Accountant-IFRS/CPA/Big 4
Could you bring advisory-level accounting expertise to complex IFRS issues? Apply Now!
Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for an Accountant to provide day-to-day operational support, bringing strong IFRS knowledge and advisory mindset to ensure accurate accounting treatment and clear communication with stakeholders and auditors.
Pay rate range (CAD): $31.09/hr – $37.03/hr
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter resource for accounting issues and research questions
- Apply IFRS guidance to support accounting policy interpretation and practical decision-making
- Conduct technical accounting research for complex topics and document conclusions in clear memos
- Review and assess accounting implications of business or product proposals as needed
- Support quality reviews to ensure deliverables meet accuracy and completeness standards
- Participate in regular meetings with internal stakeholders and auditors to support timely outcomes
- Assist with preparation and support of external reporting deliverables (e.g., disclosures and supporting information) as assigned
- Stay current on relevant IFRS developments and help prepare technical update materials
- Communicate complex accounting topics in a clear, stakeholder-friendly way
- Complete ad hoc team tasks to support changing priorities and deliver deadlines
Desired Skill-Set
- CPA designation or in the process of completing it (one exam remaining acceptable)
- Strong experience applying IFRS guidance, including advising on accounting policy
- Experience working in a Big 4 accounting firm environment
- Audit background, ideally within financial institutions (e.g., banking or credit union experience)
- Hands-on technical accounting experience, including research and resolution of complex IFRS issues
- Strong proficiency with MS Excel and the broader MS Office suite (including PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and judgment capabilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder discussions
- Ability to manage deadlines, multiple tasks, and shifting priorities
Nice to Have
- Experience in advisory work (as opposed to purely operational accounting)
- Experience with financial instruments and consolidation-related accounting topics
- Exposure to project management in a finance or accounting context
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