About Us

Horizon Assurance LLP is a growing public accounting firm focused on providing audit and assurance services to Canadian reporting issuers and private companies preparing to go public. We are seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to lead day-to-day audit engagements, supervise junior staff, and contribute to delivering high-quality audit services.

Position Summary

Working closely with engagement partners, you will be responsible for planning and executing audit engagements, reviewing working papers, supervising junior team members, and assisting with audit completion and financial reporting. This role requires strong technical knowledge, professional judgment, and the ability to manage engagements efficiently while maintaining audit quality.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and execute audit engagements in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS), applicable professional standards, and firm methodology.
- Obtain an understanding of client operations, accounting processes, and internal controls; identify and assess risks of material misstatement.
- Design and perform audit procedures responsive to assessed risks, including procedures over complex accounting areas.
- Prepare and review audit working papers, ensuring procedures, evidence, findings, and conclusions are clearly documented.
- Supervise and coach junior staff, assign tasks, review their work, and provide constructive feedback.
- Identify and evaluate audit issues, research applicable accounting and auditing standards, and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Coordinate client communications, outstanding information requests, and engagement deliverables.
- Monitor engagement progress, budgets, and deadlines,



and promptly communicate significant issues or delays to engagement partners.
- Assist with financial statement preparation, audit completion procedures, and resolution of review comments.
- Comply with firm policies on ethics, independence, confidentiality, and audit quality.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA qualification.
- Minimum 3 years of external audit experience in a public accounting firm, preferably with experience leading audit fieldwork.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and Canadian Auditing Standards; knowledge of PCAOB standards and US GAAP is an asset.
- Experience with audit planning, risk assessment, audit execution, and working paper review.
- Proficiency in CaseWare, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to supervise junior staff, manage multiple engagements, and meet deadlines.
- Sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to audit quality.
- Ability to work on site in Markham and attend client locations or inventory observations as required.

Why Join Us?

You will work directly with experienced audit partners, gain exposure to reporting issuer and private company engagements, and take on meaningful responsibilities in audit planning, execution, and team supervision. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a growing firm that emphasizes quality, accountability, and professional development.

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Auditor (Markham)
🏢 Horizon Assurance
📍 Markham