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About the Role

KPMG in Canada is seeking experienced Senior Accountants for its Audit practice across the Ontario and Atlantic region. This role offers an opportunity to build momentum, develop future skills, and take ownership of your career within a world-class firm known for its collaborative, people-first culture and leadership in inclusion, innovation, and professional development. Successful candidates will deliver high-quality work supporting trust, transparency, and confidence across public and private organizations.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Four year Bachelor’s degree required
4+ years post graduate experience in external audits of publicly listed entities or privately owned businesses
Internationally recognized professional accounting designation required
Experience with IFRS, US GAAP and/or PCAOB
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
Uses previous experience and technical knowledge to the benefit of the client
Able to use a range of techniques to analyze an issue

Skills

Project management
Teamwork
Interpersonal skills
Verbal communication
Written communication
Independent work
Team environment collaboration
Client service
Analytical techniques

Location

Ontario
Atlantic region

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

4+ years post graduate experience

Education Level

Four year Bachelor’s degree
Internationally recognized professional accounting designation

Salary/Compensations

$66,500 to $99,000

Benefits

Relocation packages provided on a case-by-case basis
Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program

About the Company

KPMG in Canada's people bring unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges.
We foster an environment of high challenge, where curiosity and critical thinking are encouraged.
We provide high support, including progressive learning, strong coaching, inclusive teamwork, and a shared commitment to integrity.
KPMG Canada welcomes talent from around the world.
We are committed to helping exceptional candidates successfully transition to life and work in Canada.
We are known for our collaborative, people-first culture and for our leadership in inclusion, innovation, and professional development.
Our Values: Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better.
We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes, ensuring no hiring decisions are made using AI.

Equal Opportunity

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 are available to help candidates perform at their 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.
If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.