Senior Accountant, Core Services, Assurance & Accounting

National
in scope and local in focus, MNP is one of Canada’s largest professional
service firms providing client-focused accounting, consulting, tax, and digital
services to clients. Founded in 1958, MNP today is a CAD 2 billion+
organization with 9600+ employees and 154 offices across Canada.

MNP
prides itself on being an ‘advisor’ to its clients (individuals, businesses,
and organizations), focusing on their success by delivering personalized
strategies and solutions that help clients reach their full potential —
wherever business takes them.

MNP
set up MNP SPARK its GCC in Bangalore in May 2025 with a focus on enabling the
firm to drive growth, efficiency, customer delight and innovation, by leveraging
high quality talent in India. MNP Spark is like any other MNP region/office -
front facing, client focused but working with all MNP regions in Canada to
deliver services.

The
Assurance & Accounting vertical at MNP Canada offers audit, review, and
financial reporting services designed to enhance the credibility, accuracy, and
compliance of financial information. They provide tailored support across
industries such as agriculture, energy, and the public sector, helping
organizations navigate complex standards like IFRS and ASPE. Beyond compliance,
the team delivers strategic insights to support informed decision-making and
long-term financial health, ensuring clients meet both regulatory requirements
and business goals with confidence.

General Position Summary:

Make an impact supporting MNP Assurance &
Accounting vertical.
This diverse team of professionals provides exceptional people-focused support,
fosters a unique value-based culture, and ensures MNP continues to stand out as
an employer of choice.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct review and audit engagements
  
• Develop and apply knowledge of International
  Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Accounting Standards for Private
  Enterprises (ASPE), Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations
  (ASNPO), and/or Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)
  
• Develop an understanding of MNP’s audit and
  review methodology
  
• Develop and apply knowledge of Canadian Auditing
  Standards and Canadian Standards on Review Engagements
  
• Manage preparation of multiple audits and review
  files simultaneously. Depending on the size and complexity of the entity,
  either preparing end to end or as part of the preparation team
  
• Summarize clients’ current financial status by
  collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements,
  and other relevant reports
  
• Assess and assure appropriateness of audit
  evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable,
  accounts receivable, and prepaid expenses
  
• Review,
  investigate, and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries,
  documents, and reports
  
• Establish
  charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts
  
• Categorize financial data for utilization of
  data analytics and prepare related client deliverables
  
• Build competencies in data analytics reporting
  and identification of opportunities for relevant client advisory services
  
• Prepare
  correspondence, technical reports, client summaries, and presentations
  outlining engagement findings, facts, and highlights
  
• Develop effective working relationships with
  clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members
  
• Identify possible areas of improvement to
  internal processes and technologies and collaborate with other internal teams on
  solutions
  
• Participate in business development initiatives and
  identify new business opportunities.
  

Requirements

Skills -

• Ability and willingness to develop a strong
  understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Accounting
  Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), Accounting Standards for
  Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO), and Public Sector Accounting Standards
  (PSAS)
  
• Experience working with accounting software
  
• Ability and willingness to develop a strong
  understanding of Canadian Auditing Standards and Canadian Standards on Review
  Engagements
  
• Understanding of business, accounting,
  management, and practice development principles
  
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies,
  tools, and software
  
• Understanding of the fundamentals of data
  analytics
  
• Strong written English language skills
  
• Customer service and/or client service
  experience is considered an asset
  

Educational
Qualifications –

• Bachelor/Master’s
  degree in Commerce
  
• Masters
  or Diploma in Business Administration or Accounting or equivalent experience
  

Certification - Completion of, or
working towards, prerequisites for pursuing a CPA designation or Masters or
Diploma in Business Administration or Accounting