Senior Staff Accountant
Current- Planned, co-ordinated and performed audit and review engagements for Cooperatives, Not-for-profit housing clients, and charities. - Prepared audited financial statements in accordance with Canadian auditing standards in a timely manner to meet clients’ tight deadlines.- Led discussions on audit planning with the audit team, and developed audit strategies for specific clients.- Provided first review of work completed by junior accounting staff and provided timely feedback before submitting the file to engagement partner for review.- Provided oversight for junior accounting staff in regards to appropriate training and guidance in completion of audit fieldwork.- Kept open lines of communication with partners and clients regarding issues identified during fieldwork and the status of the file.- Advised and assisted clients to improve and implement internal controls within their organization.- Prepared management letters to the Board of Directors for any significant control weaknesses identified during fieldwork and provided realistic and effective solutions for improving their control systems. - Represented the firm and presented financial statements and other engagement material at board of directors meetings and Annual General Members’ Meetings, and professionally responded to questions arising from the audience.- Prepared Charity returns, tax returns and annual information returns for not-for-profit clients.