Staff Accountant

Job description

Staff Accountant, Audit

Position Summary

Candidates should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, well-defined leadership qualities, strong analytical skills and an outstanding ability to understand our clients businesses and their requirements. Dedicated team players with strong work ethic will be rewarded with stimulating and interesting opportunities with our diversified client portfolio.

Role and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will assist with audits of financial statements, interim review engagements, testing internal controls, process documentation and analysis of transactions and accounting issues for both public and private companies i At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

Skills & Qualifications

·  Accounting/business diploma.
·  Enrollment in the CPA program.
·  Minimum of one year auditing experience with a public accounting firm.
·  Proficient knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.
·  Excellent computer skills.
·  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
·  Proven ability to monitor and uphold high quality of service and products to both internal and external clients.
·  Strong time management, planning, and organizing skills.
·  Demonstrated ability to communicate with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear. Capable of confidently conveying messages in a credible and persuasive manner.
·  Proven ability to sustain a high level of drive enthusiasm, and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work. Capacity for working hard to meet demands at key times of pressure. Resilient in the face of challenges or obstacles.
·  Skilled at developing an understanding of the client businesses, the issues they face, and the markets they operate in
·  Driven to continuously learn from experiences and seek out feedback and development opportunities.

Our Values,
The KPMG Way

We lead by example | We work together | We respect the individual
We seek the facts and provide insight | We are open and honest in our communication
We are committed to our communities | Above all, we act with integrity

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. KPMG encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Any assessment and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process , please contact the HR Shared Service Centre by email or by phone at 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778 (Option 1). KPMG will consult with all applicants with disabilities who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

53
Canada
ON
Ottawa
Audit

Requisition Code

18893BR

Function/Service Line

Audit/Auditing

Job Level

Geography

Americas

Location

Ottawa, ON, Canada