Consultant, Accounting Advisory Services
- Recruiter
- KPMG Canada
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 19 Oct 2021
- Closes
- 22 Oct 2021
- Ref
- 7591
- Approved employers
- Approved employer
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Overview
You've got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we're committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do.
When you join KPMG you'll be one of over 227,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 146 countries.
With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make. Let's do this.
Overview of the opportunity:
KPMG's Accounting Advisory Services in Toronto is looking for a Consultant to join their dynamic team.
The Accounting Advisory Services team is a group of dedicated professionals, with a collaborative working environment that leverages the strengths of the members, who are committed to providing the best possible service to our clients. We are currently looking for individuals who are passionate about using their technical accounting, financial reporting and project management skills in a fast-paced cross functional environment to conquer a wide spectrum of accounting and financial reporting challenges. The successful candidates will provide services to both private and public clients across industries and geographies.
Accounting and reporting challenges often arise from organizational change due to non-recurring transactions such as acquisitions, divestures, capital raises, new and amended standards, compliance requirements, new business models, and reorganizations. These complexities are amplified by the significant changes being envisaged in the financial reporting standards in many jurisdictions. Individuals in this role will have exposure to all aspects of our service offerings, including assignments related to technical and complex accounting analyses, carve-out and combined financial statements, acquisition accounting (PPA), GAAP conversions and accounting policy alignment, IPO readiness, implementation of new or amended accounting standards, regulatory filings and disclosures, buy side and sell side financial due diligence support, controllership, and stand-up of finance function.
Individuals who have strong project management skills, an aptitude for problem solving, an ability to communicate technical concepts in plain language, and enjoy brainstorming accounting solutions to evolving fact patterns in a team environment will thrive in this role. Working in this role will provide the opportunity to enhance one's existing technical and operational accounting skills and to build upon analytical, written and oral communication skills. This role will also provide candidates with opportunities to develop skills related to business development, management and growth which would also support further career progression within Accounting Advisory and KPMG.
What you will do
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a depth of expertise that combines financial reporting knowledge and practical experience to proactively help clients address their accounting and financial reporting challenges. The successful candidate needs to be malleable and interested in doing 'a different thing every day' supporting a large range of functions and individuals. Being a quick learner with an aptitude towards technical accounting and have the organizational skills to juggle competing deadlines are also key. Audit experience or technical accounting experience in industry is beneficial.
The successful candidate should also be savvy with technology applications and excel, to be able to support clients with their implementation of such applications, in addition to data modelling.
You will lend your knowledge and experience to:
- Execute the delivery of accounting advisory engagements under IFRS, U.S. GAAP and/or ASPE.
- Assist with a broad scope of financial reporting activities during clients' periods of change related to acquisitions, divestitures and transactions, including the preparation of financial statements (often for a variety of purposes and under different regulatory environments), preparation of working papers and liaising with the clients' auditors.
- Assist with evaluating the requirements of accounting, reporting and disclosure standards, preparing supporting analyses, including drafting reports and presentations, and analyzing differences between different accounting frameworks.
- Assist in the development of fit-for-purpose solutions through obtaining understanding of clients' preferences and business constraints.
- Work with broader KPMG advisory teams including Management Consulting, Risk Consulting and Deal Advisory, in support of process/control redesign and advising on other business implications to your clients when assessing the impact of accounting change.
What you bring to the role
- Relevant post-secondary degree and/or CPA, CA (or recognized national accounting designation).
- 2+ years of experience in audit or 1+ year of experience in an accounting advisory role.
- Experience with, or a strong interest in, non-audit projects including financial analysis and reporting, technical accounting report writing, and consulting on accounting advice.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (including preparation of technical memos and presentations), with the ability to 'uncomplicate the complicated' by expressing ideas clearly, convincingly and concisely to both external and internal stakeholders.
- Effective project management skills with the ability manage competing demands without sacrificing attention to detail.
- Versatility and adaptability to a dynamic and often fast-paced environment.
- Extensive knowledge of Excel and experience with advance functions within Excel including pivot tables and VLookup.
- Roles may also require the ability and willingness to travel, sometimes extensively, within Canada and the U.S., as well as internationally.
Keys to your success:
- A 'client first' mentality, with the ability to understand the client's business and maintain internal and external networks.
- A self-starter who proactively leverages available resources and tools and applies sound judgment throughout the process to formulate pragmatic solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work under time constraints and manage multiple and competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) complex information to various audiences in a clear, understandable and persuasive manner.
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters
KPMG is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMG's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office and/or other congregate settings in the course of their duties (such as client sites or third-party venues).
As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office and/or congregate setting, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment.
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at cafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca .
If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at cafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.
You've got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we're committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do.
When you join KPMG you'll be one of over 227,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 146 countries.
With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make. Let's do this.
Overview of the opportunity:
KPMG's Accounting Advisory Services in Toronto is looking for a Consultant to join their dynamic team.
The Accounting Advisory Services team is a group of dedicated professionals, with a collaborative working environment that leverages the strengths of the members, who are committed to providing the best possible service to our clients. We are currently looking for individuals who are passionate about using their technical accounting, financial reporting and project management skills in a fast-paced cross functional environment to conquer a wide spectrum of accounting and financial reporting challenges. The successful candidates will provide services to both private and public clients across industries and geographies.
Accounting and reporting challenges often arise from organizational change due to non-recurring transactions such as acquisitions, divestures, capital raises, new and amended standards, compliance requirements, new business models, and reorganizations. These complexities are amplified by the significant changes being envisaged in the financial reporting standards in many jurisdictions. Individuals in this role will have exposure to all aspects of our service offerings, including assignments related to technical and complex accounting analyses, carve-out and combined financial statements, acquisition accounting (PPA), GAAP conversions and accounting policy alignment, IPO readiness, implementation of new or amended accounting standards, regulatory filings and disclosures, buy side and sell side financial due diligence support, controllership, and stand-up of finance function.
Individuals who have strong project management skills, an aptitude for problem solving, an ability to communicate technical concepts in plain language, and enjoy brainstorming accounting solutions to evolving fact patterns in a team environment will thrive in this role. Working in this role will provide the opportunity to enhance one's existing technical and operational accounting skills and to build upon analytical, written and oral communication skills. This role will also provide candidates with opportunities to develop skills related to business development, management and growth which would also support further career progression within Accounting Advisory and KPMG.
What you will do
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a depth of expertise that combines financial reporting knowledge and practical experience to proactively help clients address their accounting and financial reporting challenges. The successful candidate needs to be malleable and interested in doing 'a different thing every day' supporting a large range of functions and individuals. Being a quick learner with an aptitude towards technical accounting and have the organizational skills to juggle competing deadlines are also key. Audit experience or technical accounting experience in industry is beneficial.
The successful candidate should also be savvy with technology applications and excel, to be able to support clients with their implementation of such applications, in addition to data modelling.
You will lend your knowledge and experience to:
- Execute the delivery of accounting advisory engagements under IFRS, U.S. GAAP and/or ASPE.
- Assist with a broad scope of financial reporting activities during clients' periods of change related to acquisitions, divestitures and transactions, including the preparation of financial statements (often for a variety of purposes and under different regulatory environments), preparation of working papers and liaising with the clients' auditors.
- Assist with evaluating the requirements of accounting, reporting and disclosure standards, preparing supporting analyses, including drafting reports and presentations, and analyzing differences between different accounting frameworks.
- Assist in the development of fit-for-purpose solutions through obtaining understanding of clients' preferences and business constraints.
- Work with broader KPMG advisory teams including Management Consulting, Risk Consulting and Deal Advisory, in support of process/control redesign and advising on other business implications to your clients when assessing the impact of accounting change.
What you bring to the role
- Relevant post-secondary degree and/or CPA, CA (or recognized national accounting designation).
- 2+ years of experience in audit or 1+ year of experience in an accounting advisory role.
- Experience with, or a strong interest in, non-audit projects including financial analysis and reporting, technical accounting report writing, and consulting on accounting advice.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (including preparation of technical memos and presentations), with the ability to 'uncomplicate the complicated' by expressing ideas clearly, convincingly and concisely to both external and internal stakeholders.
- Effective project management skills with the ability manage competing demands without sacrificing attention to detail.
- Versatility and adaptability to a dynamic and often fast-paced environment.
- Extensive knowledge of Excel and experience with advance functions within Excel including pivot tables and VLookup.
- Roles may also require the ability and willingness to travel, sometimes extensively, within Canada and the U.S., as well as internationally.
Keys to your success:
- A 'client first' mentality, with the ability to understand the client's business and maintain internal and external networks.
- A self-starter who proactively leverages available resources and tools and applies sound judgment throughout the process to formulate pragmatic solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work under time constraints and manage multiple and competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) complex information to various audiences in a clear, understandable and persuasive manner.
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters
KPMG is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMG's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office and/or other congregate settings in the course of their duties (such as client sites or third-party venues).
As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office and/or congregate setting, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment.
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at cafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca .
If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at cafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.
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