Senior Consultants, Audit Assurance
Job Type: Permanent
Primary Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
All Available Locations: Kitchener
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Partner with clients to solve their most complex problems
Ready to become a key member in the growth of our Audit Practice? Keep reading!
As an Senior Consultant in Audit:
Review and contribute to the planning and execution of projects in the general finance space as well as in the area of technology advisory, as needed.
Assist in the delivery of projects to improve finance functions in one or more of the following financial management functional areas: financial close and consolidation, management and financial reporting, software selection and implementation, shared services, and/or finance transformation
Participate and/or lead current state findings workshops in order to understand and document key financial processes (i.e. procure to pay, financial close, reporting, etc.)
Contribute to market and eminence initiatives, including development of new service offerings and marketing campaigns within the practice
Develop and lead communications - both internal and external - relevant to our professionals and clients
Develop materials for, and participate in the delivery of, presentations to clients and firm personnel
Assist with creation of proposals and other business development activities
Opportunities may arise to serve clients and / or support local office teams around the country and / or internationally
Our Audit & Assurance team focuses on enabling CFOs and their Finance teams for success. We focus on applying our knowledge of financial reporting requirements, controls and processes to the operational aspects of Finance - “How” Finance does what it needs to do and where it can enhance the value it brings to the organization. Our team will provide you with opportunities to develop and hone skills, expand your internal and external networks and be a key member in the growth of our practice.
You are someone with:
- Working towards completing or finished the CPA, CA designation and possess a minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
- Must possess strong technical skills (GAAP, control certification, securities and regulatory, assurance) and experience in and knowledge of Public Sector Standards, IFRS, ASPE, and internal controls and risk
- Experience in the public sector, real estate or financial services industries is considered an asset
- Expertise in financial management disciplines such as financial process design, budgeting and planning, financial reporting, financial performance management and business case development
- Additional expertise in one or more of the following areas considered an asset: Process Redesign, Business IT Strategy, Corporate Strategy, or Shared Services
- Capacity to think about requirements from a strategic perspective (options available, pros / cons of different options)
- Operational (ability to translate the “what is required” into the “how it’s done)
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills
- Problem solving (ability to “find it” and “fix it”)
- Project management discipline and structure
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Broad advisory skillsets (capacity to help client explore issues / opportunities)
- Proven ability to deliver the full cycle of project management accountabilities
- Experienced with project problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, facilitation of decision making, documentation, managing client expectations and team leadership
- Ability to communicate effectively in French and/or Spanish is an asset
Why Deloitte?
Launch your career with The One Firm where you can make an impact that matters in a way that you never thought possible. With endless opportunities at every turn, and a culture built to support and develop our people to be the very best they can be, Deloitte is The One Firm for you to learn, grow, create, connect, and lead. We do this by making three commitments to you:
- You will lead at every level: We grow the world’s best leaders so you can achieve the impact you seek, faster.
- You can work your way: We give you the means to be flexible in how you need and want to work, and we have innovative spaces, arrangements and the mindset to help you be wildly successful.
- You will feel included and inspired: We create a deep sense of belonging where you can bring your whole self to work.
The next step is yours
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