Audit And Assurance Associate

Our Public Accounting client is currently hiring an Audit and Assurance Associate to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. The role is HYBRID, and you will be required to go into office 1-2 days per week.

• Share and transfer knowledge within the team.
• Participate in performing assurance procedures with a focus on the most current standards and regulations.
• Assist with attestation engagements, agreed upon procedures engagements and compliance reviews
• Review engagement file, financial statements, and appropriate income tax returns
• Develop an understanding of the client’s industry and opportunities, issues and trends that impact their market or sector
• Plan, organize and control multiple responsibilities and resources to achieve Audit, Review and Notice to Reader engagement objectives.
• Build and nurture strong working relationships with clients, peers, and team.
• Monitor multiple projects and deadlines
• Assist with due diligence and field examinations conducted for lenders

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships
• Strong knowledge of Caseware, Caseview and MS Office (Excel and Word)
• Experience with Canadian corporate taxes
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting and assurance engagement standards
• Strong attention to details; Ability to solve problems
• Ability to work as part of a professional team
• 3+ years of experience in a Canadian public accounting environment
• Perform research & reach technical conclusions
• Possess strong file management skills and organization, able to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
• Ability to recognize accounting and tax issues and work with the team to resolve any issues that arise
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Completed Canadian CPA designation
• Thorough understanding and experience working with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)