Our client, a well-established public accounting firm in Vancouver, is looking to add a Senior Accountant, Audit

to its Public Company Assurance team.

This opportunity is well suited to a designated CPA with public company audit experience who wants to continue developing their technical assurance skills while taking on increased responsibility across engagements, client relationships, and junior staff mentorship.

The Role

Prepare and review audit, review, and tax engagements

Work primarily with public company and reporting issuer clients

Support engagements from planning through completion

Prepare and review financial statements and related note disclosures

Apply knowledge of IFRS and Canadian Auditing Standards

Perform substantive testing across revenue, expenses, capital assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, equity, and income taxes

Review supporting documentation and assess the sufficiency of audit evidence

Identify audit issues, misstatements, and areas requiring further investigation

Prepare corporate tax returns and other tax compliance filings as required

Communicate directly with clients to obtain information and resolve engagement issues

Supervise and mentor junior team members

Work closely with Managers and Partners on engagement planning, risk areas, materiality, and deadlines

Build strong client relationships and contribute to the broader growth of the practice

What You Bring

CPA designation

Approximately 2-4 years of relevant public accounting experience

Minimum 2 years of public company audit experience

Solid knowledge of IFRS





Familiarity with Canadian Auditing Standards and public company assurance requirements

Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and audit working papers

Ability to lead or take significant ownership of audit engagements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a client-service environment

Nice to Have

ASPE experience

Canadian corporate tax experience

Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff

Experience with CaseWare, TaxPrep, QuickBooks, or Sage 50

What’s Offered

$75,000-$95,000, depending on experience

3 weeks' vacation

RRSP matching after 12 months

Extended health and dental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing hands-on mentorship and professional development

Opportunity to deepen your public company audit experience

Support for long-term career development

Paid volunteer programs and community involvement opportunities

At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

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📌 Senior Accountant, Audit (Winnipeg)
🏢 David Aplin Recruiting
📍 Winnipeg