Senior Accountant, Audit - FIRES

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. Our teams of professionals help our clients manage risk so they can focus on their core business. By intimately understanding each client’s business, we convert information into insights to identify opportunities and add value to improve client efficiency and performance.

As a Senior Accountant, you will be required to apply KPMG's audit and accounting practices and methodologies working with public and private clients. Our Vancouver office is seeking Senior Accountants for our Financial Institutions and Real Estate (FIRES) industry group.

• Conduct external audits and lead teams in this regard.
• Assist with developing the audit plan and execute the audit of financial statements and notes thereto.
• Identify, analyze and conclude on accounting issues.
• Lead engagement teams in the field and coach and mentor junior staff members.
• Continuous communication with Managers and Partners updating the progress and status of the audit.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Management of the client.
• Provide service that represents a high-value mark for our firm, helping companies assess their risk as they work to ensure transparency across their operations.
• At times, business needs arise and employees are required to work beyond their normal hours to fulfill the accountabilities of the role; our approach to flexibility provides for this.

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.

• Undergraduate degree
• Successful completion of the CFE or working towards a CPA designation
• 3 - 5 years working in a public accounting firm using IFRS, working with publicly listed and/or private clients
• Experience with financial institution or real estate clients is desirable but not required
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients  business and maintain strong client relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong teamwork abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail, organization and planning skills

The expected base salary range for this position is $59,500 to $94,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on location, skills, competencies, and unique qualifications. KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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