The Opportunity

An unusual opportunity has arisen at a prestigious public accounting firm in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The two resident partners - both originally from Southern Ontario - have developed a thriving practice that provides a wide range of services to the local community and beyond.

Working in such an unusual location isn't for everyone, but those who like it, simply love it!

As the senior manager, you will bring with you a strong background in auditing, including up to date handbook knowledge.

Being responsible for many high profile audits, such as Regional Inuit Associations, Cities, Hamlets, Government Bodies and Not-For-Profit organizations, and the trading entities they own, you will be the consummate professional, be able to plan a workload, manage staff and deliver a high quality product to your clients.

You will be approachable and you'll need a sense of humour, for sure! But the biggest 'soft' skill you'll have is your ability to develop relationships with people who truly welcome you into their community.

One of the great things you'll notice about the clients of this firm, is that, unlike on Bay Street, where clients simply want you out of the way as soon as possible, here clients are genuinely pleased to see you and want your help.

If you have a sense of adventure, like winter sports, enjoy a small rural community and truly want an opportunity to make a difference to the clients you serve, here's your chance!

Just minutes away from the site of the original Hudson's Bay Trading Company post, this is a location rich in history and full of natural beauty. We know, we've been there!

The community has a rich and thriving social network offering anything you could get in the big city, including a squash club, 2 cinemas, several quality hotels, restaurants and bars, a karate club, curling, hockey, good supermarkets and stores, chess club and just about anything else you could think of.

High quality living accommodation (we've been there and checked it out for you) is provided free of charge to the successful candidate, together with time off and paid-for flights home during the year. One of the existing partners responded to an ad like this ten years ago and after 12 months became a partner - so they have a proven track record in doing exactly what we're talking about here.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading small, medium and large sized client audit engagements.
• Working closely with a Partner as a senior team member.
• Planning and organizing workflow for your block of clients.
• Reviewing the work of junior staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Providing ongoing support and mentoring for the professional development of staff.
• Work with other office members in attracting new work to the firm.
• Use your sound knowledge of the CICA handbook for the benefit of the firm and its clients.
• This firm will provide guidance to help you to achieve your goals and ultimately should lead to partnership for the right person.

The ideal candidates:

• Excellent people management & communication skills.
• Highly motivated individual with a desire for growth.
• Excellent client service skills with the ability to understand the clients businesses.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong client relations.
• Deliver quality service and value to clients.
• Emphasizes quality and adds value in their client offerings and services.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead medium sized client audit engagements and interact effectively with clients.
• Effectively manages conflicting demands and priorities.
• Gives others the opportunity to take on new tasks and responsibilities.
• Able to instill enthusiasm in others to achieve desired results.
• Able to provide persuasive and self-assured responses to challenging questions.
  
  We are looking for previous audit experience, preferably from a big four to mid sized firm. If you are a self starter, detail oriented and determined to advance in your career, then this is the place for you.