Senior Accountant, Audit (International Candidates)

KPMG•Vancouver, BC

About The Position

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference. Your work matters. As part of our Audit & Assurance practice, you’ll deliver high‑quality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across both public and private organizations. We foster an environment of high challenge, where curiosity and critical thinking are encouraged. Through high support, including progressive learning, strong coaching, inclusive teamwork, and a shared commitment to integrity, we perform at our best – measuring what matters, recognizing impact, and continuously evolving to deliver excellence. This creates a culture where the best work happens when high challenge and high support work together. That balance is how our values show up—in how we work, how we lead, and what we deliver. We are seeking experienced Senior Accountants who are ready to bring their expertise to our Audit practice across the Ontario and Atlantic region – this opportunity is exclusively for applicants outside of Canada. KPMG Canada welcomes talent from around the world, and we’re committed to helping exceptional candidates successfully transition to life and work in Canada. This is your chance to grow your career in a world-class firm known for its collaborative, people-first culture and for its leadership in inclusion, innovation, and professional development.

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

Responsibilities

Apply KPMG's audit and accounting practices and methodologies on client engagements
Conduct external 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