Senior Accountant, Audit - Enterprise

Senior Accountant, Audit - Enterprise – Hamilton/Oakville, Ontario, Canada

$80,000.00-$95,000.00

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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 Enterprise Audit group in our Hamilton/Oakville office is looking for Senior 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.

• Apply KPMG's audit and accounting practices and methodologies at client engagements.
• Conduct external and internal financial statement audits for both public and private companies.
• Lead field engagement teams and coach and mentor junior staff members.
• Perform analysis of complex accounting issues.
• Perform financial and systems analysis.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.

• Accounting/business degree.
• Successful completion of the CFE and/or working towards a CPA designation.
• 2-3 years post graduate experience in public accounting and external audit.
• Excellent project management, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and within a team environment.
• Experience with ASPE and ASNPO.
• Effectively monitors multiple or complex projects regularly to check progress against deadlines and budget.
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the client's business and maintain strong client relationships.
• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism in the performance of duties.
• Experience mentoring and delegating work to junior staff.
• Previous experience and technical knowledge to the benefit of the client.
• Able to use a range of techniques to analyze an issue.

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.

At KPMG, 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. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

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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.

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