Senior Accountant, Audit - Public Companies

KPMG • Oakville, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of KPMG's Audit & Assurance practice, this role involves delivering high-quality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across both public and private organizations. The environment fosters high challenge, curiosity, and critical thinking, supported by progressive learning, strong coaching, inclusive teamwork, and a shared commitment to integrity. This balance aims to create a culture where the best work happens through high challenge and high support. The Hamilton/Oakville and Kitchener offices are hiring Senior Accountants for their Public Company practice, serving client groups such as Consumer and Industrial Manufacturing (CIM), Asset Management (Funds, Real Estate, Construction), Financial Institutions (FI - Banks, Credit Unions and Insurance), Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT), and Energy and Natural Resources (ENR).

Requirements

• Must have relevant post-secondary degree
• 2+ years post graduate experience in external audit of publicly listed entities (PCAOB, IFRS and/or US GAAP)
• 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 monitor multiple or complex projects regularly to check progression 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 while demonstrating 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

Nice To Haves

• Enrolment in the CPA Canada professional education program or holding another nationally recognized professional accounting designation an asset

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Leadership of field engagement teams as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff members.
• Perform analysis of complex accounting issues.
• Perform financial and systems analysis.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees