Senior Accountant, Quality, Methodology

Description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Quality team as a Senior Accountant, Methodology. This diverse team of professionals provides best-in-class industry and technical expertise to internally drive the success of our Assurance and Accounting practice. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide thought leadership on emerging trends and changes, ensuring team members adhere to the highest industry standards.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Promote the importance of quality control to partners, managers and other team members across the firm, and play an integral role in driving our quality initiatives
• Support the development and maintenance of the Firm’s engagement policies, guidelines, and accounting and auditing protocols
• Maintain knowledge of changes in the profession through research and by attending relevant industry events and training/information sessions
• Assist in the development and facilitation of assurance related training in MNP’s extensive, in-house education programs
• Liaise and correspond professionally with Assurance and Accounting engagement teams and the firm leadership teams
• Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge and experience in the interpretation and application of assurance standards (e.g., CAS and/or ISA)
• Knowledge and experience with internal controls
• General knowledge and experience with various Accounting standards (e.g., ASPE, NPO, PSAS)
• Written and verbal English language skills, with French considered an asset
• Recent experience as an Accountant in the Assurance practice at a Big 7 Public Accounting Firm with a strong assurance background
• Experience in the design and execution of audit procedures based on risk and materiality
• Proven technical writing and project management skills, and a solid understanding of business, management and practice development principles
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills with Microsoft 365 applications