Senior Accountant, Audit - Enterprise

Senior Accountant, Audit - Enterprise

Location: Ottawa, ON

Company: KPMG Canada

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 is searching for Senior Accountants to join their 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/mentor junior staff.
• 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 toward a CPA designation.
• 2+ 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 both independently with little supervision and within a team environment.
• Experience with ASPE and ASNPO.
• Ability to effectively monitor multiple or complex projects 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.
• Experience mentoring and delegating work to junior staff.
• Previous experience and technical knowledge beneficial to 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.

You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point during the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1‑888‑466‑4778.

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.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance