Senior Accountant, Audit

Join to apply for the Senior Accountant, Audit - Enterprise role at KPMG Canada 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. Are you looking to build your career in audit while gaining exposure to a diverse range of industries? Our Private Enterprise Audit group works with businesses across sectors including manufacturing, construction, retail, automotive, technology, financial institutions, government, healthcare, and education. We are currently hiring in the following Ontario locations: Hamilton, OakvilleKitchener‑WaterlooLondonOttawaKingstonWindsor 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. What You Will Do 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 as well as coach and mentor junior staff members. Perform analysis of complex accounting issues. Perform financial and system analysis. Develop and maintain relationships with clients. What You Bring To The Role Relevant post‑secondary degree. Must be enrolled in or have completed the CPA Canada professional education program, or hold another nationally recognized professional accounting designation. 2‑4 years post‑graduate experience in external audit of private entities (ASPE, ASNPO). 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. Effectively monitors multiple or complex projects regularly to check how they are progressing against deadlines and budget. Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' 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. Ability to use a range of techniques to analyze an issue. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best 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. Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process 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 throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1‑888‑466‑4778. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Accounting / Auditing and Finance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KPMG Canada by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr