Plan and prepare time budgets for review and audit engagements for Manager and/or Partner approval
Prepare financial statements, required notes, and year-end letters
Ensure planned procedures are completed according to firm policies and Canadian standards
Clear queries and outstanding points satisfactorily
Plan audits and complete high-risk sections of files
Complete compilation and review engagements
Train and supervise junior staff on audit engagements
Prepare corporate, personal, partnership, and trust tax returns
Review significant assurance engagement findings or accounting and presentation questions with the Manager or Partner and suggest resolutions
Manage multiple engagements or assignments simultaneously
Deliver audit, review, compilation, and tax services to clients
Requirements At least three years’ experience in a public accounting firm
University degree
Completion of or close to completion of CPA, CA designation
At least two years of practical experience in public practice
Experience with audit, review, compilation, and tax engagements
Experience with CaseWare, CaseView, TaxPrep, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS)
Knowledge of Canadian Standard on Review Engagements (CSRE 2400)
Solid knowledge of Canadian taxation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously
Excellent client service skills and ability to understand clients’ businesses
Comfortable making contact with clients
Able to require little supervision on routine tasks
Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in audit, review, compilation, and tax services, with a strong understanding of Canadian Auditing Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Capable of managing multiple engagements while training and supervising junior staff effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords CPA, CA Designation
Audit Engagements
Tax Returns Preparation
CaseWare Experience
Canadian Auditing Standards Knowledge
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Financial Statement Preparation
Audit Planning
Compilation Engagements
Review Engagements
Tax Preparation
GAAP Understanding
CAS Knowledge
CSRE 2400 Knowledge
Attention to Detail
Organizational Skills
Soft Skills Verbal Communication Skills
Written Communication Skills
Client Service Skills
Ability to Prioritize
Supervision Skills
Certifications & Qualifications CPA, CA Designation
Industry Keywords Public Accounting
Canadian Taxation
Audit Standards
Review Engagements
Compilation Services
Tools & Technologies CaseWare
CaseView
TaxPrep
MS Word
MS Excel
MS Outlook