CPA Articling Accountant, Enterprise Risk Services (May 2027)

MNP•Calgary, AB

About The Position

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change. Make an impact with our Enterprise Risk - Governance & Risk Management team as an Accountant starting in May 2027. This diverse team of professionals utilizes leading-edge industry knowledge to assist clients in mitigating risk. As a trusted advisor, you’ll deliver tailored corporate governance and risk management solutions that empower clients to achieve their goals while protecting their business. MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Requirements

Completion of, or working towards, a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred)
Completion of, or working towards, prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Program upon commencement of employment

Nice To Haves

Previous accounting related office experience is considered an asset
Customer service and/or client service experience is considered an asset
Experience working with accounting and tax software is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Perform Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) engagements to assist clients in meeting their National Instrument 52-109 (NI 52-109) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance requirements
Scoping of significant accounts
Evaluating entity-level controls
Performing risk and control assessments
Testing key internal controls
Preparing reports including recommendations for improvement
Assess business processes and internal controls across a range of industries, identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes and controls through the development of financial and operational risk management programs
Facilitate collaboration with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
Contribute to the development of innovative ideas and approaches to improve work processes
Attend internal MNP courses to further develop knowledge around enterprise risk
Participate in the delivery of additional Enterprise Risk Services including compliance audits, internal audit, data analytics, enterprise risk management and business resilience, as necessary
Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary