The posting
Overview
At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.
Working at KPMG allows you to gain valuable on-the-job experience while building your professional network and business acumen. Being part of the KPMG Global member firm of 155 countries and 174,000 professionals, you’ll be part of a high performing team and have access to ongoing professional development and mentorship at every level. You will work with national and global organizations, adding value and gaining valuable on-the-job experience. At KPMG, we’ll provide you with the support to drive your own career and discover the countless opportunities available.
What you will do
The wide range of businesses and projects we work on means that our people have huge variety in their roles. Client visits are an important part of most roles, so you’ll be moving from environment to environment and experiencing a broad range of different industries, locations, and businesses. This variation in the role means there is no set pattern for the types of work you will be doing on a day-to-day basis.
CPA opportunities are available in our following practice areas:
Audit
In KPMG’s Audit practice our clients look to us to provide industry insight and valuable perspective on business issues. You will be involved in analyzing and assessing clients' business processes, internal controls, and recommending areas of improvement. Learn more at kpmg.ca/audit
Tax
In KPMG’s Tax practice, your skills, tact and knowledge can make a difference to your client's business strategy and ultimately, their bottom line. You’ll work with clients to identify tax-planning opportunities and meet their tax compliance requirements. Learn more at kpmg.ca/tax
Advisory
In KPMG’s Advisory practice, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, equipped with deep sector knowledge, and use superior analytic tools. You will work directly with your clients to help them improve business performance, leverage IT investments, protect financial assets, manage risk, and boost market confidence. Learn more at kpmg.ca/advisory
Global Mobility Services (GMS) group in Tax:
The Global Mobility Services (GMS) group in the Greater Montreal Area is part of KPMG’s global GMS practice, which is one of the fastest growing practices in the firm. KPMG’s Montreal GMS practice provides the following consulting and compliance services:
- Preparation of Canadian and U.S. personal tax filings
- Immigration/Emigration tax planning
- Structuring effective tax reimbursement policies
- Assistance with Canadian and U.S. payroll taxes
- Canadian and U.S. taxation of executive compensation plans
- Canadian and U.S. Social security planning
- Outsourcing of expatriate program administration
What you bring to the role
You are a well-rounded undergraduate university student that demonstrates balance and leadership between academics, extra-curricular and community involvement. You are a leader on your university campus and in your community and exhibit strong communication skills, professionalism and a desire to learn and grow.
You have a strong academic record and are committed to achieving your CPA designation. You have a proven track record of successfully dealing with competing priorities and deadlines under pressure. You have a strong sense of personal accountability, and are focused on achieving your personal and career goals.
Skills & Qualifications:
KPMG is looking to hire individuals with a wide ranging and diverse skill set, who are enthusiastic to take on a variety of challenges and opportunities, but there are universal strengths that all KPMG people have:
- Strong academic record
- Business focus to understand our clients’ issues
- Strong sense of personal accountability to both our clients and your own personal career goals
- Excellent problem-solving skills to help identify issues and generate answers
- Relationship-building skills to interact with clients, colleagues, and the wider community
- Desire and ability to provide crucial consultation and analysis for all the different clients you will help
- Proficiency in written and spoken French and English, well developed communication skills
- Willingness to work hard with a diverse and dynamic team, positive attitude required and outgoing personality is a plus
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Diverse background and experience in team building and leadership
- Energy, fresh ideas and the drive to make a difference
- A balance of extra-curricular involvement and a sound academic background
The selected candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain and simplify complex audit and reporting matters for diverse audiences. Proficiency in English is required, as the position involves communicating and delivering presentations to clients and stakeholders at KPMG Canada in English‑speaking regions of Canada.
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.
AI Usage
We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.
We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.
