Co-op Accountant, SINP

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Description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change. 

Make an impact with our Assurance & Accounting team as a Co-op Accountant for our Saskatchewan Immigration Nomination Program team for a co-op term beginning September 2022 until December 2022 or April 2023. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide comprehensive, tailored financial information that enables clients to make informed decisions with confidence. 

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices. 

When applying, please submit your resume, cover letter, transcript and other applicable forms, as necessary, in one (1) document. Applications for this role will need to be submitted by July 8, 2022. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
• Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
• Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining findings, facts and highlights resulting from the client engagement
• Liaise and correspond professionally with clients, colleagues and the firm leadership team
• Learn about clients’ key financial systems and how to analyze risk
• Raise identified client issues that need to be addressed with managers and engagement partners
• Attend internal MNP courses to further develop accounting and assurance knowledge
• Prepare third party financial evaluation reports
• Verify net worth statements and legitimacy of accumulated funds by assessing documents
• Calculate fund utilization
• Verify the existence and credibility of the professionals and officials listed on the documentation through internet research or other procedures.
• Analyze audited financial statements

Skills and Experience

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting or Finance major preferred)
• Enrolled in the Co-op program at your post-secondary institution
• Previous accounting related office experience is an asset
• Experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Profile, Quickbooks and Simply Accounting is beneficial
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Fully bilingual in both English and Mandarin (Speaking, reading, writing)
• Working knowledge of Chinese culture & Chinese documents

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