from experiences and seek out feedback and development opportunities.
• Experience in a sustainability/environmental related field, including experience of preparing, assuring or advising on sustainability reporting for large financial institutions considered an asset
  

Keys to your success:

KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

For more information about KPMG in Canada's Benefits and well-being, click here.

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 cafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca .

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 cafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.

Category

Accounting