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 Robust 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
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