Staff Accountant, Audit

Job description

KPMG Professionals Are...

Individuals who take deep personal accountability for their work, have a passion for excellence, driven to achieve their full potential and understand the value of building relationships with clients, future clients, their communities, the global firm and each other. A KPMG professional should have all the following characteristics:

·  Strong work ethic
·  Thrive on challenges
·  Dedicated to providing outstanding client service. Position Summary

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

Role and Responsibilities
·  Audit of financial statements.
·  Preparation of review and notice to reader working paper files, including unaudited financial statements.
·  Preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns. 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 CA/CGA/CMA program.
·  Excellent computer skills.
·  Previous use of Tax Prep and Caseview programs would be beneficial.
·  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.

4040
Canada
ON
Toronto
Audit

Requisition Code

18304BR

Function/Service Line

Audit/Auditing

Job Level

Geography

Americas

Location

Toronto, ON, Canada