Senior Accountant,Ethics Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,Accounting

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Description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Quality, Ethics team as a Senior Accountant. This diverse team of professionals provides best-in-class ethics management expertise to internally drive the success of our practice. As a trusted advisor, you’ll play an integral role in promoting the importance of ethics throughout the Firm, confirming ethical standards are upheld, and ensuring that risks related to quality and compliance are identified, assessed, and managed effectively.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

Work alongside Managers, Directors, and Partners to provide advice on, and support team members with the adoption and implementation of:
The Canadian CPA Rules of Professional Conduct, Codes of Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s (PCAOB) Ethics & Independence Rules The Securities Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Auditor Independence Rules

Ensure the Firm’s continued compliance with regulatory standards, rules of professional conduct, and internal policies

Play a key role in coordinating and reviewing client press releases to ensure timely and relevant updates to the Firm’s prohibited investment listings

Collaborate with team members to create high-quality and timely ethics-related thought leadership and training for MNP’s in-house education program

Contribute to the development of new ideas, education, and approaches to improve work processes

Assist in the identification, development, and implementation of technology solutions

Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience

Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

2 - 3 years of relevant work experience

Written and verbal English language skills, with French considered an asset

General knowledge of the various Canadian provincial/territorial CPA rules of professional conduct, including the independence and conflicts of interest rules

Pragmatic approach to problem-solving, with a reputation for high quality standards

Ability to maintain discretion in recognizing, protecting, and adhering to absolute confidentiality of highly sensitive information

Collaborative and proactive, with proven written and oral communication skills

Relationship building and leadership skills

Knowledge and experience with any of the following are considered an asset:
The International Ethics Standards Board’s (IESBA) International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants The American Institute of CPAs’ (AICPA) Code of Professional Conduct

Senior Accountant, Ethics