Staff Accountant, Audit - Public Companies

KPMG • Halifax, NS

13h

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. Our Halifax offices is hiring Staff Accountants for our emerging Public Company practice in the Atlantic region!

Requirements

• Actively working toward completing an undergraduate degree and the required prerequisites for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP), or a Graduate Diploma in Accounting.
• Must have a minimum of 1 completed year of auditing experience with a public accounting firm.
• Proficient knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS)
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Proven ability to monitor and uphold high quality of service and products to both internal and external clients.
• Skilled at developing an understanding of the client businesses, the issues they face, and the markets they operate in.
• Driven to continuously learn from experiences and seek out feedback and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of external audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries
• Prepare high‑quality audit documentation, including working papers related to financial statements and accompanying notes
• Execute audit procedures, such as internal control testing and substantive testing, to support the accuracy and completeness of financial information
• Perform financial and systems analyses to identify key risks, trends, and potential issues
• Assist with the completion and finalization of audit files, ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm methodologies
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and engagement team members through effective communication and collaboration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level