Senior Associate (Audit/Assurance)

My client is looking for a Senior Associate to provide technical support on audit and review engagements and various other client service engagements.This position is also responsible to supervise and train assurance staff.This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Completion of all planning documents, and the scheduling and leadership of the planning meeting
• Prepare/review corporate tax returns and related checklists. Recognize additional tax filings as required.
• Preparing financial statements, including customizing note disclosure as required
• Maintain knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and updates
• Set and work within approved budgets and deadlines
• Gain appropriate level of tax knowledge, based on position
• Recognition of accounting issues and working with manager/partner to devise appropriate work plan to address them
• Clear all review notes issued by manager/partner
• In conjunction with the manager/partner, devise appropriate engagement program, including risk analysis, the calculation of materiality and appropriate procedures
• Deliver completed file and financial statements to manager/partner for review
• Customization of client correspondence where appropriate, including management representation letter, legal letters etc.
• Train, supervise and evaluate staff and delegate work to them according to need
• Obtain/maintain a strong understanding of clients’ business and respond promptly to and be proactive to anticipate client needs

Qualifications

• Organizational skills for prioritizing demands, work flow and meeting deadlines
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a public accounting practice
• Experience working with mid-market entrepreneurial clients is preferred
• Solid understanding of business professionalism and the ability to work in a team environment
• Pursuing or completion of the Canadian CPA designation
• Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships
• Solid knowledge of accounting software including Caseware/Caseview; Tax Prep, MS Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a strong commitment to quality

Must Have Skills

Must have Canadian CPA designation Must be located in Toronto and GTA Ontario Must be from a small to mid sized firm

Skills Considered Bonus

Number Of Positions

7

Culture, Perks and Benefits

What we offer

• Additional paid time off during the summer
• A competitive compensation package, including an annual performance-based bonus
• Mentorship and support to any team member pursuing their CPA designation
• Various committees to celebrate and support the interests of our team members, including our Fun Committee and Process Improvement Committee
• A comprehensible and competitive group RRSP and Benefits plan
• Balance your work and personal life through flexible hours and hybrid working
• Rigorous and ongoing training that’s customized to your interests, as well as extensive ongoing education to keep you up to date on the latest industry information
• An opportunity to give back to the community through our very own Fuller Giving Foundation
• A weekly on-site massage therapist and healthy snacks during busy season
• Commitment to your career development with clearly defined career roadmaps