Senior Accountant, Audit - Private Enterprise

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 of challenge and support defines KPMG's values and how they operate. The Hamilton/Oakville offices are hiring Senior Accountants for the Private Enterprise Audit practice, offering exposure to a variety of clients in sectors such as manufacturing, retail, construction, financial services, technology, and healthcare.

Requirements

Accounting/business degree required
2+ years post graduate experience with a public accounting firm
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
Experience with ASPE and ASNPO
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 professional in the performance of duties
Experience mentoring and delegating work to junior staff
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 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