<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a respected organization in the financial services sector, is seeking a Senior Accountant with a strong public practice background. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience auditing highly regulated entities—specifically financial institutions, insurance companies, and brokerages—and has a deep understanding of compliance, controls, and reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and execute month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and enhance internal controls over financial reporting within a regulated environment.</li><li>Support the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.</li><li>Assist with external audits, including preparing audit working papers and responding to auditor inquiries.</li><li>Prepare regulatory reports and filings required by industry bodies and governing authorities.</li><li>Compile tax working papers and support year-end tax compliance activities.</li><li>Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvements.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams.</li><li>Contribute to ongoing system and process enhancements to support scalability and accuracy.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>CPA designation (or near completion).</li><li>3–5+ years of experience in public practice, with a focus on auditing regulated industries such as financial institutions, insurance companies, and brokerages.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to transition from public practice to industry while leveraging your regulatory audit expertise.</li><li>Hybrid work model with a collaborative, growth-oriented team.</li><li>Exposure to a diverse set of financial reporting, tax, regulatory, and operational responsibilities.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If this sounds like the role is for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0013351763 in all correspondence. Please contact Sharon Lovison at 604-229-2573.</p>

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