Looking to make a change?

My client is Canada’s first and largest immigration support firm that partners with immigration consultants to help create opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs and job seekers in Canada.

We seek self-starting individuals who pride themselves on being able to understand a project quickly and hit the ground running.

About You

The ideal candidate will hold an Accounting or Finance degree plus a CPA certification in addition to previous experience as a Senior Accountant or a similar role. We are looking for a team player who is intelligent, has integrity and a passion to help immigrants come to Canada and create their own opportunities. A successful applicant will have excellent communication and analytical skills, plus a strong sense of self-motivation and accountability.

What Will You Do

Financial
• Ensure accurate full-cycle bookkeeping (accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank transactions, invoice processing, adjusting journal entries, payment... processing).
• Assist in navigating corporate structures and determine which one suits business objectives.
• Maintenance of all relevant files and supporting documents, including monthly balance sheet, income statement, journal entries, and continuity schedules.
• Ensure accurate, timely preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Prepare and enter monthly general ledger journal entries & accruals.
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses.

Taxation
• Analyze tax issues and advise on tax minimization strategies.
• Complete tax engagements by computing taxes owed, preparing corporate tax returns and other compliance slips and tax returns (T4s/T5s).
• Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address full compliance.
• Calculating and reviewing share capital, and ensuring compliance with government standards
• Develop and apply knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and related legislation
• Work with client and tax team to develop and implement tax planning and tax minimization strategy engagements.
• Prepare basic tax reorganizations including engagement planning, the collection of data, the development of step plans and building direct client relationships
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

What You Bring To This Role
• Must have CA/CPA Designation
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Working knowledge of IFRS/ASPE.
• Knowledge of data management and financial data analysis.
• Experience working with QuickBooks, Caseware, TaxCycle, and Simply Accounting and advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and related legislation.
• Experience in the preparation of domestic tax compliance as well as research and documentation of tax issues
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act
Toronto ON

Salary Criteria